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Collections Agent

Collections Agent

Posted 3 April by Candidate Source Ltd
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We are looking for ambitious and motivated Collections Agents to join an energetic team within a motor finance firm. You will be supporting credit control activities regarding customer financial products. Hands on training will be provided for the first 3 weeks at the head office in Slough between 9am and 5pm, before moving to hybrid work from Reading on the agreed shift patterns.

This is a 4-6 month contract role where you will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working shifts across Monday-Friday, between the hours of 08:00-18:00. You will be working from the client’s office in Reading 3 days a week and 2 days from home after training.

The role is a collections role, and you will have realistic key performance indicators to meet on your work.

What you’ll be doing as a Collections Agent:
  • Taking responsibility for outbound and inbound calls
  • Negotiating payments and arrangements on inbound and outbound telephone contacts by using the Collections system
  • Providing a high level of customer service, offering them all relevant information to allow them to understand any options available to them
  • Undertake all credit control activities in accordance with the required regulations; ensure Consumer Duty, Companies Policies and Guidelines laid down by FCA
  • Reviewing SLA adherence and performance reports (in conjunction with the Manager)
  • Adhering to regulatory processes, policies and procedures
  • Treating customers with respect adhering to principles of Consumer Duty ensuring a fair outcome is achieved in every instance
  • Supporting in other areas where required


What we’re looking for in a Collections Agent:
  • Previous collections, credit control, debt recovery experience
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and listening skills
  • Confident processing information with accuracy
  • Proactive and motivated to take ownership of individual arrears cases to completion
  • Confidence working in a target driven environment

In return, you will receive £140 per day via umbrella.

Are you enthusiastic about negotiating? Are you passionate about customer relations? If you’ve answered yes to both then please apply! We look forward to meeting you! To apply for this role as a Collections Agent, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV.

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