Search are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team based in Dundee.
Full time hours
Monday to Friday
Fully office-based
£14.40 per hour
The Role
This role will support the finance function with a focus on accounts receivable, credit control, cash collection, and customer account management. You will play a key role in ensuring customer accounts are maintained accurately, payments are received on time, and effective credit management processes are followed.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure the accuracy of invoices and supporting documentation.
Raise manual invoices and credit notes as required.
Monitor aged debt reports and overdue customer balances.
Proactively follow up outstanding payments with customers.
Escalate high-risk or significantly overdue accounts where necessary.
Support the management of payment plans, disputed invoices, and debt recovery activities.
Conduct credit checks for new and existing customers.
Review customer payment terms and maintain credit limit records.
Assist internal teams with account queries and documentation requirements.
Maintain accurate customer account records and master data.
Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
Ensure incoming payments are allocated correctly.
Prepare accounts receivable and aged debt reports.
Analyse outstanding debt trends and recommend actions to improve collections.
Support month-end processes and annual audit requirements.
Assist with financial reporting and general finance administration duties.
About You
To be considered for this role, you should have:
Previous experience within a finance, accounts receivable, or credit control environment.
A good understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience using ERP or accounting systems (SAP experience would be advantageous).
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
A good standard of written and spoken English.
A finance, accounting, or business-related qualification would be beneficial but is not essential.
Personal Attributes
We are looking for someone who is:
Proactive and able to work on their own initiative.
Highly organised with strong time management skills.
Detail-oriented and accurate in their work.
Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
Analytical with the ability to identify trends and solutions.
Resilient and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Professional and confident when dealing with internal and external stakeholders.
Additional Information
Location: Dundee
Working Pattern: Fully office-based
Contract: Temporary, ongoing with no fixed end date
Start Date: ASAPIf you're an experienced finance professional looking for a flexible part-time opportunity with an immediate start, we'd love to hear from you.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age
