Collections Advisor

Oakley Recruitment is working in partnership with an expanding organisation based in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team as a Collections Advisor on a full-time permanent basis

Culture and Environment
You will be working in a friendly and welcoming workplace that is warm, supportive, and fast-paced. The office environment is open-plan and modern, creating a bright and engaging space where teamwork and communication are encouraged.

Personality
We’re looking for someone who thrives under pressure, enjoys hitting and exceeding targets, and brings a dynamic, driven energy to the team. This is an opportunity for someone who wants to step into a senior position where they can both deliver results and support others to succeed.

Reward

• 28 days holiday
• Pension scheme
• Competitive bonus scheme

Job Role:

• Manage a portfolio of B2B accounts in arrears, typically ranging from £1,000–£20,000
• Proactively contact clients via phone, email, and written communication to recover outstanding balances
• Negotiate payment plans and resolutions in line with company policies
• Work towards and consistently achieve 90% collection within 30 days
• Assess customer circumstances and apply appropriate collection strategies
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all interactions and agreements
• Escalate complex or high-risk cases where necessary
• Ensure all activity is compliant with relevant regulations and internal procedures
• Contribute to a high-performance, target-driven team environment

Skills and experience:

• Proven experience in a collections or credit control role, ideally within financial services or B2B lending
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Resilient, confident, and able to handle challenging conversations professionally
• Highly motivated with a results-driven mindset
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• A high-energy, proactive approach with the ability to manage workload effectively

Please Note: We do not contact or write to unsuccessful candidates. If we have not contacted you within 48 hours of your application, you should presume that your application was unsuccessful. By applying for this vacancy, you are permitting for Oakley Recruitment to contact you and retain your details. In compliance with the regulations (April 2004) in place under the Employment Agencies Act, Oakley Recruitment will require proof of identification. A copy of your passport, birth certificate and NI number will be required, as part of your interview process.