Debt Controller – 6 month FTC

DAC Beachcroft

Debt Controller managing and recovering debts for Finance team. Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure efficiency and minimize financial risk.

Posted 7/27/2026contractRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in debt collection and recovery strategies, with strong analytical skills for managing complex debt portfolios. Proficient in stakeholder management and maintaining effective client relationships while achieving collection targets.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Debt Collection ExperienceStakeholder ManagementMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyAnalytical SkillsCustomer Service Skills

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Hard Skills

Debt RecoveryCredit ControlAccounts ReceivableData AnalysisReportingVLOOKUPPivot TablesCollection StrategiesBad Debt RecoveryNumerical Skills

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsAttention to DetailProblem-Solving SkillsInitiative

Tools & Technologies

3E SystemMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

Legal EnvironmentProfessional ServicesInsurance Collections

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a portfolio of outstanding debt to support cash collection targets and reduce aged debt.
Conduct a high volume of outbound calls and emails to clients regarding outstanding invoices.
Build and maintain effective relationships with Partners, Lawyers, and Clients to facilitate debt recovery.
Deliver a professional and customer-focused approach while managing sensitive collection conversations.
Investigate and resolve payment delays by liaising with internal departments and identifying root causes.
Attend internal and external stakeholder meetings to discuss debt recovery strategies and account management.
Prepare and distribute monthly statements of account using Excel.
Maintain accurate records, notes, and activity updates within the 3E system.
Develop and implement collection strategies to maximise recoveries and minimise overdue balances.
Ensure all collection activities are completed in line with company procedures and service standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous experience within Debt Collection, Debt Recovery, Credit Control, or Accounts Receivable.
Strong customer service and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Proven ability to manage a high-volume workload and achieve collection targets.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and use initiative to resolve issues.
Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly:
Excel
Pivot Tables
VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
Reporting and data analysis
Flexible and proactive approach to work.
Experience within a legal, professional services, or insurance environment.
Knowledge of insurance collections.
Experience managing bad debt recovery.
Familiarity with Elite 3E or similar legal finance/accounting systems.
Experience working with complex debt portfolios.

Benefits

Comp & perks

- High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance
- A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits)
- Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding
- In person and remote social events
- Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities