Debt Recovery Assistant

Posted 25 March by Connells Group HQ
Competitive salary
Leighton Buzzard , Bedfordshire
Permanent, full-time

Register and upload your CV to apply with just one click

View all jobs
Posted by Connells Group HQ


Job Description

Our Head Office Debt Recovery Team has an opportunity for an experienced finance administrator to join their busy team. The Debt Recovery Assistant will be responsible for maintaining debtor accounts and ensuring all overdue invoices are chased and paid on a timely basis, in line with company policy.

Your will be responsible for:
  • Chase overdue invoices by telephone, email & letter within agreed timescales
  • Maintain accurate and detailed records of all chasing activity
  • Maintain a positive working relationship with branches.
  • Support other members of the Debt Recovery team if required to ensure all daily Debt Recovery functions are carried out should staff be on holiday/sick leave
  • Answer internal/external queries in an effective and timely manner
  • Monitor the Debt Recovery mailbox daily and investigate and respond to all queries
  • Undertaking any other duties which may be requested by the Line Manager


Your experience & skills will be:
  • Tenacity and enthusiasm
  • Excellent communication skills at all levels
  • Good keyboard skills and competence of Word, Excel and Outlook
  • High standard of numeracy, accuracy with attention to detail
  • A team player with a flexible approach and a willingness to learn
  • Outgoing and confident personality who is able to operate at all levels
  • A self-starter who is pro-active and can set and achieve goals
  • Strong organisational & time management skills
  • Looking for continuous improvement of best practices in order to positively impact business results
  • Ability to recognise potential risks to the Company that should be escalated


About us

Connells Group is one of the largest and most successful estate agency and property services providers in the UK. Founded in 1936 and with a network of nearly 600 branches nationwide, the Group combines residential sales and lettings expertise with a range of consumer and corporate services including new homes, mortgage services, conveyancing, EPC provision, surveying, corporate lettings, asset management, land & planning, LPA receivers and auctions.

Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. Equality Act 2010

CF00325

Reference: 52376624

Please note Reed.co.uk does not communicate with candidates via Whatsapp, and we will never ask you to provide your bank, passport or driving licence details during the application process. To stay safe in your job search and flexible work, we recommend visiting JobsAware, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat labour market abuse. Visit the JobsAware website for information and free expert advice for safer work.

Report this job

Not quite what you are looking for? Try these similar searches