Collection Specialist - Spanish and Portuguese Speaking

Harper Finance; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Collections Specialist fluent in Spanish and Portuguese. This dynamic role involves assessing credit risk, managing customer accounts, and ensuring timely cash collections. You will thrive in a supportive and diverse company culture, with opportunities for hybrid working and a casual dress code. Join a forward-thinking team where your analytical and communication skills will make a real impact, and enjoy perks like working abroad for four weeks a year and discounts on company brands. Don't miss this chance to advance your career in a vibrant environment!

Benefits

Supportive and diverse company culture

Hybrid working

Casual dress code

4 weeks per year to work abroad

Discount on company brands

Qualifications

• Fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English, with strong analytical skills.
• Experience in Credit Control or Accounts Receivable is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage credit risk and maintain accurate customer accounts.
• Ensure timely cash collection and prepare reports for management.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish

Fluency in Portuguese

Fluency in English

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Collection Specialist - Spanish and Portuguese Speaking

• Ref: 3176
• Permanent
• Nottingham

Collections Specialist – Spanish and Portuguese Speaking
£25,000
Nottingham (hybrid – 2 days in office, 3 from home)
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am – 4 pm
Contract: Permanent

We are looking for a detail-oriented Credit & Collections Specialist with strong analytical and communication skills. You need to be fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English.

What will the role involve?

• Assess and manage credit risk for specific remit accounts.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer accounts.
• Ensure efficient order release to maximise sales while adhering to company credit policies.
• Collect and analyse financial data to determine credit limits for new and existing customers.
• Handle customer database management, including setting up new accounts and updating existing information.
• Ensuring the correct allocation of cash, invoices, credit notes and journals to maintain a reconciled accounts receivable.
• Maintain regular communication with customers and internal teams to resolve queries.
• Ensure timely cash collection and reconciliation of accounts receivable balances.
• Prepare reports on accounts receivable conditions for senior management review.

Who are we looking for?

• Previous Credit Control, Accounts Receivable or Collections experience is a plus, but not essential.
• Fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English (both written and spoken).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

What’s in it for you?

• Supportive and diverse company culture.
• Hybrid working – 2 days per week in the Nottingham office.
• Casual dress code.
• 4 weeks per year to work abroad.
• Discount on company brands.

Apply NOW to avoid disappointment! Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to contact all candidates. If you have not heard from a Consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.