Cobb & Jones Recruitment

Our client are looking for a Cost Business Partner to join their growing team. Reporting directly into the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis providing support with cost analysis, reporting and improving and streamlining financial performance. The role offers hybrid working from their office in Medway Towns. The organisation offer excellent benefits at a time of transformation and growth. You will be responsible for • Budgeting and forecasting for the group function • Monthly reporting and variance analysis • Developing and implementing a set of financial KPIs for the teams • Develop and lead a continuous process across your cost centre areas. • Provide supplier cost analysis and identify opportunities for cost control You will be – • Fully qualified • Experience working as a finance business partner or similar role in a fast paced environment • Advanced knowledge of accounting systems • Knowledge of Anaplan - desired but not essential

Our client are looking for a Cost Business Partner to join their growing team. Reporting directly into the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis providing support with cost analysis, reporting and improving and streamlining financial performance. The role offers hybrid working from their office in Medway Towns. The organisation offer excellent benefits at a time of transformation and growth.

Our client a multi-site group are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Accountant for their offices in the Medway Towns. This person will act as the main point of contact for the UK and provide support to the Financial Controller and finance team in producing their monthly and annual reporting. Key Responsibilities • Accurate financial reporting and contribution to the budget/ foreca t processing • Liaise with internal and external auditors and ensure a smooth process and resolution of queries • Developing a sound knowledge of joint venture and joint operation related matters to support the Group Finance Manager • To administer the companies assets in accordance with the established financial controls and accounting policies of the Company. • Be responsible for tax queries and submissions You will • Fully qualified – ACCA/ CIMA or ACA • Have a good understanding of UK and US GAAP • Experienced in working for an international organisation • Possess a good understanding of P&L; balance sheet reporting and look to improve existing processes

Our client a multi-site group are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Accountant for their offices in the Medway Towns. This person will act as the main point of contact for the UK and provide support to the Financial Controller and finance team in producing their monthly and annual reporting. Key Responsibilities • Accurate financial reporting and contribution to the budget/ foreca

Financial Controller | Maidstone (M20 J8) – Hybrid | £60k - £70k This is a great opportunity to join a growing, Private Equity backed engineering business as Financial Controller. You will be a highly skilled and experienced Financial Controller who will be responsible for overseeing and managing all financial activities, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance with financial regulatio s. Your expertise will play a crucial role in providing strategic financial guidance to the management team and driving the financial success of the company. Key areas of responsibility: Financial Planning and Analysis; budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, variance analysis Financial Reporting and Compliance; financial statements, balance sheet control, cashflow reporting, statutory reporting, reporting for investors and liaising with Auditors Budgeting and Cost Control; lead budget process, liaise with department heads to set and achieve financial targets. Monitor and control expenses, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement effective cost management strategies In

Financial Controller | Maidstone (M20 J8) – Hybrid | £60k - £70k This is a great opportunity to join a growing, Private Equity backed engineering business as Financial Controller. You will be a highly skilled and experienced Financial Controller who will be responsible for overseeing and managing all financial activities, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance with financial regulatio

Our client are looking for an Interim Senior Group Accountant to help their finance team on a 3- 6 month fixed term contract with the possibility of extension/ long term permanent opportunities. Hybrid working available with 2 x days in their West Kent office. The role will report into the Director of Financial Control. Responsibilities - Helping the team with their upcoming year end C ordination of the financial audit and interim audits for the group Reviewing of statutory accounts Balance sheet reconciliations Consolidations Accountability for accounting and budgeting for central group functions. To ensure adherence to accounting policy and promoting consistency You will be - Fully qualified either ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent with at least 3 years PQE. Advanced Excel skills Experience in both financial and management accounting roles Involvement in group accounting and consolidation Knowledge and understanding of best practice in relation to cash management and taxation. Available to start a new role on short notice

Our client are looking for an Interim Senior Group Accountant to help their finance team on a 3- 6 month fixed term contract with the possibility of extension/ long term permanent opportunities. Hybrid working available with 2 x days in their West Kent office. The role will report into the Director of Financial Control. Responsibilities - Helping the team with their upcoming year end C

Working for a division of a multi-million T/O International organisation, this is a fantastic opportunity for a strategic, commercially astute individual to join the business at an exciting time of growth and transformation. Reporting to the Financial Controller working from their offices in East Kent with hybrid working available. Responsibilities – To manage all Treasury processes in a strong control environment. To manage all cash forecasting To liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders building key relationships To liaise effectively with senior management on all Treasury matters To balance the cash needs of the company and ensure suppliers are paid on time. Develop and maintain accurate cashflow models You will have: 5 years’ Treasury experience An understanding and appreciation of complex financing arrangements Strong Microsoft Office skills and advanced Excel Degree qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified and/or Treasury CertIT or CERTIM qualification In return the company offer an excellent benefits

Working for a division of a multi-million T/O International organisation, this is a fantastic opportunity for a strategic, commercially astute individual to join the business at an exciting time of growth and transformation. Reporting to the Financial Controller working from their offices in East Kent with hybrid working available. Responsibilities – To manage all Treasury processes in

Finance Business Partner – FP&A | Remote – Kent | Up to £55k Great opportunity for a commercially astute Finance Business Partner to join the Head Office function of a large, International business in a largely remote capacity. Regular travel to meet the team who are based in Kent is required so you must be within a commutable distance. This role will take responsibility for the outward facing element of the FP&A function. This will involve regular business partnering with key stakeholders within the division and ongoing financial support to those stakeholders. This will involve business partnering on cornerstone items such as 5-year plans, budgets, forecasts, month-end performance as well trading, operational and project related finance support. This role will work closely with and support the Head of Finance. Role details: • Ensuring finance is well represented within the business and maintains an outward facing presence • Business partnering with the key stakeholders to ensure that the above elements are produced to a high degree of accuracy • Production o

Finance Business Partner – FP&A | Remote – Kent | Up to £55k Great opportunity for a commercially astute Finance Business Partner to join the Head Office function of a large, International business in a largely remote capacity. Regular travel to meet the team who are based in Kent is required so you must be within a commutable distance. This role will take responsibility for the outward

Purchase Ledger Clerk | 20-25k (hybrid / flexi hours) | Near Maidstone Cobb & Jones Recruitment are working in partnership with a dynamic and well-established services business near Maidstone in the recruitment of a Purchase Ledger Clerk. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous purchase ledger experience to join a team orientated business, offering a flexible working envi onment. The business is offering the role on a FULL TIME or PART TIME basis for the right candidate. As Purchase Ledger Clerk, you will be responsible for efficiently and accurately processing supplier invoices, ensuring timely payments, and maintaining accurate records of all financial transactions related to accounts payable. This role plays a vital part in the smooth operation of the finance department. Key Responsibilities will include: Invoice Processing • Receive, verify, and process supplier invoices for payment. • Ensure that invoices are correctly coded, authorised, and matched with purchase orders or delivery receipts. • Investigate and resolve any discrepancies or i

Purchase Ledger Clerk | 20-25k (hybrid / flexi hours) | Near Maidstone Cobb & Jones Recruitment are working in partnership with a dynamic and well-established services business near Maidstone in the recruitment of a Purchase Ledger Clerk. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous purchase ledger experience to join a team orientated business, offering a flexible working envi

FP&A Analyst| South East London, Bromley – Hybrid | upto £50k Great opportunity to join a highly successful Financial Services business who pride themselves on creating a collaborative, creative and respectful culture. This FP&A Analyst role is a newly created position to help drive ambitious growth plans during a period of transformative business strategy. The main purpose of the role i supporting analysis and reporting of the organisations performance, key parts in budgeting and presentations for high level stakeholders. You will also be involved in providing key support to the new and evolving department, helping to design, embed and execute new processes, working closely and with the guidance of senior employees. This role offers the opportunity learn under a senior structure, improve materially to business processes, and play a visible role in execution of company strategy objectives. Key Responsibilities & Duties • Prepare monthly and quarterly management information packs, for both financial and data. • Quantitative analysis of results and performance, w

FP&A Analyst| South East London, Bromley – Hybrid | upto £50k Great opportunity to join a highly successful Financial Services business who pride themselves on creating a collaborative, creative and respectful culture. This FP&A Analyst role is a newly created position to help drive ambitious growth plans during a period of transformative business strategy. The main purpose of the role i

Credit Controller | Sittingbourne | 22k - 26k Our client, a successful services business in Sittingbourne, is looking to appoint an energetic Credit Control / Sales Ledger Clerk to join there finance function. This is a great opportunity for someone with some credit control exposure and good administration skills to support the team and develop. The company is successful, well established an has low staff turnover. The team is friendly, and the role will evolve into one that will be responsible for maintaining relevant debt ledger and working alongside colleagues to ensure that all credit control duties for the team are completed. The primary aim of the role is to develop rapport with customers to ensure any bad debt risk is minimized. • Posting daily cash • Maintaining ledger • Credit card transactions • Telephone calls • New account opening (sickness/leave covering) • Preparing individual excel statements/consolidated invoices • Produce weekly copy invoices for customers and send according to customer requirements • Maintain other duties accurately

Credit Controller | Sittingbourne | 22k - 26k Our client, a successful services business in Sittingbourne, is looking to appoint an energetic Credit Control / Sales Ledger Clerk to join there finance function. This is a great opportunity for someone with some credit control exposure and good administration skills to support the team and develop. The company is successful, well established an

Financial Systems & Reporting Associates | Ashford/Remote | £28-32K As a Financial Systems & Reporting Associate, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the financial systems and reporting team. Your primary responsibility will be to maintain and supervise the consolidation system, providing crucial support to our European Finance team, International Reporting, and International FP&A Teams This role encompasses various aspects of financial systems, from master data management to troubleshooting technical issues and contributing to change management processes. Responsibilities: • Assist during the month-end close cycle, ensuring smooth operations • Maintain FX rates and ensure compliance • Investigate and resolve package/report issues • Analyse data to enhance reporting consistency across the network • Contribute to the development of various financial packages • Maintain master data • Oversee user management processes, collaborating with Internal Audit for compliance • Play a role in change management, improving reporting functionalities • Monit

Financial Systems & Reporting Associates | Ashford/Remote | £28-32K As a Financial Systems & Reporting Associate, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the financial systems and reporting team. Your primary responsibility will be to maintain and supervise the consolidation system, providing crucial support to our European Finance team, International Reporting, and International FP&A Teams

Group Accountant | Mid-Kent or London Hybrid | £50k - £60k + Bonus DOE Our client a multi-site Group are looking for an experienced Accountant to join them as a Group Accountant on a permanent basis. This role could be based in Kent or London dependant on your preference working 2 days in the office and 3 from home. This is a newly created position due to company growth. You will support ith the accounting and reconciliation of certain Group reporting items, with a particular focus on joint arrangement venture related accounting matters. Other areas of focus include payroll, intercompany processes and reconciliation and management accounts for a small number of entities. This role would suit someone looking for a first move from practice to industry especially within audit or a strong Financial/Group Accountant from a large company. Key Responsibilities • Assisting business units in the reconciling of balances with joint ventures and joint operations, including ascertaining correct classification in the Group balance sheet; • Working with the Group Finance Manager

Group Accountant | Mid-Kent or London Hybrid | £50k - £60k + Bonus DOE Our client a multi-site Group are looking for an experienced Accountant to join them as a Group Accountant on a permanent basis. This role could be based in Kent or London dependant on your preference working 2 days in the office and 3 from home. This is a newly created position due to company growth. You will support

Trainee Accountant |Mid-Kent/Remote Working | Up to £25k Our client, an exciting and fast paced services business with offices in London and Kent, is looking to appoint a Trainee Accountant who is eager to commence their career in finance. As Trainee Accountant, you will be developed and fully supported through your accountancy qualification whilst learning all aspects of the business to f st track you to a managerial position within the business. In this role you will get the opportunity to learn all aspects of finance and spend 3-6 months in each department learning what they do. • Purchase Ledger • Credit Control • Billings • Payroll • Treasury • Capex • Tax • Management Accounts • Financial Planning and Analysis Personal Competencies: • Strong Excel skills • Excellent organisational skills and ability to deliver to specific deadlines • Able to work simultaneously on many tasks • Great analytical and logical problem solving skills • Demonstrates high levels of accuracy and attention to detail • Self-motivated and keen fo

Trainee Accountant |Mid-Kent/Remote Working | Up to £25k Our client, an exciting and fast paced services business with offices in London and Kent, is looking to appoint a Trainee Accountant who is eager to commence their career in finance. As Trainee Accountant, you will be developed and fully supported through your accountancy qualification whilst learning all aspects of the business to f

Financial Accountant | Near Tonbridge | upto £40k Cobb & Jones Recruitment are working in partnership with a successful FMCG business in West Kent who are looking for an all-round accountant to join them as a Financial Accountant. This role is a full-time permanent opportunity working Monday to Friday with Hybrid opportunities. The main purpose of the role will be supporting accurate and t mely processing of financial transactions and processes, internal/external reporting requirements and to assist with the completion of the year-end statutory accounts. Main responsibilities • Assist with the end of month reviews and signoff within Group deadlines • Assist in all balance sheet reconciliations are completed each month • Responsibility for the company cash book and weekly bank reconciliations • Responsibility for the company fixed asset register and tax tracker • Responsibility and timely submission of all statutory returns for various authorities, including HMRC Corp Tax, Payroll, VAT & fiscal and customs declarations • Responsibility for ensuring payroll

Financial Accountant | Near Tonbridge | upto £40k Cobb & Jones Recruitment are working in partnership with a successful FMCG business in West Kent who are looking for an all-round accountant to join them as a Financial Accountant. This role is a full-time permanent opportunity working Monday to Friday with Hybrid opportunities. The main purpose of the role will be supporting accurate and t

Our client a growing FMCG business based in the North Kent area are looking to recruit a Sales Support Administrator. You will be working closely with the Sales Ledger team and reporting into the Sales Support Admin Team Leader Main role responsibilities - Review and process customer orders - Amend orders in a timely fashion when resource challenges occur and advise relevant teams - Confir dispatched volumes to internal and external supply chain to ensure accurate delivery documentation - Investigate, record and resolve customer delivery discrepancies and source proof of delivery (POD) - Effectively communicate and understand what to do when orders are delayed or are not received - Ensure HMRC compliance in processing Supplementary Declarations for exports to Northern Ireland - Attend internal and external meetings - Ensure customer pricing is maintained and accurate Skills required: - Confident to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders - Numerate and a high level of attention to detail and accurate data recording - Time managemen

Our client a growing FMCG business based in the North Kent area are looking to recruit a Sales Support Administrator. You will be working closely with the Sales Ledger team and reporting into the Sales Support Admin Team Leader Main role responsibilities - Review and process customer orders - Amend orders in a timely fashion when resource challenges occur and advise relevant teams - Confir

Our client, a well established family business within the food sector has seen rapid growth and is looking to add another member to the payroll team on a part time basis. The ideal candidate would be looking to work 25-30 hours per week. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: • Prepare payroll sheets • Process and reset payroll • Labour Analysis report • Labour Journ l • Finalise and submission • Upload payslips • Process leavers and issue P45s • Answer queries • Add new starters • Generate net pay report to issue to the Management Accountant • Attachment of earnings and Unison payments • Other Adhoc tasks when required Skills & Qualities • Positive enthusiastic approach with a can-do attitude • Able to work autonomously and flexibly • Good organisation skills • Good Excel and all-round IT skills • High level of accuracy and good attention to detail. • Experience in payroll processing • Good communicator with strong interpersonal skills • Sage 50 Payroll

Our client, a well established family business within the food sector has seen rapid growth and is looking to add another member to the payroll team on a part time basis. The ideal candidate would be looking to work 25-30 hours per week. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: • Prepare payroll sheets • Process and reset payroll • Labour Analysis report • Labour Journ

Our client, a well-established family business that has grown significantly over the years based in Mid Kent is looking to appoint a Purchase Ledger Supervisor to join their team. This role will be 100% based in the office, working 9 till 5:30 Monday to Friday. The role offers candidates an opportunity to take responsibility for the full Purchase Ledger function and to ensure the purchase ledg r clerks remain focussed and on top of tasks as well as completing purchase ledger tasks yourself. You will be responsible for: • Taking responsibility for the Purchase Ledger function • Processing supplier invoices and credit notes on a daily basis • Allocation of Direct Debits • Monthly reconciliations of supplier accounts • Monthly Aged Creditor Reports • Debit balance monitoring, and resolution as required • Obtain outstanding documentation from suppliers • Liaise with management team regarding aged and disputed supplier invoices • Monthly and bi-weekly payment runs (Cheque & BACs) – prepare and review prior to management authorisation • Raise ad-hoc p

Our client, a well-established family business that has grown significantly over the years based in Mid Kent is looking to appoint a Purchase Ledger Supervisor to join their team. This role will be 100% based in the office, working 9 till 5:30 Monday to Friday. The role offers candidates an opportunity to take responsibility for the full Purchase Ledger function and to ensure the purchase ledg

A hugely successful progressive business based in Dover is seeking to appoint an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team on a permanent basis reporting to the Lead Accounts Payable Specialist. As part of the AP team you will be responsible for: - Responsible for creating all payments within the finance system and manually on the banking platforms - Responsible for all inv ices from approval to submission and payment - Management of the supplier details - Open, review and distribute all post - Manage queries and escalate when required - Work with internal parties to resolve complaints - Review statements to ensure the creditors balance is accurate - Responding to all queries from internal and external parties Key skills: - Excellent communication skills - Ability to work in a team, as well as using own initiative - Self disciplined and efficient, with a proactive nature - Strong attention to detail This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual to grow with an expanding business – apply now to not miss out.

A hugely successful progressive business based in Dover is seeking to appoint an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team on a permanent basis reporting to the Lead Accounts Payable Specialist. As part of the AP team you will be responsible for: - Responsible for creating all payments within the finance system and manually on the banking platforms - Responsible for all inv

Financial Accountant | Medway, Kent | upto £55k Our client a successful organisation in Medway are looking for a Financial Accountant to join them on a permanent basis. The organisation offer Hybrid working options working 37 hours a week. The main purpose of the role will be the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closing process and reporting according to US GAAP and local statuto y requirements for UK Holding Companies. Key accountabilities include: • Responsible for the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closing process for UK Holding Companies • Responsible for annual Budget and Long-Range Plan development and reporting • Responsible for monthly forecasting • Ensure reporting is according to US GAAP • Ensure compliance with all relevant SOX controls • Ensure local statutory requirements are fulfilled correctly and timely • Preparation and posting of journal vouchers according to tax, local GAAP and internal policies • Preparation of tax calculations and deferred taxes • Calculation of Accruals, Allowances, etc. • Manage In

Financial Accountant | Medway, Kent | upto £55k Our client a successful organisation in Medway are looking for a Financial Accountant to join them on a permanent basis. The organisation offer Hybrid working options working 37 hours a week. The main purpose of the role will be the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closing process and reporting according to US GAAP and local statuto

Management Accountant | Mid-Kent/Hybrid| £35k Our client who is working within the construction type industry is looking to recruit an Accountant to join their busy team in the Mid-Kent area. This role offers Hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 from home. You will work a 37.5 hour week. The purpose of this role is to support the finance function with the following:- • Acc uals & prepayments • P&L account preparation • Balance sheet reconciliations and resulting investigations • VAT • Debt collection / Credit Control You will be required to have • You will be a minimum AAT qualified, studying towards an accounting qualification or QBE • Experience working within an all-round accounts role which includes credit control and Profit & Loss accounting • Good Excel skills including pivot tables, vlookups, sumif statements. • Similar experience with a construction, distribution, logistics type organisation • Good organisational skills with the ability to meet fixed deadlines whilst maintaining quality standards. • The ability to deal

Management Accountant | Mid-Kent/Hybrid| £35k Our client who is working within the construction type industry is looking to recruit an Accountant to join their busy team in the Mid-Kent area. This role offers Hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 from home. You will work a 37.5 hour week. The purpose of this role is to support the finance function with the following:- • Acc

Senior Internal Auditor | Kent/WFH with travel | £50k - £55k We are working in partnership with an insurance group in Kent that are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Internal Auditor on a permanent basis. The majority of this role will be working from home, however 20% of your time will include travelling to different sites across the UK. Reporting into the Internal Audit Manager ou will be required to conduct internal audit work on a variety of audit assignments as determined by the annual Audit Plan such as general insurance, operations, claims, underwriting and regulatory hot topics. You will be working closely with the Internal Audit Manager to provide independent and objective assurance to senior management, the Board and Audit Committee. Relevant general insurance and/or financial services experience is required and you should be a self-starter ready to hit the ground running. To be considered for this role you must have general insurance/financial services Internal Audit experience. The main responsibilities include:- • Document understanding of busi

Senior Internal Auditor | Kent/WFH with travel | £50k - £55k We are working in partnership with an insurance group in Kent that are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Internal Auditor on a permanent basis. The majority of this role will be working from home, however 20% of your time will include travelling to different sites across the UK. Reporting into the Internal Audit Manager