Hutcheon Mearns are delighted to be recruiting for a Credit Control Assistant for our renowned family-owned food ingredient manufacturing client. This is a full time, temporary position, will be based from our client's office in Glenbervie in the South of Aberdeen. The role will run for the foreseeable future.

The Opportunity

The Credit Control Assistant will ensure prompt cash collection from customers and minimise bad debt in accordance with company procedures. Duties will include:

• Issue New Account Application Forms to customers and request initial credit check
• Daily processing of cash receipts into the ERP system, including cheques, bank transfers and foreign currency receipts
• Actively chase accounts with the aim of minimising the days sales outstanding
• Ensure sales ledger accounts are reviewed regularly to identify outstanding queries, and process adjustments for bank charges/foreign exchange differences as required
• Deal with credit failed orders as appropriate
• Administer Proof of Deliveries and confirming any damages/short deliveries and raise of necessary credits
• Produce and distribute customer statements at period end
• Produce and distribute Aged Debt reports
• Communicate with Collection Agency re old debts

Background and experience

The successful candidate will have a keen eye for detail, be able to use initiative and have excellent communication skills. Candidates with experience in a similar role are also encouraged to apply.

This role is looking to be filled urgently, candidates who are available at short notice are urged to apply.

Flexibility and benefits

• 37.5 hour working week
• Flexibility around hours
• Excellent working environment

Next steps

If you are interested in taking the next step in your career or feel a change of environment or sector is your next path, this could be the ideal job opportunity for you! To apply please send a full CV. For a confidential discussion or more information, please reach out to Leah McCrea at Hutcheon Mearns on 07743929721. Only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered for this role as no sponsorship is available.