Account Manager – Umbrella Payroll | Contractor Payroll | Recruitment Agency Accounts
Join a growing leader in contractor services and umbrella payroll as an Account Manager, managing recruitment agency partnerships and driving B2B growth in the UK contractor market.
About the Role
Accomplish Today is looking for an experienced Account Manager to own a portfolio of recruitment agency accounts. This is a client-facing, B2B role where you will build strong agency relationships, provide guidance on PAYE umbrella payroll and contractor compliance, and grow contractor referrals and placements.
You will work across telephone, email, and LinkedIn/social media to deliver exceptional account management, support agencies with contractor onboarding, and identify opportunities to expand business. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in umbrella payroll, contractor services, recruitment agency account management, temporary staffing solutions, or B2B sales.
What You Will Do
*Account Management & Client Relationships
*Own and manage a portfolio of recruitment agency accounts
*Act as the trusted advisor on contractor services, PAYE umbrella payroll, and compliance
*Maintain strong relationships with agency managers, directors, and consultants
*Attend occasional client meetings, networking, and industry events to strengthen partnerships
*Business Development & Growth
*Identify and engage new recruitment agencies to expand your territory
*Support cross-selling opportunities within existing accounts
*Drive growth of contractor referrals, placements, and account revenue
*Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored contractor payroll and umbrella solutions
Sales Activity & Performance
*Conduct a minimum of 40 outbound calls per day or 2+ hours talk time
*Maintain a base of 200 recruitment agency accounts
*Track all activity in CRM systems, manage pipeline, and support sales forecasting
*Industry Expertise & Compliance
*Provide advice on IR35, contractor legislation, and umbrella payroll compliance
*Communicate clearly about contractor services, temporary staffing, and recruitment solutions
*Keep up to date with market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments
Candidate Profile
*You are an organised, confident, and commercially minded professional with:
*Experience in Account Management, Recruitment Agency Sales, Contractor Services, or Temporary Staffing Solutions
*Skills in Key Account Management, Business Relationship Management, and Client Relationship Management
*Knowledge of PAYE umbrella payroll, contractor compliance, and recruitment legislation
*Strong communication skills and a professional, client-facing presence
*A proactive approach to managing multiple accounts and delivering growth
What’s On Offer
*Competitive salary with OTE £40,000+ Year One
*Opportunity to own and grow recruitment agency partnerships
*Work within a high-performing, supportive B2B sales and account management team
*Exposure to contractor services, umbrella payroll, and temporary staffing solutions
*Clear career progression opportunities in account management and B2B recruitment sales