Collections Coordinator

Be part of a finance team that keeps the cashflow moving and strengthens relationship's. Our client based in Belfast Centre is looking for three Collections Coordinators to join on initial 6-9 month contracts. If you've got the confidence to manage outstanding debt professionally and work closely with senior stakeholders, this is your next step.



Salary/ Benefits

  • 6-9 month contract opportunities
  • Based in Belfast
  • Chance to work within a finance function with a strong stakeholder focus
  • Opportunity to build experience in collections, reporting and systems


About your next employer

This organisation operates within a professional services environment, with the role sitting firmly inside the finance function. You'll collaborate with Partners and in-market finance teams, helping to reduce aged receivables and support the wider business across different regions. The collections element is central to the role, with a clear blend of day-to-day follow-up, reporting and system-based working.



About you

To be successful, you'll bring:

  • Previous collections / accounts receivable / finance support experience
  • A strong working knowledge of billing and receivables processes
  • A solid understanding of basic accounting principles
  • Proven ability to follow up on outstanding debt, working to reduce aged receivables and mitigate risk
  • Confidence communicating with senior stakeholders and handling sensitive payment conversations with tact and diplomacy
  • High organisation and strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Comfort working independently while also collaborating across teams


What you'll do

  • Manage collections activity and carry out follow-ups on outstanding balances to drive timely payment
  • Build and maintain relationships with Partners and in-market finance stakeholders to support resolution
  • Help reduce aged receivables and minimise risk through consistent, well-managed account follow-up
  • Support the reporting and systems side of the role, using Excel and standard Microsoft tools to produce and interpret collections-related information
  • Work flexibly as needed to meet regional demands, including occasional shifted scheduling


Nice to have skills

  • Experience working in legal or similar professional services
  • Prior exposure to collections reporting and interpreting performance trends using Excel


Other requirements

  • Flexibility to work across different regions and adjust to shifted schedules at times

If this sounds like your kind of role, don't wait - apply now via the link and take the next step in your collections career with this Belfast-based team.

For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact Jamie Gault for a confidential chat today. IND01

Skills:
Credit Controller Accounts Receivable Collections Debt Management

Benefits:
Work From Home

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