Collections Specialist (Professional Services)

Vanrath; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanrath is seeking several Collections Coordinators to join a Belfast-based finance team on 12-month contracts. You will manage collections, follow up on outstanding balances and collaborate with Partners and in-market finance teams to reduce aged receivables.

You'll use Excel and standard Microsoft tools to produce collections reporting and support billing and receivables processes. The role requires strong communication with senior stakeholders, high organisation, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Previous collections/Accounts Receivable/finance support experience.
• Strong working knowledge of billing and receivables processes.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Proven ability to follow up on outstanding debt and reduce aged receivables.
• Confidence communicating with senior stakeholders and handling sensitive payment conversations.
• High organisation and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage collections activity and follow-ups on outstanding balances to drive timely payment.
• Build and maintain relationships with Partners and in-market finance stakeholders for resolution.
• Help reduce aged receivables and minimise risk through consistent follow-up.
• Support reporting and systems side using Excel and standard Microsoft tools to produce collections information.
• Work flexibly to meet regional demands, including occasional shifted scheduling.

Skills

collections experience

accounts receivable

finance support

billing knowledge

communication with stakeholders

Excel skills

independent working

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Reporting systems

Job description

Be part of a finance team that keeps the cashflow moving and strengthens relationships. Our client, based in Belfast City Centre, are looking for several Collections Coordinators to join on initial 12 month contracts. If you've got the confidence to manage outstanding debt professionally and work closely with senior stakeholders, this is your next step.

Salary/ Benefits

• 12 month contract opportunities
• Based in Belfast
• Chance to work within a finance function with a strong stakeholder focus
• Opportunity to build experience in collections, reporting and systems

About your next employer

This organisation operates within a professional services environment, with the role sitting firmly inside the finance function. You'll collaborate with Partners and in-market finance teams, helping to reduce aged receivables and support the wider business across different regions. The collections element is central to the role, with a clear blend of day-to-day follow-up, reporting and system-based working.

About you

To be successful, you'll bring:

• Previous collections / accounts receivable / finance support experience
• A strong working knowledge of billing and receivables processes
• A solid understanding of basic accounting principles
• Proven ability to follow up on outstanding debt, working to reduce aged receivables and mitigate risk
• Confidence communicating with senior stakeholders and handling sensitive payment conversations with tact and diplomacy
• High organisation and strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Comfort working independently while also collaborating across teams

What you'll do

• Manage collections activity and carry out follow-ups on outstanding balances to drive timely payment
• Build and maintain relationships with Partners and in-market finance stakeholders to support resolution
• Help reduce aged receivables and minimise risk through consistent, well-managed account follow-up
• Support the reporting and systems side of the role, using Excel and standard Microsoft tools to produce and interpret collections-related information
• Work flexibly as needed to meet regional demands, including occasional shifted scheduling

Nice to have skills

• Experience working in legal or similar professional services
• Prior exposure to collections reporting and interpreting performance trends using Excel

Other requirements

• Flexibility to work across different regions and adjust to shifted schedules at times