Credit Controller

Debt Recovery Officer (Temp to Perm)Salary: £12.71 per hour Location: Southend Job Type: Temporary to Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm About the RoleWe are currently recruiting for a Debt Recovery Officer to join a busy and growing organisation on a temporary-to-permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced collections, debt recovery or credit control professional who is looking to demonstrate their abilities within a supportive team and secure a permanent position. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and recovering outstanding debt, liaising with customers by telephone and email, maintaining accurate records and producing regular reports. This role requires a proactive individual with excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently. Key Responsibilities • Contact customers via telephone and email to recover outstanding debt. • Negotiate payment arrangements and ensure timely collection of overdue balances. • Maintain accurate records and update internal systems and client portals. • Produce and maintain daily, weekly and monthly debt reports. • Escalate aged debt and complex cases where appropriate. • Ensure all activities are carried out in line with company procedures and client requirements. • Handle inbound and outbound calls professionally and efficiently. • Provide administrative support to the wider team when required. • Monitor accounts and proactively identify collection opportunities. Skills & Experience Required • Previous experience within Debt Recovery, Collections, Credit Control or Accounts Receivable. • Strong telephone communication and negotiation skills. • Confident managing difficult conversations and resolving payment issues. • Excellent organisational and administrative abilities. • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. • Strong attention to detail and accuracy. • Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple accounts effectively. • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently. • Professional and customer-focused approach. What We're Looking ForThe ideal candidate will be resilient, proactive and results-driven, with a proven track record of successfully recovering outstanding debt while maintaining positive customer relationships. You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and able to manage your own workload with minimal supervision. Why Apply? • Opportunity to secure a permanent role following a successful temporary period. • Join a growing and supportive business. • Varied role combining collections, customer service, administration and reporting. • Immediate start available for the right candidate. Apply NowIf you have experience within debt recovery, collections or credit control and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.