Collections Specialist - (fully remote) - must be based in Kent

Huntress - Maidstone; Maidstone; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Collections Specialist to join their finance team. This fully remote role requires candidates to be based in Kent. The successful applicant will have strong experience in income processing, excellent attention to detail, and proficiency in Oracle. Responsibilities include managing income-related queries, maintaining financial records, and providing financial guidance. This 6-month contract offers a competitive salary ranging from £26,400 to £28,000.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in income processing or financial collections.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and part of a remote team.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for income-related queries.
• Accurately receipt, bank, and allocate income.
• Reconcile accounts and maintain financial records.

Skills

Income processing experience

Excellent customer service

Proficiency in Oracle

Strong IT skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Collections Specialist - (fully remote) Must be based in Kent

Salary: 26,400 - 28,000

6 month contract with a high chance of being extended

We are recruiting for an experienced and highly organised Collections Specialist to join our client's finance team. This role is fully remote, but applicants must be based in Kent to allow for occasional in-person meetings or training. The successful candidate will have a strong background in income processing, excellent attention to detail, and must be proficient in Oracle financial systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be the first point of contact for income-related queries
• Accurately receipt, bank, and allocate income in accordance with financial procedures and deadlines
• Reconcile accounts
• Process and maintain financial records
• Oversee the administration of the Direct Debit process
• Assist in resolving complex income issues and escalate where necessary
• Provide clear and informed financial guidance to internal and external contacts

Key requirements:

• Strong experience in income processing or financial collections
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in Oracle
• High level of accuracy, numeracy, and analytical ability
• Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team
• Confident managing sensitive information and customer enquiries
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Excel and Outlook

Requirements:

• Must be based in Kent

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.