• Job Title: Account Manager
  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex
  • Job Base: Office based
  • Salary: £26000 - £30000 per annum
  • Reference: V-111213
  • Contact Email: hastings@sammons.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 01424 723723
  • Job Published: 08/10/2025 11:28

Job Description

Account Manager

Eastbourne, East Sussex | £26000 - £30000 per annum | Posted today

Account Manager

Are you passionate about delivering outstanding customer service and resolving complex issues? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that partners with some of the UK’s leading household names in investigations, collections, and legal services.

Salary & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary plus uncapped bonus potential
  • Company pension scheme
  • Increased annual leave after one year of service
  • Regular staff fun days and wellness initiatives
  • Employee discounts & free/discounted food
  • Gym membership
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay

About the role
As an Account Manager, you’ll be the first point of contact for clients’ customers, supporting those facing financial difficulties and helping to resolve disputes in line with FCA and FOS guidelines. If you’re motivated, customer-focused, and looking to develop your career in a professional and supportive environment, this could be the role for you. Day-to-day responsibilities will include:
  • Acting as the main point of contact for customers, providing professional advice and support
  • Managing client accounts and handling inbound/outbound calls (20–50 per day)
  • Assisting customers with financial difficulties and setting up repayment solutions
  • Following up on missed payments and resetting Direct Debits where required
  • Preparing and referring cases for legal action, including compiling case bundles
  • Carrying out general administrative tasks such as photocopying and scanning
Skills & Experience
We’d love to hear from you if you can demonstrate:
  • Proven experience in a customer service, account management, or collection’s role
  • Knowledge or experience of FCA and FOS frameworks (highly desirable)
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong problem-solving ability with a customer-first approach
  • Confidence handling high-volume calls and managing multiple priorities
  • IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office (Excel essential) and CRM systems
  • A proactive, adaptable attitude with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Legal understanding or a Law/Insurance qualification (desirable, not essential)

How to apply:

If you are interested,please apply with your CV.



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