Accounts Assistant

Position: Accounts Assistant (Permanent)
Location: Isle of Arran

Anderson Knight is currently recruiting for an Accounts Receivable Assistant on behalf of a well-established and highly reputable organisation based in Ayrshire. Our client operates internationally and supports customers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, offering innovative solutions within regulated and quality-driven sectors. The salary on offer for this role is between £28-30,000 and is fully office based.

This role will sit within a collaborative finance team and will report directly to the Accounts Receivable Team Leader, providing comprehensive support across sales ledger, credit control and cashbook activities.

Key Responsibilities

* Assisting with all aspects of credit control, including customer contact, credit limit reviews and maintenance of new customer documentation

* Monitoring and reviewing the aged debtor ledger, producing monthly statements and updating customer hold lists

* Liaising with overseas customer service teams to resolve overdue invoices

* Setting up new customer accounts and allocating appropriate credit limits

* Maintaining accurate and up-to-date sales ledger records

* Resolving invoice queries and disputes in a timely and professional manner

* Posting and reconciling cashbook transactions

* Managing weekly cheque deposits and promoting BACS payments to customers

* Supporting general office duties including answering telephone calls and assisting visitors

About You

* Previous experience in an Accounts Receivable or Sales Ledger role

* Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with internal and external stakeholders

* Comfortable working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

* Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

* Experience with Sage and/or SAP would be advantageous, though training will be provided

* A relevant finance or accounting qualification is desirable but not essential

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and forward-thinking organisation offering exposure to international operations within a supportive finance function. For more info, please apply or contact Richard Brown at Anderson Knight