Assistant Debt Recovery Manager

Leaders Romans Group; Worthing; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national property company in Worthing seeks an Assistant Debt Recovery Manager to support the finance team in managing rent arrears and debt recovery functions. Ideal candidates possess credit control experience, knowledge of legal frameworks, and strong communication skills. This role offers opportunities for career growth and development in a collaborative environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Market leading training

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a credit control or debt recovery role, ideally in property.
• Strong understanding of landlord-tenant law and legal processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the Group Debt Recovery Manager in managing credit control.
• Oversee efforts to ensure effective rent collection and debt resolution.
• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders on arrears cases.

Skills

Credit control expertise

Debt recovery experience

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant qualification in credit control or law

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Debt Recovery Manager

Location: Becket House, Worthing

Brand: LRG

Salary: Competitive Salary Package

About Us:

LRG are an award-winning national property company, who are going through exciting periods of growth and offer tailored training and development programmes at all levels. With over 300 branches across England and Wales we have a reputation for perfection and delivering an outstanding customer experience. Investment in people is built into our culture, and there are opportunities for driven individuals to achieve their career aspirations within the company.

Job Summary and key responsibilities

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Debt RecoveryManager to join our dynamic finance team. This role will support the Group Credit Control Manager in managing and overseeing the Rent Arrears, and Debt Recovery functions. The ideal candidate will bring experience from the property sector, possess strong credit control and debt recovery expertise , and have a sound understanding of relevant legal frameworks and landlord-tenant regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Group Debt Recovery Manager in the day-to-day management of the credit control function.
• Oversee and coordinate efforts across the Rent Arrears and Debt Recovery team to ensure effective rent collection and debt resolution.
• Monitor and maintain call assurance quality, ensuring standards are met across inbound and outbound communication channels.
• Collaborate with and provide performance oversight and guidance to the offshore credit control team, ensuring alignment with internal standards and KPIs.
• Analyse arrears reports, identify trends, and contribute to the development of strategic recovery initiatives
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of effective debt recovery strategies.
• Liaise with internal teams, legal advisors, and external stakeholders to manage complex arrears cases and legal proceedings.
• Assist in preparing regular reports and performance metrics for senior management.
• Support the team with training, development, and best practices in credit control and customer service.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of property legislation and credit control procedures relevant to residential and commercial properties.
• Assist in the development, execution, and tracking of ad hoc projects, including process improvements and compliance audits.
• Attend offsite meetings with internal and external stakeholders as and when required.

What are we looking for:

• Proven experience in a credit control or debt recovery role, ideally within the property or real estate sector .
• Strong understanding of landlord-tenant law, lease agreements, and legal processes related to debt recovery.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a professional and assertive approach.
• Customer service delivery experience
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Desirable:

• Experience in assisting legal proceedings such as court claims, evictions, or enforcement actions.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation such as the Landlord and Tenant Act , Housing Act, and other property-related legal frameworks.
• A relevant qualification in credit control, law, finance, or property management.

What we can offer you:

• Proven track record for career growth and advancement within the company
• Market leading training and ongoing professional development
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary Package
• Quarterly and yearly awards
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Generous Holiday allowance, increasing by 1 day per year based on service with the option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday per year

LRG are an equal opportunities employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated individual to our team who shares our commitment to excellence in the Real Estate Industry.

LRG does not engage the services of Recruitment agencies for the purpose of hiring. All job openings are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment team. We do not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate referral from Recruitment agencies, and any such submissions will not be considered.