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Debt Collector

OFO Code: 421401

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
421401
Occupation
Debt Collector
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
CLERICAL SUPPORT WORKERS
Unit group
4214 · Debt-collectors and Related Workers

Official description
Debt-collectors and related workers collect payments on overdue accounts and bad cheques and collect charity payments.

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: District Collections Manager, Debt Recovery Officer, Collection Agent, Rate Rent Collector, Collection Officer, Mercantile Agent (AUS), Payment Collector, Legal Recoveries Officer, Regional Manager Debt, Debt Management Officer, Repossessor, Repossession Agent

  • Recommending legal action or discontinuation of service when payment cannot be otherwise obtained
  • Asking for and collecting charity payments
  • Telephoning, visiting, or writing to customers to collect money or arrange for later payments
  • Preparing reports including amounts collected and maintain records and files related to collection work
  • Tracing and locating debtors

2. Demand status

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