Collections Advisor
Department: YUR Debt Enforcement & Mgt
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Leicester
Reporting To: Collections Manager
Compensation: GBP 24,570 - GBP 26,000 / year
Description
Reports to: Collections Manager
Location: Leicester LE3 5BZ
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours a week and Part Time Considered.
Salary: GBP 24,570 - GBP 26,000 per annum, dependant on experience. Bonus: Opportunity to earn GBP 1250 every 3 months.
We're one of the UK's most successful energy providers, helping thousands of commercial businesses thrive. We've achieved incredible things so far, but we're only just getting started-and we want you to be part of our exciting journey.
Due to our rapid growth, we're now looking for dynamic, talented individuals to join our team as Collections Advisor. This is not just about handling traditional credit control - it's about being a key negotiator, building relationships, and delivering results. We need passionate professionals who are ready to take on new challenges, think outside the box, and help us lead the charge in the energy debt recovery sector.
At Yü, we're driven by the belief that positive, motivated people are the key to our continued success. We don't just want to fill a position; we want to find someone who's eager to make an impact, be a part of a supportive and dynamic team, and contribute to our ongoing growth. We offer a fantastic work environment, excellent opportunities for professional development, and the chance to earn quarterly performance bonuses
Passionate and motivated people are the power behind our growth so we're looking to expand our team and you could be part of our success story.
What We Need from Yü
Here's a taste of what you'll be doing:
* Negotiating with customers: You'll work with commercial customers to resolve overdue debts while maintaining positive, professional relationships.
* Developing payment solutions: By understanding customers' financial situations, you'll help negotiate sustainable payment arrangements that suit their needs and circumstances.
* Managing the debt recovery process: Efficiently progressing debt cases through the treatment paths, accelerating higher-risk cases, and ensuring issues are resolved quickly to prevent further delays.
* Collaborating with teams: You'll work closely with both internal and external teams to maintain a unified, efficient approach.
* Providing performance updates: Prepare accurate management information to report on your individual performance and success
About Yü
If you have what it takes you could be just what we're looking for...
* Strong Negotiation Skills: You're a natural at negotiating win-win solutions and are adept at managing sensitive conversations with tact and diplomacy.
* Previous Experience: While experience as a Telephone Collections Agent, Credit Controller or Collections Advisor is beneficial, we're open to individuals with strong negotiation skills and customer service backgrounds.
* Energy Industry Knowledge: Experience in the energy industry is a bonus but not essential. What matters most is your ability to understand and resolve financial issues effectively.
* Communication and Interpersonal Skills: You must be an excellent communicator, able to build rapport and work well with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
* Analytical Mindset: You have a keen eye for detail and are naturally curious, using your analytical skills to find solutions and improve processes.
* Ambition and Motivation: We're looking for individuals who see this role as more than just a job.You're motivated by success and eager to develop both professionally and personally.
* Team Spirit: While you'll take ownership of your responsibilities, you also work well within a team and enjoy collaborating with others to achieve common goals.
* Flexibility and Target Focused: You'll need to be adaptable as the business and role evolve. You're also results-driven, with a track record of hitting targets and managing your time efficiently.
Yü Come First
We have a wide range of benefits for our employees including:
* 24 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Holiday buy - up to 5 additional days
* Day off on your birthday
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Annual salary review
* Learning and development opportunities
* Enhanced paternity, maternity and adoption policies
* Yü made a difference Awards
* 3 days additional annual leave if you get married/civil partnership etc.
* Appointment allowance
* Long service recognition
* Refer a friend payment
* Company sick pay (subject to length of service)
* New modern facilities
* Death in service and critical illness cover
* Plus, many more
#YUIndeed
This position does not fulfil the UK Visas & Immigration sponsorship criteria for Skilled Worker, therefore we can only accept applications from candidates who already have an indefinite right to work in the UK.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you apply for a role, please let us know and we will see what we can do.