At a Glance
- Tasks: Chase payments and manage customer accounts in a fun, supportive team.
- Company: Join Merchant Rentals, part of PayPoint Group, a leader in asset finance solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days leave, flexible working, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Flexible hours, ongoing training, and social events await you!
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your career in credit control.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and basic PC knowledge; debt collection experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 26275 - 26275 £ per year.
- Collections Administrator
- 12-month FTC
- £26,275 per annum
- Haydock, Merseyside (WA11)
- Monday - Friday, 36.25 hours per week
- Flexible working – open to remote working 2 days a week
Merchant Rentals, part of the Pay Point Group, specialise in providing tailored asset finance solutions to businesses large and small throughout the UK, helping them to accept card payments through a range of payment terminal technologies and accessories.
We manage an existing customer base of over 30,000 UK customers and require a skilled and efficient Administrator to join us as a Collections Administrator.
About the role
Our 4 strong Credit Control Team are fun, friendly and hard-working and we are looking for a like-minded individual with confident communication skills to develop a fulfilling career in credit control.
You will be responsible for chasing high volume/low value debts of around 3,000 debtors per month.
You must be target driven and have the ability to meet and exceed team targets.
You will pro-actively chase payments from customers, ensuring cash collection is maximised to its full potential.
- The responsibilities
- You will handle customers with tact and diplomacy, demonstrating empathy whilst focusing on debt recovery targets.
- You will work to understand various Hire Agreements as well as industry regulations such as FCA, treating customers fairly, GDPR and the Consumer Credit Act.
- You will need strong PC skills conversant in MS Office Applications.
- You will maintain accurate records and provide reports on arrears, actioning cases to the point of termination and escalation.
- Deal with any Direct Debit failures that occur, chasing outstanding/late payments.
- Demonstrate commercial awareness and business aptitude in making decisions concerning failed Direct Debits on a day to day basis
About you
- Team player with clear focus on customer service, quality and accuracy
- Excellent telephone manner
- Takes ownership of queries, problems and projects and manages to resolution
- Able to manage own workload and work unsupervised if necessary
- Have good experience with Microsoft packages including Excel and Word.
- Understand terms and conditions of various Hire Agreements.
- Understand and adhere to industry standards, e. g. Data Protection Act and Consumer Credit Act.
- Understand the objectives of the company and work towards them through a personal development plan.
Whilst previous experience of Debt Collection would be useful, it is not essential.
This is 12-month fixed term contract role.
Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week, 7.25 hours per day with flexibility around start and finish times from 8.00am until 6.00pm.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 UK bank holidays
- Contributory pension scheme and life assurance (subject to conditions)
- Structured induction and ongoing training and support
- Employee benefits platform discounts
- Free on-site parking (A580 location, close to M6)
- Employee social events and team activities
- Free refreshments provided
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Collections Administrator in Haydock employer: Merchant Rentals Ltd
Merchant Rentals, part of the PayPoint Group, is an excellent employer located in Haydock, Merseyside, offering a supportive work environment that prioritises employee well-being and development. With a focus on work-life balance, flexible working options, and comprehensive training for the Debt Recovery Assistant role, employees can thrive while contributing to a dynamic team dedicated to providing tailored asset finance solutions. The company also provides attractive benefits, including generous annual leave, a contributory pension scheme, and opportunities for social engagement, making it a rewarding place to build a career.
