Bio-Techne is a leading supplier of life science products to the research industry. The company is growing at a fast pace both organically and through acquisitions. The European headquarters is based in Abingdon, UK with a manufacturing facility in Bristol and subsidiaries in Ireland, France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Poland, Hungary and Czech Republic. Bio-Techne is committed to product quality, customer satisfaction, continued improvement, minimising environmental impacts and conserving natural resources. Environmental and quality management is an integral core value and vital part of the Bio-Techne culture.

Position Summary:

The Accounts Receivable Assistant is responsible for all aspects of the Accounts Receivable function. The candidate will be responsible for making decisions with the guidance of the Accounts Manager/Supervisor. The ideal candidate will be hard working and enthusiastic with the ability to meet strict deadlines.

Essential Functions

• Create new customer accounts in D365.

• Assisting with online orders/ maintain customer records on our Web.

• Complete New Vendor Form Requests

• Taking credit card payments over the phone

• Posting cash receipts, clearing open cash and chasing copies of remittances

• Preparing Bank Journals

• Issuing Proforma Invoices

• Assisting with online orders/ maintain customer records on our Web.

• Open / complete cases/tasks in Salesforce

• Upload invoices onto customer e-comm platforms and maintenance of rejected invoices.

• Assist with credit control for an assigned country/region including chasing aged invoices, reporting monthly feedback about assigned customers, assisting Supervisor to manage the financial risk.

• Communicating with Customers in various forms i.e. emails/phone/Teams and taking necessary steps to solve the enquiries (i.e. refunds, credit note requests)

• Assist with the ideas and implementation of new processes.

• Assist with relevant internal and external audits.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Fluent written and spoken English is essential, second language desirable.

• GSCE or equivalent education passes in English and Maths

• Demonstrable experience of working in a similar role

• Excellent IT skills, including experience of working with Microsoft Excel to intermediate level. Knowledge of Microsoft D365 would be beneficial.

Personal Qualities:

• Excellent attention to detail, time management, organisational skills, administration, verbal and written skills in English.

• A desire to problem solve.

• Excellent people skills with the ability to communicate at all levels, with all stakeholders.

• Enjoy working autonomously and as part of a team to deliver results, learn and share knowledge.

• Ability to remain calm under pressure.

• Feel comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to build strong relationships with all stakeholders. Flexible attitude to cover work as required.

EPIC Attributes:

Empowerment

• Feel empowered to challenge current processes and suggest improvements

Passion

• Excellent attention to detail, time management and process management

Innovation

• Excellent problem solving and interpersonal skills

• Contribute to the success of the team and by challenging and offer suggestions/ideas and feedback

Collaboration

• Work closely with all departments within EMEA to ensure superior customer support

Bio-Techne is committed to product quality, customer satisfaction, continued improvement, minimising environmental impacts and conserving natural resources. Environmental and quality management is an integral core value and vital part of the Bio-Techne culture.