Location: South Manchester
Office Based | Monday – Friday
Excellent Salary + Bonus + Benefits
Join a growing specialist lender in a brand-new role!
We're delighted to be partnering with a fast-growing specialist business lender to recruit a Collections Advisor as part of their continued expansion. This is a newly created position, offering the opportunity to join a successful, ambitious business at an exciting stage of its growth.
The business provides fast, straightforward working capital solutions to SMEs across the UK, helping businesses access funding quickly with a simple, transparent and customer-focused approach. Built around speed, relationships and outstanding service, they've established an excellent reputation for supporting businesses across a wide range of sectors.
With a genuinely friendly, collaborative team and a positive office environment, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within a successful and growing financial services business.
The Role
You'll manage a portfolio of customers, working proactively with businesses to achieve positive outcomes when accounts fall into arrears. Taking a professional, empathetic and commercial approach, you'll balance excellent customer service with effective collections activity.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing inbound and outbound collections activity
- Contacting customers to discuss overdue accounts and agree suitable repayment arrangements
- Building positive relationships while maintaining regulatory and company standards
- Negotiating realistic payment solutions
- Accurately updating customer records and documenting all activity
- Working closely with colleagues across the wider business to achieve the best customer outcomes
- Identifying accounts requiring escalation where appropriate
About You
We're keen to speak with candidates who have:
- Previous B2B or consumer collections experience
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- A calm, professional and empathetic approach
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- The ability to manage multiple accounts and prioritise effectively
- A positive attitude and desire to be part of a collaborative team
What's on Offer?
- Newly created role due to continued business growth and success
- Competitive basic salary
- Excellent bonus potential
- Friendly, supportive and collaborative culture
- Modern office environment with a great team atmosphere
- Genuine opportunities for career progression as the business continues to expand
- Office-based Monday to Friday - no weekend working
- Fantastic South Manchester location with excellent access via tram, train, bus and motorway links, plus convenient parking nearby
If you're an experienced collections professional looking to join a successful, growing lender where your contribution will be recognised and rewarded, we'd love to hear from you.