Account Manager Contract Jobs in Reading
Business Development Manager - South East
Posted 1 day ago by Actionstep
The Business Development Manager role at Actionstep UK focuses on generating a substantial outbound pipeline to drive gr...
- Rate £70,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Remote
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
Create a free account to access remote working contract opportunities outside the UK
Sign UpRegional Sales Manager - South East
Posted 1 day ago by Orderyoyo Ltd
The Regional Sales Manager (RSM) will lead the growth and development of OrderYOYO within their designated region, actin...
- Rate £52,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
Create a free account to access remote working contract opportunities outside the UK
Sign UpSenior Project Manager
Posted 1 day ago by SymphonyAI
The Senior Project Manager role at SymphonyAI Financial Services involves leading high-impact programs in Customer Succe...
- Rate £88,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
Create a free account to access remote working contract opportunities outside the UK
Sign UpRegional Contract Manager - South East
Posted 1 day ago by Kudos Services
The Regional Contract Manager role at Kudos Services involves overseeing the delivery of operational Facilities Manageme...
- Rate £60,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
Create a free account to access remote working contract opportunities outside the UK
Sign UpStay Updated on Contract Jobs
Never miss another opportunity with our email alerts.
Save your searches to be notified as soon as new jobs are added.
Transfer Agency Project Manager
Posted 1 day ago by Huxley (UK) Limited
The Transfer Agency Project Manager role involves managing projects related to the Transfer Agency Operating Model for a...
- Rate £172,500 per year
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
Create a free account to access remote working contract opportunities outside the UK
Sign UpSenior Casework Manager - South East
Posted 3 days ago by HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS)
The Senior Casework Manager role within the Public Protection Casework Section (PPCS) at HMPPS involves overseeing the m...
- Rate £50,000 per year
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
Create a free account to access remote working contract opportunities outside the UK
Sign UpBand 8a Finance Manager - Efficiency & Recovery - South East
Posted 3 days ago by Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
The Finance Manager role at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust involves leading financial reporting and supporti...
- Rate £70,887 per year
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
Create a free account to access remote working contract opportunities outside the UK
Sign UpTraining Manager
Posted 3 days ago by ECOLAB LTD
The Training Manager position within the European Training Team at Global Water Solutions focuses on delivering and enha...
- Rate £89,200 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
Create a free account to access remote working contract opportunities outside the UK
Sign UpSenior Capital Projects Manager - South East
Posted 4 days ago by Surrey & Sussex Healthcare Nhs Trust
As the Band 8a Project Manager for the UTC project, you will lead the strategic planning and delivery of a complex initi...
- Rate £64,750 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
Create a free account to access remote working contract opportunities outside the UK
Sign UpCapital Projects Manager - South East
Posted 4 days ago by Surrey & Sussex Healthcare Nhs Trust
As the Project Manager for the B46 project, you will oversee the delivery of the project from initiation to completion w...
- Rate £56,515 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
Create a free account to access remote working contract opportunities outside the UK
Sign UpCommercial Manager - (Digital Technology) - Inside IR35 - Fully Remote
Posted 4 days ago by Berkeley Square IT Ltd
The Commercial Manager for Digital Technology is responsible for managing third-party and in-house suppliers, ensuring t...
- Rate £600 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location Reading, Berkshire, UK
Financial Accountant
Posted 4 days ago by London North West University Healthcare...
The Financial Accountant will deliver a high-quality financial accounting service to the Trust, focusing on cash managem...
- Rate £62,652 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
Create a free account to access remote working contract opportunities outside the UK
Sign UpDigital Account Director - South East
Posted 4 days ago by YELL Group/ Hibu (Main Account)
The Digital Account Director role at Yell involves managing a high-value client portfolio within the London/M25 area, fo...
- Rate £51,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
Create a free account to access remote working contract opportunities outside the UK
Sign UpInterim Financial Controller
Posted 4 days ago by Hays Accounts and Finance
The role of Interim Financial Controller involves leading the financial governance, reporting, compliance, and control f...
- Rate £75,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Reading, Oxfordshire, UK
Sort By
Saved Searches
No saved searches yet
Filters
IR35 Status
Working Arrangements
Industry
Sector
Posted By
Country
Seniority Level
Date Posted
Contract Rate
About Our Account Manager Contract Roles in Reading
What does a account manager contractor do?
The Account Manager contractor role centres on the ability to manage and grow existing client relationships on a fixed-term basis, typically stepping in during periods of transition, to cover a vacancy, or to provide additional commercial capacity during a high-growth phase. The work centres on maintaining strong relationships with key clients, managing renewal and upsell conversations, overseeing service delivery to ensure client satisfaction, and identifying opportunities to expand the commercial relationship. Account Manager contractors are used across a wide range of sectors including technology, professional services, media, telecoms, and financial services, wherever client retention and growth are commercially critical.
The skills expected in Account Manager contract roles revolve around relationship management, commercial acumen, and the ability to operate independently from day one. Contractors must be able to quickly understand the client's business, build trust with key contacts, and manage competing priorities across a portfolio of accounts without the ramp-up time afforded to permanent hires. Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot is widely expected, as is the ability to forecast accurately and report on account health. For more senior roles, experience managing strategic accounts with significant revenue responsibility and engaging at director or C-suite level is a key differentiator.
What is the market like for account manager contractors?
The Account Manager contract market is a stable but moderately sized market in the UK. Demand is driven primarily by companies that cannot afford gaps in client coverage during hiring processes or periods of commercial transformation. The technology and SaaS sectors have been the most consistent source of contract Account Manager roles, where client retention is directly tied to recurring revenue. Senior Account Manager contractors with enterprise or financial services experience command rates that reflect the direct revenue impact of their work, while the broader market remains competitive at mid level.
What is the contracting market like in Reading?
The Thames Valley corridor's concentration of global technology and telecommunications companies defines Reading's contracting character almost entirely. Several firms maintain their UK or European headquarters in and around the town, sustaining deep hiring activity across software engineering, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, networking, and IT programme delivery. This heavy technology skew means Reading lacks the breadth in finance, government, or construction found in comparably sized cities, but within its specialism the depth is exceptional. Proximity to London means the two markets overlap significantly, with many contractors working interchangeably across Reading and west London engagements. Rates closely track London levels for technology roles, typically sitting no more than 5 to 10 per cent below, reflecting the calibre of employers and the intensity of competition for specialist skills.
How much do account manager contractors usually earn in Reading?
Contract rates for account manager roles in Reading typically range from £263 to £525 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many account manager vacancies in Reading are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 300 account manager contract roles across the site, with Reading showing strong demand. Data reviewed up to June 2026.