Recruitment Consultant - Accountancy Temps

Recruitment Consultant - Reed Southend (Accountancy Division)

Salary: £26,000-£34,000 (DOE) + uncapped bonus potential Location: 3rd Floor, Tyler's House, Tylers Ave, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2BB

Driving 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

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.

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

• 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.

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

• 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

• 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