Accounts Assistant

Neogen Corporation; Ayr; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Accounts Assistant in Ayr, where your skills will contribute to safeguarding food and animal safety worldwide. This full-time, office-based role involves supporting the Sales Ledger and Credit Control, ensuring smooth financial operations. With a commitment to innovation and integrity, you'll be part of a team dedicated to advancing global food security. Enjoy competitive benefits, including a contributory pension scheme and life insurance, while working in a supportive environment that values diversity and collaboration. If you're ready to make a difference, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Linked Holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Share Purchase Scheme

Subsidised Private Medical Cover

Cycle2Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with credit control and maintain customer accounts.
• Update sales ledger and resolve disputed invoices promptly.
• Post cashbook transactions and manage cheque deposits.

Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Credit Control

Microsoft Office

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 Assistant to join our team in our award-winning business in Auchincruive, Ayr. This position is a full-time, office-based role.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• 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 food and animal safety. We offer solutions for the food, beverage, animal protein, and agriculture industries, empowering our customers to safeguard their brands and create better products. We also collaborate with companies in the companion and performance animal industries, as well as in life sciences and toxicology.

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

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

What you'll be doing:

1. 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.
2. Setting up new customer accounts and allocating credit limits.
3. Updating sales ledger accounts with correct details.
4. Resolving disputed invoices in a timely manner.
5. Posting cashbook transactions.
6. Depositing cheques weekly and encouraging customers to pay via BACS.
7. Answering telephone calls and redirecting as needed.
8. Assisting visitors to the business.

About you:

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

A Mission That Matters

Neogen is dedicated to advancing human and animal wellbeing through science and technology, aiming for a brighter future for global food security.

Our culture is guided by our Purpose, Promise, Principles, and Values—driving our decision-making and fostering a positive work environment. We value diversity, innovation, integrity, and a solutions-oriented approach.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organization. If you believe this role is a good fit for you, please apply.

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Come be part of a mission that matters! From farm to table, Neogen protects the world's food supply through animal healthcare and food safety solutions, and you can be part of this mission too.