Accounts Assistant

February 8, 2026
£28000 - £28000
Urgent

Job Description

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.

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