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Finance Administrator (Accounts Receivable)

Cherry Professional - Relationship Led Recruitment
Leicester Full-time GBP 26,000 – 30,000
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We’re recruiting for a Finance Administrator / Accounts Receivable position with a well-established, growing business based in Leicester (LE8).
This is a varied, hands-on role, ideal for someone with strong admin skills and experience across sales invoicing/sales ledger plus some credit control.
The Role (approx. 75% finance admin / 25% credit control)
Finance Administration

  • Raise and process sales invoices and credit notes

  • Support new customer account set-up

  • Maintain accurate customer account records

  • Handle and resolve invoice queries/disputes promptly and professionally

Credit Control Support
  • Chasing outstanding payments by phone/email

  • Monitor credit limits and payment terms; escalate risk where needed

  • Build effective customer relationships to encourage timely payment

What we’re looking for
Essential
  • Previous experience in finance administration and/or credit control (sales ledger ideal)

  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

  • Confident communicator with good stakeholder management

  • Comfortable using Excel and finance/accounting systems

  • Organised, proactive, able to work independently

Desirable
  • Experience in a fast-paced environment

Package
  • Competitive salary (guide: c. £30,000, depending on experience)

  • 22 days holiday + bank holidays

  • Pension + cash plan healthcare

  • Christmas shutdown

  • Employee discount, free parking, social events, cycle to work

  • Extra day off for birthday

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