Jobs in Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Graduate/Entry level role – Next available intakes – September & October 2025

Salary: £24,570 plus uncapped commission.

Hours: 37.5 per week.

Would the opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial and collaborative sales environment interest you?

Would you like to build a successful career through providing innovative technology solutions to our customers?

Join our Sales team.

If you're looking to make the most of your ambition and personality, then a sales career at Softcat could be perfect for you. Our team is over 500 people strong across our UK and Ireland offices and we continue to grow, embracing new international markets and opportunities. As a Sales Executive, you'll be a big part of our plans for the future.

Softcat sales opportunities come with big earnings potential and a structured progression path. Plus, you don't need specific qualifications or experience to join us! We can help you reach your goals if you bring us the ambition to succeed.

Success. The Softcat Way.

Softcat is a billion‑pound technology company that feels like one family. We're big on culture, big on teamwork and big on rewards. Through collaboration and understanding, we help customers to use technology to succeed, by putting our employees first. Welcome to a business where personal achievement and team success go hand‑in‑hand.

Build your own business.

As a Sales Executive you'll be targeted on securing new business with organisations across the UK, selling IT solutions on behalf of our partners (Microsoft, HPE, Cisco, Dell, to name a few). As you become established in the role you'll spend less time on building new business and instead focus on enhancing existing relationships, selling more products into fewer clients. It truly feels like running your own business, where you control how much you earn and how you develop.

You will join our Softcat Sales Development Programme, designed to equip you with everything you need to become successful. The programme accelerates your confidence and supports your journey to becoming an established Account Manager.

• Research potential customers to shape and build new business.
• Grow new business through effective communication methods including cold calling, customer meetings and email marketing.
• Work towards KPIs by developing market understanding, building relationships and networking.
• Provide effective account management to support customers’ technology strategy, implementation and future requirements.
• Collaborate with sales, cross‑functional and external partner teams to develop a rich customer experience.

• Passion for sales and a keen interest to learn and develop your skill set.
• Demonstrate an entrepreneurial flare and the desire to build your own client base from scratch.
• Be a motivated self‑starter, a quick learner and highly organised.
• Show enthusiasm to learn and develop knowledge for new and emerging technologies.
• Have a high level of verbal and written communication skills.
• Have the ability to build solid relationships internally and with potential new clients.

We also acknowledge that confidence gaps and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting fantastic talent, so please don’t hesitate to apply – we would love to hear from you!

We recognise that everyone is different and that the way people want to work and deliver at their best varies. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

• Flexible working – flexibility of working from home and in the office. Preference for 3 days in office, 2 days home, and requirement to be in each Wednesday for vendor and inter‑office meetings.
• Flexible hours – flexing the times you start and finish during the day.
• Flexibility around school pick‑up and drop‑offs.

Working with us – Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives and embraces every background.

To become part of the success story, please apply now.

Softcat is an inclusive company where you can enjoy the career you want, without changing the person you are. We're welcoming to all and passionate about promoting greater diversity in the tech sector.

As part of our commitment to supporting, attracting and retaining the best diverse talent, Softcat partners with organisations such as WORK180, My G Work and Black Young Professionals. These partners support our efforts to provide benefits for women, LGBTQ+ talent and the black professional community.

Here at Softcat, we don’t prohibit the use of AI in our application process. We believe the genuine essence of each person matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentic as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true self.

TPF Recruitment is supporting an excellent chartered accountancy practice based in Southampton, seeking an Accounts Manager to join their experienced team across a portfolio of clients.

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000, based on experience and qualification.

• Manage a varied client portfolio.
• Prepare statutory accounts and income & expenditure accounts.
• Oversee bookkeeping and organisation of accounting records.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Prepare and submit personal and corporate tax returns.
• Provide excellent service to clients and support partners.
• Work closely with senior management, including supporting Partners with projects.
• Contribute to the firm’s growth by retaining existing clients and building relationships with prospective clients.

• ACA/ACCA or qualified by experience with at least 5 years’ experience in practice.
• Experience as Team Leader, Client Manager or Manager in a practice environment.
• Hands‑on experience of accounts, management accounts, tax and VAT.

Safran Helicopter Engines is seeking an experienced finance professional to cover a range of responsibilities including financial reporting, statutory audit, internal control, treasury, payroll and tax.

• Drive all post‑month‑end activities for accurate general ledger and audit‑ready reporting.
• Prepare and submit monthly IFRS and annual FRS102 statements on time.
• Maintain general ledger accounting, month‑end close and reconciliation processes.
• Monitor evolving accounting standards and drive internal reviews.
• Lead the evolution of systems, accounting policies and processes.
• Manage statutory accounts and audits, liaise with external auditors.
• Serve as site focal point for internal control activities.
• Lead credit control, enforce credit policies, deliver cash forecasts.
• Oversee payroll control procedures and compliance reporting.
• Ensure accurate VAT and corporation tax submissions.
• Lead and develop a small team, fostering continuous improvement.

• 25 days holiday a year (plus bank holidays), with an additional day for every 10 years’ service.
• Flexitime – accrue up to contractual hours.
• Hybrid working – 3 days onsite, 2 days from home.
• On‑site restaurant with 1.50 £ subsidy for lunch.
• Health cash‑back scheme and generous pension contributions.
• Company shares and annual bonus up to 5 %.
• Access to a benefits portal with lifestyle benefits.
• Free parking, green scheme and Amazon vouchers for eco‑friendly commuting.

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA).
• Strong understanding of accounting standards and statutory requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in fast‑paced environment, attention to detail.
• Self‑starter willing to take initiative.
• Desirable: Corporate background, company tax experience, SAP ERP experience.

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 base + £12,000 OTE (uncapped). Uncapped commission.

• Prospecting, qualifying and generating new business leads.
• Booking and managing meetings for the senior sales team.
• Building relationships with decision‑makers in SME and mid‑market clients.
• Maintaining a healthy pipeline through LinkedIn, calls and email outreach.
• Supporting campaigns and following up on inbound leads.

• 1–2 years B2B sales (IT, cyber or telecoms preferred).
• Confident communicator with energy and curiosity.
• Organised, self‑motivated and goal‑driven.
• Keen to learn about MDR, EDR and cyber security.
• Must be local to Fareham (on‑site role).

Based in Southampton or Salisbury, you’ll nurture existing client relationships and support digital growth, including website support.

• Route client requests to appropriate teams, translating needs into tasks.
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify solutions and explain them to clients.
• Manage urgent client requests with efficiency and composure.
• Maintain relationships and resolve client frustrations.
• Track client spend against contracts and SOWs.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Adhere to confidentiality and data security policies.

Grow and increase sales in the branch’s geographic area, building strong customer relationships and achieving business excellence.

• Cold calling and direct outreach to potential clients.
• Build and sustain professional relationships.
• Plan, organise and work to tight deadlines.
• Represent the company professionally.
• Be a valid UK driving licence holder.
• Provide effective time management and reliability.

Providing teaching professionals to the Southampton area, building strong links with key stakeholders.

• Resourcing and registering qualified teaching professionals.
• Speaking to clients to identify needs within set timescales.
• Advertising jobs, CV searching and registrations.
• Working with the team to fill bookings.
• Supporting candidate mailers.

• Great holidays plus birthday off.
• Target‑based incentives and rewards.
• Career progression based on personal achievement.
• Opportunity to become a team leader or manager quickly.
• Industry‑leading training throughout career.
• A culture that motivates, excites and stimulates.
• Monthly company social events.

Salary: £28,000 – £29,000 (DOE). Annual bonus and performance related bonus.

• Manage key customer accounts for long‑term satisfaction.
• Prepare accurate quotations and respond to enquiries.
• Understand client requirements and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Identify and contact new business prospects.
• Owner of sales targets, performance and account results.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams to support customers.
• Proven account management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Commercially aware and highly organised.
• Confident with MS Office and CRM.

Appointments to a ready‑made portfolio of happy clients, with full support and training.

• Act as main point of contact for your portfolio of accounts.
• Build and maintain long‑term relationships.
• Drive upsell and cross‑sell opportunities.
• Consistently achieve revenue and retention targets.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and forecasts.
• Deliver tailored solutions adding real value to clients.

• Proven account management experience (telecoms, IT or B2B services).
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship‑building skills.
• A proactive, self‑motivated, target‑driven individual.
• Ability to juggle multiple accounts while maintaining high service levels.
• Commercially aware and passionate about helping businesses thrive.

Salary: £28,000 + bonuses. Hybrid working, 22 days holiday (up to 25 with years of service), pension and comprehensive training scheme.

• Trusted point of contact for the customer, handling queries and complaints.
• Understand customer requirements and maximise satisfaction.
• Ensure SLA adherence and communicate with other departments.
• Promote products and services to maximise accounts.
• Hold customer review meetings and ensure timely account payments.
• Maintain contact with the allocated customer base and deliver results.
• Confident dealing with customers.