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 an office based role.
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:
1. Assisting with credit control including contacting customers, reviewing credit limits, maintaining new customer forms, reviewing aged debtor list, liaising with oversees 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, taking responsibility for encouraging customer to pay by BACS.
7. Answering telephone, redirecting calls.
8. Distributing incoming mail and processing outgoing mail.
9. Assisting visitors to the business.
About you:
10. Previous experience in a similar role.
11. Excellent communication skills.
12. Ability to work to tight deadlines in a busy working environment.
13. Proficient in Microsoft packages.
14. Knowledge of SAGE and SAP systems would be beneficial however training will be provided.
15. Relevant qualification desirable but not essential.