Collections Specialist

Posted 03 April 2025
Salary £14 - £17 per hour
LocationDerby
Job type Temporary
Discipline Finance
ReferenceRRAMSCC1_1743693059

Job description

Join a Global Industry Leader - Take the Lead on International Debt Management
We're hiring a Collections Specialist on behalf of one of the most respected names in advanced engineering and clean energy innovation. Based in Derby, you'll work alongside a supportive team of 15 and take ownership of a diverse international customer portfolio.

This role is well suited to experienced collections professionals looking to expand their expertise in a global environment, using advanced ERP systems and working with high-value clients worldwide.

Why this role stands out:
✔️ Immediate start - hit the ground running
✔️ Global exposure - manage customers across regions and time zones
✔️ Great team - supportive, collaborative and high-performing
✔️ Autonomy and ownership - lead on your portfolio of 250 accounts
✔️ Process improvement - influence how things are done and make real impact
✔️ Future-ready tools - ERP systems, Business Warehouse & ServiceNow

What you'll be doing:

  • Manage cash collections from a global customer base, handling both large-volume/low-value and low-volume/high-value accounts.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to resolve payment issues and minimise aged debt.

  • Keep accurate records using ERP Accounts Receivable systems.

  • Work closely with commercial, logistics, and aftermarket teams to resolve disputes quickly and efficiently.

  • Contribute to team-wide debt reviews and drive improvements to existing processes.

We're looking for:

  • 2-3+ years of credit control/collections experience, ideally with global clients or within large organisations.

  • Strong Excel skills - including formulas and linking worksheets.

  • Experience using ERP AR systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle).

  • Confident communication style with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

  • Able to flex working hours occasionally to liaise with overseas clients.

  • Calm under pressure, collaborative in nature, and detail-driven.

Bonus if you have:

  • Finance qualifications (e.g. AAT, CIMA)

  • Experience with Business Warehouse or ServiceNow

  • A passion for driving process improvement and adding value

Additional Info:

  • No line management - focus fully on your portfolio

  • 33 days holiday (inc. bank holidays, pro rata)

  • Standard break entitlement in line with shift pattern

Ready to step into a role where you can take real ownership and contribute to global finance operations? Apply today and take your collections career forward with a respected international business.

Inventum Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.