At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage with aspiring accountants and guide them through our Employment Placement Programme.
- Company: Join Accounting Placements, a supportive recruitment company in the heart of London.
- Benefits: Earn £16.66 per hour, enjoy hybrid work, and access great perks like free gym membership.
- Other info: Enjoy a fun team culture with performance bonuses and social events.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by helping candidates kickstart their accounting careers.
- Qualifications: No accounting background needed; just bring your confidence and motivation!
The predicted salary is between 16.66 - 16.66 £ per hour.
Location: Liverpool Street, London – Hybrid. Hours: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Pay: £16.66 per hour. Job Type: Part-time/Full-time.
About Us: Accounting Placements is a specialist recruitment and career development company focused on helping aspiring accountants break into the UK accounting industry. Our Employment Placement Programme supports candidates who are struggling to secure accounting roles by providing practical work experience, career support, interview preparation and assistance with securing employment opportunities.
The Role: This is primarily a consultative sales role. You will speak with prospective candidates, understand their current situation and career goals, explain how our Employment Placement Programme works and help suitable candidates decide whether the programme is right for them. You will be working with predominantly warm leads and booked consultations, rather than spending your day cold calling random prospects.
- Speaking with prospective candidates over the phone.
- Conducting structured sales consultations.
- Understanding candidates' current career challenges and goals.
- Explaining the Employment Placement Programme clearly and confidently.
- Handling questions and objections.
- Following up with interested candidates.
- Closing programme enrolments.
- Keeping accurate notes and updating candidate records.
- Working towards individual and team sales targets.
What We're Looking For:
- You do not need an accounting background.
- Confident and comfortable speaking on the phone.
- Naturally persuasive without being overly pushy.
- Able to build rapport quickly.
- Comfortable discussing higher-value services.
- Motivated by targets and results.
- Resilient when dealing with objections.
- Organised and reliable.
- Comfortable working independently.
- Hungry to improve their sales ability and earning potential.
Previous experience in sales, recruitment, telesales, appointment setting, business development or customer-facing roles would be beneficial.
Working Hours: Monday to Friday. 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM. This is a hybrid position based around Liverpool Street, London, combining office-based working with remote working.
Pay: £16.66 per hour. There will also be opportunities to develop within the company as the sales team grows.
Why Join Us?
- You’ll be selling a programme designed to solve a genuine problem for aspiring accountants who are finding it difficult to gain the experience needed to secure their first role.
- Warm leads to speak with.
- A structured sales process.
- Training on our programme and sales approach.
- Experience selling a high-value career service.
- A hybrid working environment.
- Opportunities to progress as the company expands.
Experience: Not required. Employment: Part-time. Salary: £13.5 – £16.66 hourly. Starting time: Immediate start!
About Accounting Placements: Join a driven, sociable team with great perks, including performance bonuses, company-paid holidays, free lunches, dinners and nights out, plus free gym membership with sauna and steam room access.
Sales Associate employer: Accounting Placements
At Accounting Placements, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work culture in the heart of London. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility, while our commitment to employee growth ensures that you will have ample opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career within our expanding sales team. With great perks such as performance bonuses, company-paid holidays, and access to a gym with sauna facilities, you'll find a rewarding and fulfilling environment where your contributions truly matter.
