Collections Agent

About the role
Do you fancy working for a company who believes in promoting from within?

We are recruiting a full time Collections Agent / Administrator, based at our Deeside site, to proactively chase outstanding debt that is referred to Head Office for collection from branches.

In the role you will also negotiate repayment plans for customers and process payments by card.

Whilst it's not essential to have experience of legal procedures, part of this role includes liaising with our Legal Department to provide instructions or information relating to files referred for Legal Action.

You'll also prepare Period End reporting pack for distribution to Operations / Senior Management team as well as prepare and distribute weekly report to Operations/Directors of branch balances.

You will be responsible for
- Recovering debt using communication methods such as letters, telephone and text
- Taking decisions including referring to solicitors for legal action
- Reconciling Bad Debt G/L accounts at period end
- Handling company and customer queries
- Providing reports and bad debt figures as required
- Using own initiative to problem solve
- Working as part of a supportive team & providing holiday/sickness cover to the Team

You will need
- Experience in Collections
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent communication skills
- IT literate
- Knowledge of legal proceedings is desirable, however not essential

About The Company
Be part of something special. Join our team at Booker.

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country.

Booker Group comprises of Booker Wholesale, Makro Wholesale, Booker Retail Partners, Booker Direct and Best Food Logistics. Our customers include Premier, Family Shopper, Budgens and Londis retailers and we have one shared aim - improving choice, price and service for all our customers.

Our business is incredibly diverse, so it takes a wide range of skills to deliver the exceptional service our customers require.

Wherever you join us, you’ll be part of an organisation that will help your career to keep moving forward.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*

What's in it for you
At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

- A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
- After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
- 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
- Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
- Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
- 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
- Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates.
- An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
- After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
- Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
- Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay.
- Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
- A great holiday package.