Noble Foods is a family-owned company which began in 1920 and includes successful milling, poultry, agriculture, and consumer foods businesses. Within this, Noble Foods owns several successful brands, including the UK’s biggest free-range egg brand the Happy Egg co., Big & Fresh and Purely Organic.
In a recent survey by Best Companies we were rated as one of the Top 10 companies to work for in the Food and Drink industry.
Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
About the role:
The Accounts Receivable (AR) Assistant will support the day-to-day activities of the AR function, ensuring accurate invoicing, timely cash collection, and ensuring accurate reporting to the banks. This role is essential in maintaining strong financial controls and delivering excellent service to both internal teams and external customers.
The successful candidate will be organised, proactive, and able to work collaboratively within a fast-paced finance environment.
Key Accountabilities of the role – What I do IT
(The below is not exhaustive)
Invoicing/Credit Control
Send out customer invoices accurately and on time in line with company procedures.
Assist with the monitoring of outstanding debt and proactively follow up with customers to support cash collection.
Support the resolution of customer queries, claims and deductions
Allocating customer cash receipts & updating customer accounts
Raising manual credit notes
Other Key Duties
Contribute to the preparation of weekly aged debtor reports by providing accurate account information and updates.
Assist with daily, weekly, and monthly reporting requirements for banking and internal stakeholders.
Help maintain audit-ready documentation and provide support during year-end and banking audits.
Provide cover for other team members
Shared Accountabilities – Making it better together US
Health & Safety responsibilities
Follow the health and safety policies and procedures.
Report any hazards, incidents, or injuries to the team leader or manager.
Use the personal protective equipment and clothing provided.
Cooperate with the team leader or manager on health and safety matters.
Participate in health and safety training and induction.
Social & Environmental responsibilities
Demonstrate awareness of the social and environmental impact of your work and strive to minimise any negative effects.
Follow the company's policies and guidelines on sustainability, ethics, diversity and inclusion, and health and safety.
Support your team members and collaborate with other colleagues to achieve the company's social and environmental goals.
Seek opportunities to learn and improve your skills and knowledge on social and environmental issues relevant to your role.
About You: How I do it ME
Skills, Knowledge & experience
- A good understanding of accounts receivable processes.
- Experience using Microsoft Navision or similar ERP systems is advantageous.
- Strong communication and customer‑service skills.
- Good analytical ability with high attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- AAT qualified or part-qualified is advantageous.
Personal attributes
- Works Together and collaborates with others to complete tasks and solve problems
- Takes Ownership for the quality and timeliness of their work
- Is Courageous and does what they know is right even if its uncomfortable
- Takes Action and does everything in their ability to deliver what has been promised
- Contributes to a trusting team by treating everyone with Respect and showing kindness to all colleagues
- Strives for Excellence and takes every opportunity to learn new skills
Key Stakeholders
Internal:
Group Finance
Commercial Team
Operations Team
External:
Noble Customers
Banks
External Auditors
We believe the most successful teams are formed from a diverse talent pool and we strive to employ a wide variety of individuals in our business, selecting the best qualified person for each role regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristics.
Overtime undertaken is payable at 1.25 of basic rate
Free hot drinks on shift
Service Awards
Enhanced paternity and maternity
Free life insurance
Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme
Access to Perkbox with a variety of discounts including a monthly freebie from Greggs or Café Nero
Discounted eggs and chicken
A Celebration day after 1 years service enjoy an extra day off to celebrate a life event, such as your birthday
Access to DigiCare + - Annual Health Check, Digital GP Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Health Opinion and Mental Health Consultations.
Discounted Gym Memberships
Free Eye Test every two years
Discounted mobile phone contracts
Share in our success with the People Partnership - after 6 months service you will be eligible for a yearly bonus
Additional Allowances for First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders
Wellness programme
Employee Charity Matching Scheme
If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.
