Accounts Assistant

Neogen; Ayr; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food safety company in Ayr seeks a full-time Accounts Receivable Assistant to assist with credit control, maintain sales ledger accounts, and handle cashbook transactions. Ideal candidates should have previous experience in similar roles, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft applications. Knowledge of SAGE and SAP is beneficial. This role offers a supportive and mission-driven work environment focused on food and animal safety.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits 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 accounts role is essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities are required.
• Ability to manage tasks within tight deadlines is a must.

Responsibilities

• Assist with credit control and maintain customer accounts.
• Post transactions in the cashbook and manage cheque deposits.
• Handle customer queries and assist with maintaining records.

Skills

Accounts Receivable experience

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work to tight deadlines

Proficient in Microsoft packages

Education

Relevant qualification

Tools

SAGE

SAP

Job description

Accounts Assistant page is loaded## Accounts Assistantlocations: Ayr- Auchincruive Housetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: January 21, 2026 (11 days left to apply)job requisition id: REQ-10293It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing!We are currently looking for an **Accounts Receivable Assistant** to join our team in our award-winning business**.** This position is a full time, office based role in **Auchincruive, Ayr**.*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 allocate 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.* Assisting visitors to the business.About you:* Previous Accounts Receivable experience in a similar role.* Excellent communication skills.* Ability to work to tight deadlines.* 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.#LIOnsiteCome Be Part Of A Mission that Matters!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.