Recruitment Consultant - Accountancy Temps

  • Reed
  • Southend-on-sea, Essex
  • Feb 01, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Recruitment Consultant - Reed Southend (Accountancy Division)

Salary: £26,000-£34,000 (DOE) + uncapped bonus potentialLocation: 3rd Floor, Tyler's House, Tylers Ave, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2BBDriving Requirement: Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (essential)Hybrid Working: 4 days in the office, 1 day from home (after induction)Contract: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday)Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays

About the Role

Reed Southend is seeking a motivated Temporaries Recruitment Consultant to join our established Accountancy team. You'll be responsible for managing and growing a desk specialising in temporary finance roles, partnering with both new and existing clients across the region.

Key Responsibilities

Client Development

  • Build and maintain strong client relationships.
  • Understand staffing requirements and deliver tailored temporary recruitment solutions.
  • Proactively identify opportunities to develop new business.

Talent Attraction

  • Source and engage high-calibre candidates for temporary assignments.
  • Write compelling job adverts, carry out headhunting activity, network proactively, and utilise social media to attract talent.
  • Maintain a strong candidate database to ensure fast, effective matching.

Desk Growth

  • Grow your temporary recruitment desk through consistent client acquisition and candidate placements.
  • Maximise revenue opportunities and contribute to team success.

What's in It for You?

  • Award-winning training and ongoing development support
  • Clear career progression, with opportunities for pay rises and promotions up to every 6 months
  • Uncapped bonus scheme
  • Hybrid working model for improved work-life balance
  • Long-service rewards, including paid sabbaticals every 5 years
  • Health cash plan
  • Eco-friendly commuting incentives
  • High Achievers Club recognition
  • Access to the Reed Discount Club
  • Annual incentive schemes with chances to win holidays, tech bundles, and even cars

Who We're Looking For

  • Sales professionals aspiring to move into recruitment
  • Experienced recruiters seeking career progression
  • Confident, organised individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy phone-based engagement, and excel at building relationships