Overview
This is a remote position supporting a UK-based telecommunications infrastructure organization.
The Debt Recovery Assistant coordinates the recovery of outstanding debts owed to current and former employees. The role focuses on accurate record-keeping, tracking repayments, managing payment plans, issuing correspondence, and following up on overdue payments.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate records of all debt cases involving current and former employees.
- Monitor outstanding balances and keep debt recovery records up to date.
- Track and record payments received against outstanding debts.
- Establish and maintain agreed repayment plans in accordance with company policy.
- Monitor repayment plans and follow up on overdue or missed payments.
- Prepare regular reports detailing outstanding balances and repayment status.
- Reconcile payments and investigate discrepancies.
- Prepare and issue written correspondence regarding outstanding debts.
- Liaise with Payroll, HR, Finance, and other relevant departments to support debt recovery activities.
- Escalate disputed debts and non-payment cases to management.
- Maintain confidentiality when handling employee and financial information.
- Carry out other reasonable duties as requested.
Requirements
- 2+ administrative experience, ideally within Finance, Payroll, HR, or a business support function.
- Experience maintaining databases, trackers, or management reports.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy.
- Professional and confidential approach to handling sensitive information.
- Strong problem-solving and reconciliation skills.
- Competent user of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Ability to build positive working relationships with internal stakeholders.
- Fluent English.
Location
Remote (UK-based client).