Job Description

Reed is the most recognised recruitment brand in the UK, with a rich history and reputation for improving lives through work, for over 60 years.Delivering recruitment solutions with many household brands throughout the UK and globally, we find new jobs and careers for people from many different backgrounds across multiple business sectors.

We look for people who enjoy an inclusive and collaborative environment, who strive for performance and celebrate team success, in a rewarding career.

Pay Range

£28,000–£33,000 + uncapped commission
Northampton | Full-time
Office-based for first 3 months, then hybrid (1–2 days WFH)
Driving licence required (client-facing role)

Reed Milton Keynes are looking for an ambitious recruiter to take over a busy Accountancy desk with a strong client base and plenty of opportunity to build on what’s already there.

This is a warm desk covering part-qualified and transactional finance roles (permanent) across Milton Keynes, Bedford, Buckingham and Leighton Buzzard. Although the market is MK-focused, you’ll be based out of our Northampton head office alongside a supportive and experienced team.

The desk has good foundations and existing relationships, giving someone proactive plenty of opportunity to build on it and drive it forward.

What you’ll be doing

• Picking up and developing existing client relationships

• Proactively winning new business – lots of calls, outreach and finding ways in (around 50 calls a day)

• Meeting clients in the local area and building strong, long-term partnerships

• Sourcing and managing candidates through the full recruitment process

• Keeping on top of activity, KPIs and revenue targets

What we’re looking for

• Ideally some recruitment experience and a track record of billing

• Someone resilient who’s happy to pick up the phone and keep going

• Motivated by earning and results

• Comfortable working at pace and managing a mix of clients

• Able to build relationships but still keep activity levels high

• Driving licence would be helpful for client meetings

What you’ll get

• Uncapped bonus paid every 4 weeks

• Clear progression with structured career paths and regular promotions

• High achiever incentives including holidays, events and prize draws with opportunities to win luxury trips, experiences and car schemes

• Access to wellbeing support, including assistance programmes and wellbeing resources

• Benefits such as pension scheme, discounts, cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes

• Options like buying extra holiday, sabbaticals and long service awards

• Ongoing training and professional development to support your career growth

If you’re someone who enjoys a busy desk, likes being on the phone and is motivated by earning potential, this is a really good opportunity to step into an established market and make it your own.

Feel what it’s like to truly belong…
All job offers are subject to satisfactory references and compliance with vetting requirements applicable to the job role. Reed is an equal opportunities employer.We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity.We are a Mindful Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. As a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we welcome applications from ex-services personnel, reservists and cadets and offer a guaranteed interview for applicants who meet the minimum criteria.