Credit Collector

Pioneering People; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering company in the fuel card sector is looking for a Credit Collector in Manchester. This role involves managing collections, ensuring compliance with credit policies, and engaging with diverse customer profiles. Successful candidates will possess strong negotiation skills, a solid foundation in financial principles, and proficiency in MS Excel.

Benefits

Annual company bonus

Industry leading pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Opportunity to purchase additional holidays

Life assurance

Income protection

Qualifications

• Experience in debt collection from Consumer and B2B.
• Strong PC skills with emphasis on MS Excel.
• Highly organised with self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer contact and secure payments through various methods.
• Handle overdue balances and meet personal targets.
• Resolve customer queries and escalate problematic accounts as necessary.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Education

CICM or AAT

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

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WEX Europe is a leading provider of Fuel cards. We manage a range of flexible fuel cards in several kay markets across Europe and due to ongoing growth, we are looking to recruit a Credit Collector to join our Credit team.

The Credit Collector will report to the Credit Team Leader and have a remit to manage customer contact in accordance with the Credit Policy and Best Practice guidelines. Customer profiles range from Sole Traders to Large Multinational companies, Resellers and Oil Company Employees. In addition, WEX Europe Services has a growing Partnership portfolio in the UK. This role is based in Manchester but the Company operates hybrid working.

What’s on Offer?

• Highly competitive salary of £24,000 - £26,000 (Dependent on experience)
• Annual company bonus
• 37.5 hour week- Monday to Friday- no evenings or weekends
• Hybrid working from our Manchester City Centre office
• Industry leading pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays- with the opportunity to purchase additional holidays
• Life assurance
• Income protection

Key Responsibilities of the Credit Collector:

• Respond to failed Direct Debit / Card collections and Non-DD overdue balances in-line with company procedure, securing payment by alternative methods, including bank transfers and Credit/Debit card payments as soon as possible.
• Deliver improvements in overdue balances and complete call volumes to meet personal objectives.
• Ensure all cash receipts are coded and allocated on a daily basis (for the prior day receipts) ensuring full management of the cash process.
• Daily checks to be carried out in BOA for the unpaid direct debits and incoming receipts and deposits.
• Resolve technical DD issues with customer or bank, and reapply for DD collection, as appropriate.
• Prepare and work from a weekly Debt Ledger ensuring accounts are coded correctly and noted.
• Escalate problematic accounts to Team Lead if approval for next collection action as required.
• Pursue all collections activity (by tele and email) on overdue balances to pre-legal stage in accordance with Credit Best Practice.
• Resolve Credit customer queries and refer queries to other relevant departments when necessary for resolution
• Apply Account blocks to delinquent customer accounts in line with company procedure.
• Submit refund requests in response to credit related queries, as applicable.
• Respond to requests from Risk or Management to contact customers to assist with decisions regarding Credit Limit changes to keep a customer trading within authorised terms. For example:
• Prepare and send general correspondence to customers when required.

Experience you’ll bring:

• Prior experience of successfully collecting debts from Consumer and B2B.
• Strong PC skills, especially MS Excel
• CICM or AAT
• Highly organised and self-motivated
• Strong negotiation and call handling skills
• Strong communication and people skills
• Positive Attitude and enthusiasm towards work
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload

What’s next?

If you have the skills and passion to be our next Credit Collector, we would love to hear from you. APPLY NOW for immediate consideration.