Salary guide
Debt Collection Specialist
- Average salary
- £20,000 – £35,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
FinanceCollections
- The UK debt collection industry recovers billions annually
Other names this job is known by
- Debt Collector
- Collections Agent
Key responsibilities
- Contact customers to recover overdue payments
- Negotiate payment plans and settlements
- Maintain accurate records of collections
- Liaise with legal and finance teams
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in business, finance, or law (advantageous)
- Experience in collections or customer service
- Communication and negotiation skills
- IT and record-keeping skills
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Collector
- Collections Manager
- Credit Manager
- Consultant
How to get the job
- Study business, finance, or law
- Gain experience in collections or customer service
- Progress to senior or management roles
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