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Current Opportunities

Opportunity

Role
Credit Control Assistant
Location
Southend-on-Sea

Posted 10th August 2026

Credit Control Assistant

As we continue to grow, we are searching for enthusiastic and motivated individuals ready to start a rewarding career with us as a Credit Control Assistant at our office in Southend-on-Sea.

The Person

The successful candidate can demonstrate excellent client communication skills, have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel, possess strong administrative skills, an ability to work to strict deadlines and handle a large and varied caseload.

The Job

Your responsibilities would include, but would not be limited to:

  • Liaising with debtors & mortgage companies
  • Liaising directly with the tenants
  • Processing Letter Before Action’s
  • Chasing Housing Associations for overdue invoices
  • Carrying out Land Registry searches
  • Running weekly reports
  • Carry out an arrears report twice a month
  • Monitoring payment plan diaries
  • Updating debtor accounts using our in-house system
  • Daily banking
  • Issuing reminder letters

We are looking for individuals with:

  • A can-do attitude
  • Excellent telephone manner
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • The ability to provide outstanding customer service
  • Exceptional organisational and time management skills
  • The ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently when required
  • Have a high level of attention to detail
  • The ability to exercise confidentiality and discretion at all times

What you need:

  • Previous credit control experience (preferred)
  • Previous property management knowledge (desirable)
  • Confident working with Microsoft Office application

Job location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: Competitive with an annual review
Annual leave: 23 days plus bank holidays
Extras: Company pension scheme, company membership programmes, employee referral incentive, seasonal company events, training and relevant qualification sponsorship

How to apply

In writing please send CV & cover letter to:

HR Department Gateway Group Services Ltd
Gateway House
10 Coopers Way
Southend-on-Sea
Essex SS2 5TE

By email please state the position you're applying for, to:

careers@gatewayplc.co.uk

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