Senior Finance Assistant

Cherry Professional
📍 Thurmaston, Leicestershire, United Kingdom 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 03, 2026

Job Description

Cherry Professional is working with a well-established, service-based business to recruit a Senior Finance Assistant into a growing finance function. This is a hands-on role supporting the Financial Controller with the day-to-day running of the accounts, with real scope to get involved in month-end and process improvement for a group of small businesses
 
Location: Leicester LE4 (On-site, no hybrid)
Type: Permanent, full-time
Salary: In the region of £32000 (depending on experience)
The role (key duties)

Day-to-day bookkeeping using Xero
Managing debtors and creditors
Bank and balance sheet reconciliations
Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts
Processing payroll in line with HMRC requirements (PAYE/NIC/pensions auto-enrolment)
Preparing and submitting VAT returns
Maintaining accurate records and supporting year-end
Liaising with external accountants and internal stakeholdersWhat we’re looking for

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Job Details

  • Location Thurmaston, Leicestershire
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date June 03, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 13, 2026