Search are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team based in Dundee.

• 20 hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• Fully office-based
• £14 - £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
• Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Working Pattern: Fully office-based
• Contract: Temporary, ongoing with no fixed end date
• Start Date: ASAP

If you're an experienced finance professional looking for a flexible part-time opportunity with an immediate start, we'd love to hear from you.