Collections Administrator
Collections Administrator
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20-06-2025
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Pennon Water Services t/a Source for Business is a national business water retailer delivering simple accurate and timely billing to c. 100000 customers through great customer service. We are committed to helping our customers lower water use and reducing costs.
As employees we thrive in a supportive working environment developing and continuously learning to ensure we are all working at our best and were looking for enthusiastic people to join our growing team and be part of our continued success.
Would you like to work within a high-performing team where your skills and experience can make a difference If you have exceptional attention to detail and the drive to join a company that champions progression then look no further!
We currently have an opportunity for a Collections Administrator to join our team-based Exeter. Joining us on a full-time permanent basis you will receive a competitive salary of 26299 per annum plus excellent benefits.
About the role
As the Collections Administrator you will work in the Collections team and contribute to the financial viability of Pennon Water Services (PWS) through collecting payments and applying the appropriate intervention for each commercial customer to maximise the level payments collected. You will provide excellent customer service and liaise with nationwide customers.
What youll be doing:
- Negotiate the payment of overdue bills or outstanding payments via inbound and outbound telephone calls and in writing.
- Effectively communicate with customers to establish the reasons for arrears and identify suitable and realistic solutions based on individual customer circumstances and in accordance with company policy.
- Customer account reconciliations and analysis and provide customers with in-depth details of outstanding bills and allocations.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers peers internal and external customers ensuring exceptional customer service standards and credit control procedures are achieved.
- Provide administrative support in relation to billing of accounts reconciliations and payment processing.
- Advise customers of commercial disconnection procedure in line with company policy.
- Manage own case load to ensure contact is made in a timely manner in line with SLA. Work and contribute to individual and team targets.
- Escalate collection issues to prioritise problem/complaint to help enable prompt payments. Use judgement to assess customer accounts and discuss with Team Leaders where cases are to pass for legal action if applicable.
What we are looking for:
- A minimum of five GCSEs grade A-C or equivalent
- Previous experience of working in credit and debt management
- Previous experience of working with collecting insolvency debt is desired but not essential
- Evidence of excellent communication skills both written and verbal along with listening and questioning skills
- Demonstrate excellent levels of customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult customer situations
Whats in it for you:
- We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us. Were one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition. In return we offer an excellent range of benefits including:
- Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
- A discretionary Bonus
- Competitive Contributory Pension
- Share-save Scheme
- Various health benefits
- Wellbeing support programmes
- A range of Group Discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Financial support services
- And plenty more!
Closing Date: 2nd July 2025
Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
Be yourself we like it that way. Together we will build a culture of belonging where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care we value everyone we celebrate uniqueness.
Our core values which are essential to our success are:
Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.
Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.
Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.
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