This is a varied finance position with a particular focus on accounts receivable and sales ledger. You'll be responsible for maintaining accurate customer accounts, resolving invoice and account queries, processing financial information and supporting the wider credit control function.
The role would suit someone with previous finance, accounts receivable, sales ledger or credit control experience who enjoys working in a busy environment and is confident communicating with both customers and internal teams.
The Role
As Finance Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
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Monitoring shared finance mailboxes and responding to customer enquiries.
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Providing customers with invoices, credit notes, proof of delivery documentation and proforma invoices.
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Logging, investigating and tracking customer queries through to resolution.
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Liaising with customers and internal departments to resolve invoice and account discrepancies.
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Managing customer invoice portal submissions, ensuring invoices and supporting documentation are uploaded accurately and on time.
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Maintaining accurate customer account records and contact information.
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Processing period-end invoices and credit notes.
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Setting up and maintaining new customer accounts.
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Supporting Credit Controllers with debt collection, customer follow-up and account management.
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Processing and allocating customer payments accurately.
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Reconciling customer accounts and investigating discrepancies.
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Supporting the resolution of outstanding account issues.
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Maintaining accurate financial records and providing general support to the wider finance team.
About You
We're looking for someone who is organised, accurate and confident working within a busy finance environment.
You'll ideally have:
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Previous experience within a Finance Assistant, Accounts Receivable, Sales Ledger, Credit Control or similar finance position.
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Experience dealing with customer account and invoice queries.
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Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail.
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The ability to work accurately to deadlines and manage competing priorities.
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Confident communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with customers and colleagues across the business.
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Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
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Experience using SAP or another ERP/finance system would be advantageous but isn't essential.
What's on Offer?
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£30,000 – £32,000 per annum.
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Permanent, full-time position.
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Monday to Friday working pattern.
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Employee benefits and discount platform.
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Confidential wellbeing support.
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Cycle to Work Scheme.
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Funded learning and career development opportunities.
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Company Life Assurance.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established finance team within a large organisation offering long-term career development and a supportive working environment.
If you're an experienced Finance Assistant, Accounts Receivable Assistant, Sales Ledger professional or Credit Control professional looking for your next opportunity in the Dunfermline area, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Apply today for further information
Salary description
£30000.00 - £32000.00 per year