Collections Advisor
Bookkeeping, Commercial
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Type: | Permanent |
Hours: | Full Time |
Reference: | 31626 |
Full Description
Our client is seeking a Collections Advisor to manage customer communications related to outstanding debts, assisting with payment arrangements and offering guidance on payment options. This full-time role involves updating customer information, assessing disconnection needs as a last resort, and providing support for vulnerable customers. Additionally, the Collections Advisor will be responsible for financial reporting tasks, including meter readings, daily takings, and generating statistics on customer visits and disconnections. Effective management of relationships with external partners and other key stakeholders, as well as compliance with health and safety standards, is essential to the role. Click here to read more
Job Duties:
Communicate with customers via various channels to address outstanding debts and negotiate payment plans
Implement and enforce payment plans to achieve debt resolution
Provide advice and guidance on payment methods and options
Prepare template letters for customers in arrears
Maintain up-to-date customer records in the computer system daily
Assess and make decisions regarding gas disconnections when necessary
Conduct property visits for gas disconnection, as required
Offer support to vulnerable customers during the debt resolution process
Record meter readings accurately and enter them into the billing system
Maintain and set up coin-metered gas installations
Compile daily financial reports and customer contact summaries
Produce weekly and monthly statistics on customer visits, disconnections, and reconnections
Identify areas for performance and productivity improvement within debt collection
Support the management of the Debt and Enforcement Plan process
Build effective working relationships with meter readers, departments, and external entities, including courts and regulatory bodies
Maintain key relationships with external entities across multiple jurisdictions, such as The Office of Fair Trading and estate agents
Contribute to performance reviews and ensure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met
Prioritise health and safety by reporting risks and near-misses promptly
Undertake additional duties as required by senior management, including back-office administrative support
Job Requirements:
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Experience in managing and enforcing payment plans
Strong organisational skills with an ability to manage priorities
Capability to assess situations regarding gas disconnections
Commitment to supporting vulnerable customers throughout the debt collection process
Proficiency in recording accurate meter readings and general data entry
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with various stakeholders
Compliance with health and safety standards
Possession of a full clean manual driving licence
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Flexibility and willingness to undertake additional duties as needed
What Youll Love:
Our client values dedication to high-quality customer service and offers an environment supportive of professional growth. The company is committed to promoting a healthy workplace with robust health and safety standards, ensuring employees feel valued in their contributions.
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