UK Collections & Litigation Associate – Motor Finance

Connect Recruitment Consultants Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Recruitment Consultants Ltd is seeking a Collection & Litigation Associate to join our Finance & Legal Operations team in the UK. The role focuses on managing overdue customer accounts, negotiating repayment plans and supporting litigation, repossession and reporting activities.

You will work under the Head of Collection & Litigation, coordinating with headquarters, Sales, Accounting and external advisers to ensure FCA-compliant processes and data protection.

Qualifications

• Degree or comparable qualification in law, finance, business administration or a related field.
• 1-3 years in collections, arrears management or related financial services roles; automotive sector helpful.
• Fluent English; German and/or Italian would be an advantage.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and document management tools.
• Familiarity with FCA-regulated processes and data protection is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage overdue customer accounts and negotiate repayment arrangements.
• Support default and contract termination processes and coordinate vehicle returns/repossessions.
• Assist with litigation, remarketing, account reconciliation and reporting activities.
• Coordinate with Head of Collection & Litigation and other internal functions.
• Liaise with external legal advisers and compliance teams as required.

Skills

Communication & negotiation

Documentation drafting

Stakeholder coordination

Regulatory awareness

Education

Law degree or related qualification

UK law qualification advantageous

Business/finance administration degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management tools

Job description

Connect Recruitment Consultants Ltd is seeking a Collection & Litigation Associate to join our Finance & Legal Operations team in the UK. The role focuses on managing overdue customer accounts, negotiating repayment plans and supporting litigation, repossession and reporting activities.

You will work under the Head of Collection & Litigation, coordinating with headquarters, Sales, Accounting and external advisers to ensure FCA-compliant processes and data protection.