Accounts Assistant

Neogen Corporation; Ayr; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food safety company based in Ayr is seeking an Accounts Receivable Assistant to join their team. This full-time, office-based position involves credit control, maintaining sales ledger accounts, and resolving disputes. Ideal candidates will have prior Accounts Receivable experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines. Knowledge of SAGE and SAP is beneficial, with training provided. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package within a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits linked holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Life insurance

Share purchase scheme

Subsidised private medical cover

Cycle2Work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Previous Accounts Receivable experience in a similar role.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft packages.
• Knowledge of SAGE and SAP systems would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with credit control, contacting customers and maintaining credit limits.
• Set up new customer accounts and allocate credit limits.
• Update sales ledger accounts with correct details.
• Resolve disputed invoices in a timely manner.
• Post cashbook transactions.
• Deposit cheques weekly and encourage customer payments.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft packages

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

Relevant qualification

Tools

SAGE

SAP

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing!

We are currently looking for an Accounts Receivable Assistant to join our team in our award-winning business. This position is a full time, office based role in Auchincruive, Ayr.

• Competitive salary
• Benefits linked holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Share purchase scheme
• Subsidised private medical cover
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Employee assistance programme

At Neogen, we partner with our customers to protect and enhance the world's level of food and animal safety. By offering a diverse suite of solutions for the food, beverage, animal protein and agriculture industries, we empower our customers to safeguard their brands and create better products. We also have the privilege to partner with companies in the companion and performance animal industries, as well as the fields of life sciences and toxicology.

Our team here supports the Indian, European, Middle Eastern and African (iEMEA) territories for Neogen Corporation, a top performing NASDAQ listed business employing over 2,000 people worldwide.

Reporting to the Accounts Receivable Team Leader, the successful candidate will assist with all aspects of Sales Ledger, Credit Control & Cashbook.

What you'll be doing:

• Assisting with credit control including contacting customers, reviewing credit limits, maintaining new customer forms, reviewing aged debtor list, liaising with overseas customer service staff for overdue invoices, producing monthly statements, updating hold lists.
• Setting up new customer accounts and allocate credit limits.
• Updating sales ledger accounts with correct details.
• Resolving disputed invoices in a timely manner.
• Posting cashbook transactions.
• Depositing cheques weekly, taking responsibility for encouraging customer to pay by BACS.
• Answering telephone, redirecting calls.
• Assisting visitors to the business.

About you:

• Previous Accounts Receivable experience in a similar role.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft packages.
• Knowledge of SAGE and SAP systems would be beneficial however training will be provided.
• Relevant qualification desirable but not essential.

A Mission That Matters

Neogen is dedicated to the advancement of human and animal wellbeing through science and technology so we can fuel a brighter future for global food security.

Our culture is comprised of our Purpose and Promise, our Principles and our Values - which guide our everyday decision making. Dreaming big while Inspiring and Innovating, doing the right thing while Acting with Integrity, being solution driven while Delivering On Our Promises, celebrating the talent each person brings while Fostering Optimism and valuing diversity while Cultivating Belonging. It's our actions aligning with these values that provide a consistent, happy and healthy work environment for our employees.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a growing organisation. If this role has caught your attention and you feel it might be a good fit for you then please don't hesitate to apply.

From inside the farm gate to our dinner plates, Neogen protects the world's food supply. Through a variety of animal healthcare products, to food safety solutions for dangerous bacteria, allergens, toxins, drug residues and much more, Neogen is there – and you can be too.