Debt Recovery Advisors

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
Lancashire
Salary
17000.00 - 19000.00 GBP Annual
Posted
09 Feb 2018
Closes
06 Mar 2018
Sectors
Accountancy
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
We are looking for enthusiastic Debt Recovery Advisors to work in a modern busy call centre environment for our client who is an accredited and fully authorised UK based Debt Recovery Litigation law firm based in the heart of vibrant Manchester. Roles are permanent and full-time (37.5 hours / week) on a rota system of shifts between the hours of 8.30am - 6pm, Mon - Fri.

If successful a full CRB and Credit check will be undertaken therefore you must have a clear history with no IVA's or CCJ's or criminal convictions.

The Role

The purpose of this role is to maximise the collection of overdue debt with commercial clients and provide a professional and informative primary point of contact for all customers whilst maintaining the highest level of customer service within a busy call centre environment.

The role will involve a mixture of inbound and outbound calls during the course of the working day, dealing with commercial clients and customers.

There will also be the opportunity to do some up-selling of our services with some commercial clients at appropriate stages through the strategy.

The successful candidate will have experience within a telephone based collections role and have a positive telephone manner and assertive negotiation skills whilst being a good communicator. Previous knowledge of a consumer or financial market would be advantageous. You must be confident dealing with clients and have good communication skills and be able to demonstrate a high level of customer service. A team player you will be looking to join a well-respected organisation in which you will find a supportive working environment and excellent routes for career progression.

Main Duties:
To process inbound and outbound calls, contacting customers with overdue accounts to negotiate prompt payment within defined timescales.
To record all customer contact accurately on the collections system.
Treat all customers fairly, professionally and at within legislation and codes of practice.
Deal with general account enquiries and take routine payments from customers.
Update account information (address / contact details, bank details and payment method).
Liaise with other departments on behalf of customers to resolve problems.
Record customer complaints and relevant information accurately in accordance with complaints procedure.
Transfer calls to other departments as required.
Follow established collections processes and procedures.
Work effectively as part of a team.
Maintain department standards at all times.

Previous experience in a similar call centre type role would be advantageous particularly having worked in the Collections, Loans, Debt Recovery or Finance sectors.

The candidate need to be a good communicator with excellent client care skills and a professional and empathetic approach and be numerate.

The Benefits

A competitive basic salary plus a benefits package including 25 days holiday per year, contributory pension, critical illness cover, health cash plan, death in service benefit, season ticket loan and childcare vouchers.

All applications will be reviewed within 2 working days and shortlisted candidates contacted within that time frame

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