Debt Recovery Assistant
Responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to:
For a Debt Recovery Assistant to join our Corporate group in our Horsham office. You will be working closely with the Legal Manager of this team, providing a debt collection service for our high-profile banking & finance clients and internal debt recovery processes.
About the role
In this role, you will be dealing with many financial services clients who instruct us on a repeat basis which will give you the opportunity to forge relationships and help grow the firm’s already strong relationship with these clients. The role involves liaising with clients and debtors over the phone and by written correspondence. Where it is not possible to negotiate settlement terms with the debtors, you will prepare and progress claims to obtain judgment and assist with enforcement procedures if necessary.
About you
Ideally you will have experience of working within the legal or professional services sector in a similar type of role. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy having autonomy in your role, this could be perfect for you. Excellent customer service skills, a confident telephone manner and the ability to communicate effectively are essential in this role. You will also be encouraged to build and grow relationships and participate with business development initiatives. This is ideal for someone with ideas and who is looking for an opportunity to help grow further in this area.
You'll spend at least 60% of your working week in the office, though we know there is no one-size-fits-all and arrangements may vary from role to role. Our strong culture is founded on working together in the office, which we aim to maintain through our people being regularly co-located, working cohesively and in collaboration with one another.
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Other details
- Job Family Business Support
- Pay Type Salary
- Horsham, UK