Customer Care Specialist Agent​/Credit Control Agent

Position: Customer Care Specialist Agent / Credit Control Agent
Job Title:

Customer Care Specialist Agent

Location:

Liverpool City Centre on a hybrid working basis

Salary: £28,459 per annum

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm, 37.5 hours a week

Looking for a new challenge? Do you have a passion for delivering exceptional service and good outcomes for customers? Are you compassionate, empathetic and an outstanding communicator?

What You'll Be Doing:

Supporting customers experiencing financial difficulties and/or vulnerability providing good customer outcomes meeting both customer and business needs
Providing great customer service (using models including TEXAS and IDEA) with the aim of a one call resolution
Assisting customers/businesses with debts owed - ensuring these are recovered meeting both the customer and business needs.
Responding to queries from clients and agents received by phone, email or letter in a courteous and helpful manner and ensuring that all information required is obtained and communicated.
Investigating cases where necessary and root cause analysis to improve processes going forward.
Collaboration with other departments for successful business and customer outcomes
Effectively communicating with third parties regarding mutual clients, maintaining the professional relationship
Maintaining accurate records of any correspondence received from the client regarding payment or payment plans.
Other duties where applicable

What we're looking for:

Credit Control department experience within the Insurance Industry (preferred but not essential)
Experience supporting vulnerable customers and customers experiencing financial difficulties via telephone.
Taking ownership - ensuring all tasks/duties are completed in full.
Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise own workload effectively.
Pro-active thinker, able to solve problems independently as they arise.
Ability to investigate cases and implement corrective actions as required.
Computer literate with strong Microsoft Excel skills

Experience with ICE, TCAS and Bexhill (preferred)
Ability to communicate well at all levels both verbally and in writing.

Grow with Acorn

At Acorn Insurance, we're proud of our Liverpool roots - and even prouder of how far we've come. As part of the Acorn Group, we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we've grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK and reached a milestone £750 million in total value of insurance policies written in 2024.

We're growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share:

We run through walls for our customers and each other
We challenge the status quo
We succeed when we help those around us succeed
We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement

Benefits:

A maximum of 35 days' holiday (depending on role and tenure) including bank holidays, with additional buy/sell options
24/7 mental health support & free counselling available
Grow with us:
Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go!
Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform
Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs
Recognition awards, social events & more

Our Commitment to our colleague's:

These aren't just words - they're the principles we live by. And we're proud to back them up with real action, earning recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth:

Mindful Employer - championing mental health and wellbeing
Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 - creating accessible, inclusive opportunities
Menopause Friendly accredited - supporting every stage of life
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