Debt Recovery Officer
Salary
£16.25-£16.50 per hour, inc benefits
Location
Bexleyheath, Kent, United Kingdom
Job type
Temporary, Full time
Sector
Accountancy & finance
Job ref
X3-1352609
Job posted
Posted 6 hours ago
Debt Recovery Officer
Location: Bexleyheath, Kent (Hybrid Working)
Pay Rate: £16.25 - £16.50 per hour
Contract: Initial 6-month assignment with potential extension
Start Date: Immediate Start Available
REED is recruiting on behalf of a well-established Local Authority for an experienced Debt Recovery Officer to support the recovery of Adult Social Care debt.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised individual with debt recovery experience to join a busy team and make an immediate impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing and recovering outstanding Adult Social Care debts.
- Contacting customers by telephone, email and letter to secure payment arrangements.
- Monitoring aged debt and taking appropriate recovery action.
- Maintaining accurate records and updating relevant systems.
- Liaising with internal departments and external parties regarding outstanding accounts.
- Ensuring all recovery processes comply with relevant legislation and local authority procedures.
Requirements
- Previous experience in a debt recovery, income recovery or collection's role.
- Experience within a Local Authority or Adult Social Care environment would be highly desirable.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage a busy caseload and work to deadlines.
- Good IT and administrative skills.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive hourly rate of £16.25 - £16.50 per hour.
- Hybrid working arrangement.
- Initial 6-month contract with potential for extension.
- Immediate start available.
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a Local Authority environment.
If you have relevant debt recovery experience and are available to start at short notice, we would love to hear from you.