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.

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 oversees customer service staff for overdue invoices, producing monthly statements, updating hold lists.
• Setting up new customer accounts and allocating 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.
• Distributing incoming mail and processing outgoing mail.
• Assisting visitors to the business.

About you:

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a busy working environment.
• 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 good fit for you then please don't hesitate to apply.

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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.