Billing Associate

Job Description About Aberdeen Aberdeen plc is one of Europe’s largest investment companies, and we are built on a long-standing culture of caring about the future and making a positive impact. Together we invest for a better future. We do it to make a difference to the lives of our clients and customers, our employees, society, and our shareholders. Our business is structured around three distinct areas focused on our clients' changing needs:
Aberdeen Investments, Aberdeen Adviser, and interactive investor. As a Billing Associate, you will help bring “Invest in your tomorrow” to life through accurate, transparent financial operations that support confident decisions for our clients and our business. About the Department Finance Operations is a core part of Aberdeen’s Finance function, delivering end-to-end services across Record to Report, Billing, Banking, Accounts Payable and Supplier Relationship Management.

Within Group Financial Control, the team provides timely, accurate and well-controlled financial outputs, working with colleagues in Edinburgh and an outsourced partner in Chennai. Billing protects revenue integrity, supports Accounts Receivable control and strengthens regulatory confidence, helping enable our clients to be better investors. About the Role This Billing Associate role is an opportunity to take ownership of complex client invoicing, rebate processing and billing controls in Edinburgh.

You will apply technical billing expertise and sound judgement across fee structures including management fees, recharges, investment management agreements, assets under management and performance-related fees. The role is hands-on and improvement-focused, giving you scope to resolve issues, strengthen controls and support transformation across Billing Operations. It suits someone who works independently, manages complexity with accuracy and communicates clearly with finance and non-finance stakeholders.

You will build specialist capability in a purpose-led, forward-thinking business where you can invest in your tomorrow.

Key Responsibilities Deliver accurate, timely and compliant client invoicing in line with contractual fee agreements, billing schedules and financial controls. Calculate and validate complex fee structures, including management fees, recharges, performance-related fees and fees from investment management agreements. Calculate, process and account for rebates, ensuring appropriate accounting entries, correct financial treatment and clear audit evidence. Maintain ownership of Accounts Receivable balances, supporting completeness, accuracy, data integrity and Balance Sheet substantiation.

Investigate and resolve billing queries and discrepancies, providing clear guidance to internal and external stakeholders. Lead process improvements that enhance efficiency, standardisation, control effectiveness and stakeholder experience. About the Candidate Essential requirements Relevant experience within Billing in a complex environment. Strong understanding of fee structures, including management fees, recharges, investment management agreements, assets under management and performance-related fees. Experience using Oracle ERP systems.

High attention to detail, with strong analytical and problem-solving capability. Ability to operate independently, manage complex workloads and maintain accuracy under changing priorities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with finance and non-finance stakeholders. Preferred and desirable experience Preferred: proven experience calculating and accounting for rebates, including associated accounting entries. Preferred: experience with Revenue Management systems.

Desirable: experience…