Cobb & Jones Recruitment

Finance Assistant | Medway | £24-28K We are exclusively working with our client who are looking to add a finance assistant to their growing team. They are a company that prides themselves on having a fantastic company culture and are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join them in their relaxed office. The role is very well rounded and our client is looking for the successful candidate o grow with them and to play a key role in the companies growth over the next few years. Key responsibilities include: • Processing purchase invoices • Raising sales invoices • Allocating receipts & payments • Credit control duties • Assisting in the audit process • Supporting the wider finance team and implementing improvements • Supporting the budgeting process Candidate profile: • Experience working as a Finance Assistant • Great communication skills • AAT Studier, Qualified or QBE • PL & SL Experience • Ability work well on your own as well as in a team.

Finance Assistant | Medway | £24-28K We are exclusively working with our client who are looking to add a finance assistant to their growing team. They are a company that prides themselves on having a fantastic company culture and are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join them in their relaxed office. The role is very well rounded and our client is looking for the successful candidate

Accounts Assistant | Gillingham | £28k - £30k An opportunity for a full time Accounts Assistant has arisen to support our clients Finance team in Sales and Purchase Ledger and Credit Control functions. The role is based in Gillingham, Kent. 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. Responsibilities and Activities: • Raising the following in the Finance System:  New Project details  Contract Sales Orders  Application for Payments  Contract Sales Invoices  Purchase Orders  Purchase Invoices and checking there validity against the Purchase Order  Sundry Sales Invoices • Credit notes • Creating new Customer and Vendors in the Finance System • Running debtor reporting • Bank reconciliations • Processing Credit Card expenses and ensuring all relevant receipts have been provided • Preparing and issuing statements as necessary • Maintaining credit control operations in collaboration with colleagues as appropriate to ensure swift resolution of any required actions • Reconciliation of supplier statements • Running a

Accounts Assistant | Gillingham | £28k - £30k An opportunity for a full time Accounts Assistant has arisen to support our clients Finance team in Sales and Purchase Ledger and Credit Control functions. The role is based in Gillingham, Kent. 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. Responsibilities and Activities: • Raising the following in the Finance System:  New Project

Payroll Administrator | Gillingham | £28k - £30k An opportunity for a full time Payroll Administrator has arisen to support our clients Finance team in processing both weekly and monthly payrolls. Responsibilities and Activities: • Processing of company payrolls, ensuring accurate calculations of all payments and deductions. • Checking and processing timesheets for accuracy and com leteness. • Ensuring all relevant payments are made according to set timescales, to both employees and other appropriate entities. • Payroll reporting to meet internal and statutory obligations. • Completion of necessary payroll month end reconciliations. • Processing the company pension schemes according to auto enrolment legislation and ensuring accurate submissions within the deadlines. • Processing payroll year end reporting according to relevant legislation and within deadlines as set by internal and external (e.g. HMRC) requirements. • Preparing and issuing all relevant periodic or occasional payroll documentation such as P60’s and P11D’s according to HMRC or othe

Payroll Administrator | Gillingham | £28k - £30k An opportunity for a full time Payroll Administrator has arisen to support our clients Finance team in processing both weekly and monthly payrolls. Responsibilities and Activities: • Processing of company payrolls, ensuring accurate calculations of all payments and deductions. • Checking and processing timesheets for accuracy and com

Senior Finance Manager | East Kent | £55k - £60k A highly successful, privately owned international business with ambitious plans for growth, require an experienced Senior Finance Manager to join them as their finance team grows in this newly created role. This role is based in East Kent and currently operate 5 days a week in the office. You will play a key role in maintaining all the ke elements of the finance function, ensuring the team maintains good processes and practices, meeting deadlines and delivering the required financial reports for the business. Responsibilities: • Responsible for the preparation of monthly management accounts, including completing all balance sheet reconciliations. • Prepare month-end journals for tax, prepayments, accrued income, and accrued expenditure. • Provide commentary on actuals and budget variances for review. • Take ownership of HMRC, VAT and company audit • Assisting all areas of the wider business with ad-hoc financial support The ideal candidate: • ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified or candidates qualified by ex

Senior Finance Manager | East Kent | £55k - £60k A highly successful, privately owned international business with ambitious plans for growth, require an experienced Senior Finance Manager to join them as their finance team grows in this newly created role. This role is based in East Kent and currently operate 5 days a week in the office. You will play a key role in maintaining all the ke

Office Administrator | Sevenoaks | Up to £32K Our client a hugely successful family run business are looking to strengthen by adding a Office Administrator to their team, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the office environment alongside helping out the wider team with ad hoc duties. Key responsibilities include: • Sending out quotes • Dealing with queries • Ordering equipment • First point of call for answering the phones • Dealing with bookings Candidate profile: • Strong organisational skills • Great communication skills • Good telephone manner • Great personality

Office Administrator | Sevenoaks | Up to £32K Our client a hugely successful family run business are looking to strengthen by adding a Office Administrator to their team, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the office environment alongside helping out the wider team with ad hoc duties. Key responsibilities include: • Sending out quotes • Dealing with queries •

Bookkeeper | Sevenoaks | Up to £40K Our client a hugely successful family run business are looking to strengthen by adding a Transactional Finance Manager/Bookkeeper to their team, the successful candidate will be taking responsibility for the in house finance function Key responsibilities include: • Preparing and submitting VAT Returns • Raising sales invoices • Allocating rec ipts & payments • Managing the payment run • Bank reconciliations • Dealing with queries Candidate profile: • Strong organisational skills • Great communication skills • AAT Studier, Qualified or QBE • PL & SL Experience • Ability work well on your own as well as in a team.

Bookkeeper | Sevenoaks | Up to £40K Our client a hugely successful family run business are looking to strengthen by adding a Transactional Finance Manager/Bookkeeper to their team, the successful candidate will be taking responsibility for the in house finance function Key responsibilities include: • Preparing and submitting VAT Returns • Raising sales invoices • Allocating rec

Financial Controller | Medway – on site | Up to £70k Cobb & Jones are exclusively partnering with a private equity backed group of businesses who are highly acquisitive and going through an exciting period of growth and process improvement. Due to this growth, they have a newly created Financial Controller role, reporting to the Director of Finance, and managing a small team. This is an xciting opportunity to join a business that has great people, where you can make a difference. The Financial Controller will responsible for the preparation, consolidation, and interrogation of financial information for the largest business in the group, and reporting to the holding company. Core responsibilities include: • Interrogation of the monthly management accounts • Support in the collation of the local monthly board packs • Analysis of month-end accounts • Preparation of the group consolidated accounts • Managing the budgeting and forecasting process • Support in the preparation and co-ordination of group audit & statutory accounts • Company cashflow &

Financial Controller | Medway – on site | Up to £70k Cobb & Jones are exclusively partnering with a private equity backed group of businesses who are highly acquisitive and going through an exciting period of growth and process improvement. Due to this growth, they have a newly created Financial Controller role, reporting to the Director of Finance, and managing a small team. This is an

Accounts Assistant | Maidstone (Office Based) | Up to £28K Our client based on the outskirts of Maidstone. Is looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join a part of their busy but small finance team. This role will predominantly focus on managing the purchase ledger and ensuring smooth running of the department. Key responsibilities: • Process supplier invoices and ensure they are a curately recorded • Assist with preparation and process payment runs, ensuring timely payments to suppliers. • Reconcile supplier statements and manage any queries or issues that arise. • Maintain and update the purchase ledger, ensuring all data is accurate and up to date. • Manage sales invoices • Send customer statements • Chase overdue invoices • Take card payments • Debtors list • Cashflow forecasting • Support the finance team with other accounting tasks as needed, including audits and financial reporting. • Communicate effectively with suppliers and internal departments to resolve any payment or invoicing issues. Candidate Profile: • Excel

Accounts Assistant | Maidstone (Office Based) | Up to £28K Our client based on the outskirts of Maidstone. Is looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join a part of their busy but small finance team. This role will predominantly focus on managing the purchase ledger and ensuring smooth running of the department. Key responsibilities: • Process supplier invoices and ensure they are a

Management Accountant | Medway | £40k Our client, an established, growing and fast paced business is seeking to appoint a driven Management Accountant to their busy finance team of 10 people, based full time in their Gillingham office. The business started in 2009 and as of 2019 it has been a private equity backed business with more acquisitions planned. Key Responsibilities: • Prepa e monthly management accountants to group deadlines. • Completion of variance analysis and commentary versus budget for overheads. • Assist the FC with commentary to support the financial result. • Prepare the quarterly VAT returns for Senseco & FSHL. • Supporting the external Audit process, fulfilling auditor queries. • Identifying areas for development within financial reporting across the business. • Support and contribute to improvements within the department. • Balance sheet reconciliations monthly. • Responsible for the maintenance of the chart of accounts, including ensuring a consistent approach to new nominal codes. • Provide accurate, timely and relevant

Management Accountant | Medway | £40k Our client, an established, growing and fast paced business is seeking to appoint a driven Management Accountant to their busy finance team of 10 people, based full time in their Gillingham office. The business started in 2009 and as of 2019 it has been a private equity backed business with more acquisitions planned. Key Responsibilities: • Prepa

Credit Control Manager | Medway | £35k - £38k Our client, an established, growing and fast paced business is seeking to appoint a driven Credit Control Manager to their busy finance team of 10 people, based full time in their Gillingham office. The business started in 2009 and as of 2019 it has been a private equity backed business with more acquisitions planned. Key Responsibilities: • Recording and reconciling incoming receipts and payments for the group (Current debtor days approx. 56). • Proactively chasing payments, including retentions and minor debts. • Evaluate and manage credit risk, ensuring all customer accounts are updated accurately and promptly. • Lead, motivate, and develop the Credit Control team. • Co-ordination of Finance assistants to support with the sales ledger and credit control function. • Resolve customer disputes in collaboration with Business leaders, escalating issues as necessary. • Working closely with the wider Accounts team as required, including supporting the year end audit process. • Producing regular and ad-hoc re

Credit Control Manager | Medway | £35k - £38k Our client, an established, growing and fast paced business is seeking to appoint a driven Credit Control Manager to their busy finance team of 10 people, based full time in their Gillingham office. The business started in 2009 and as of 2019 it has been a private equity backed business with more acquisitions planned. Key Responsibilities:

Credit Control Administrator | Canterbury – Hybrid | 22K Are you looking for a step into the finance industry? Our client is seeking to add a highly organised Credit Control administrator to their extremely busy team in the Canterbury area. The role will be hybrid working after the probation period. Responsibilities: • Providing full admin support to the Credit Control team • Posting c sh to the sales ledger to ensure it is allocated on time • Management of debt exposure • Taking inbound calls & logging queries • Issuing weekly query reports • Interaction with Sales Order Processing • Completing KPI’s for including in monthly CC reports • Ensuring accuracy of data to enable effective review of credit limits • Ad hoc support to the business Requirements: • Administrative experience • Good attention to detail • Highly organised • Good communicator • Excellent customer service • Flexibility in adapting to a fasted paced business

Credit Control Administrator | Canterbury – Hybrid | 22K Are you looking for a step into the finance industry? Our client is seeking to add a highly organised Credit Control administrator to their extremely busy team in the Canterbury area. The role will be hybrid working after the probation period. Responsibilities: • Providing full admin support to the Credit Control team • Posting c

Finance Director | Gravesend | £90k - £100k DOE Cobb & Jones have been retained exclusively to support in the search for a new Finance Director. Working closely with the CEO and SLT, the Finance Director will have responsibility for a small finance team, overall financial control and the financial direction and strategy of the company. The business is a passionate and reactive organisation th t has adapted well to market challenges, whilst they have strong leadership from an operations perspective, this role will be crucial to continue commercial improvements. Responsibilities: • Team management, coaching, development, continue to review structure and allow for business growth • Prepare and deliver all relevant financial reporting to the Board and communicate effectively with the wider senior management teams • Lead on all FP&A processes, including annual and monthly budgets, forecasts and longer-term models • Support commercial strategy through cost assessments and projections, support with tenders through margin analysis and SLA/KPI analysis and reporting • Pr

Finance Director | Gravesend | £90k - £100k DOE Cobb & Jones have been retained exclusively to support in the search for a new Finance Director. Working closely with the CEO and SLT, the Finance Director will have responsibility for a small finance team, overall financial control and the financial direction and strategy of the company. The business is a passionate and reactive organisation th

Interim Commercial Accountant | Outskirts of Maidstone | Up to £65k Our client is a well-established and successful privately-owned business based in the outskirts of Maidstone, who are looking for a commercial accountant to join the team on a 12 x month fixed-term contract. The person in this role will ideally be able to gain a thorough understanding of the business through building work ng relationships at all levels within the company. Key responsibilities: Creation of financial models and templates for product analysis throughout the business Understand and challenge data sources and assumptions to ensure reporting is robust, consistent, and supportable Build costing models to gain as much value from non-finance data as possible Prepare weekly P&Ls for the business, with detailed variance analysis. Ensuring the consignment tracker reconciles to the finance system and packing sheets. Ad hoc projects and duties as required. The ideal candidate: Will be fully qualified – ACA, ACCA or CIMA (candidates qualified by experience will

Interim Commercial Accountant | Outskirts of Maidstone | Up to £65k Our client is a well-established and successful privately-owned business based in the outskirts of Maidstone, who are looking for a commercial accountant to join the team on a 12 x month fixed-term contract. The person in this role will ideally be able to gain a thorough understanding of the business through building work

Finance Administrator | 20-25k | Near Maidstone Cobb & Jones Recruitment are working in partnership with a dynamic and well-established services business near Maidstone in the recruitment of a Finance Administrator As a Finance Administrator, you will be responsible for efficiently and accurately processing supplier invoices, ensuring timely payments, and maintaining accurate records of all fin ncial transactions related to accounts payable, pricing orders, customer service, cashbook reconciliations. This role plays a vital part in the smooth operation of the finance department. Key Responsibilities will include: • Processing invoices • Coding and matching • Statement reconciliations • Managing the accounts inbox • Pricing • Dealing with customer queries Candidates will possess the following skills and experience: • Experience in a customer service role • Strong attention to detail and accuracy. • Excellent organisational and time-management skills. • Effective communication and interpersonal abilities. • Ability to work both independentl

Finance Administrator | 20-25k | Near Maidstone Cobb & Jones Recruitment are working in partnership with a dynamic and well-established services business near Maidstone in the recruitment of a Finance Administrator As a Finance Administrator, you will be responsible for efficiently and accurately processing supplier invoices, ensuring timely payments, and maintaining accurate records of all fin

Graduate Accounts Assistant | Maidstone - Hybrid | £23-27K A new exciting opportunity has become available for a leading business in their field on the outskirts of Maidstone. The client have gone through a large growth period and are now looking to add to their team. Responsibilities will include: • Process financial documents such as invoices, bills, and accounts payable and receivable

Graduate Accounts Assistant | Maidstone - Hybrid | £23-27K A new exciting opportunity has become available for a leading business in their field on the outskirts of Maidstone. The client have gone through a large growth period and are now looking to add to their team. Responsibilities will include: • Process financial documents such as invoices, bills, and accounts payable and receivable

Senior Group Reporting Accountant | Dartford | £70k Basic + £5k Car Allowance Cobb & Jones Recruitment are supporting a large engineering focused company in their search for a new Senior Group Reporting Accounting. The role will involve taking an active role in supporting the delivery of the year-end financial statements and monthly management accounts reporting. This role will provide capac ty to drive management accounts alignment and broaden the group control environment as well as supporting the long-term contract accounting reviews across the business. Reporting to the Head of Reporting within the central finance team with a high degree of exposure to the European senior management team. Team Deliverables: • Preparation and review of the Group consolidated financial accounts • Preparation and review of the UK statutory accounts • Preparation of technical accounting papers to support the year end audit process • Preparation of a small number of monthly management accounts • Review of accounting position on long term contracts in line with IFRS 15 • Suppo

Senior Group Reporting Accountant | Dartford | £70k Basic + £5k Car Allowance Cobb & Jones Recruitment are supporting a large engineering focused company in their search for a new Senior Group Reporting Accounting. The role will involve taking an active role in supporting the delivery of the year-end financial statements and monthly management accounts reporting. This role will provide capac

Financial Controller | Sittingbourne | £80k - £100k DOE Cobb & Jones are recruiting exclusively for a Financial Controller within a medium sized organisation who have a proven history of strategic acquisitions and operational excellence, their commitment to innovation and performance makes them an exciting place for driven professionals to thrive. Are you a dynamic and confident finance pro essional ready to take the next step in your career? Join a highly successful and rapidly growing company in the operational sector, renowned for their exceptional track record in recruiting and retaining top-tier finance talent. The Role: As the Financial Controller, you will oversee the financial management across several entities and sites, ensuring robust accounting practices are maintained. You will play a pivotal role in onboarding new acquisitions, integrating them seamlessly into the financial systems. Your responsibilities will include: • Team Management: Leading and developing a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. • Accounts

Financial Controller | Sittingbourne | £80k - £100k DOE Cobb & Jones are recruiting exclusively for a Financial Controller within a medium sized organisation who have a proven history of strategic acquisitions and operational excellence, their commitment to innovation and performance makes them an exciting place for driven professionals to thrive. Are you a dynamic and confident finance pro

Purchase Ledger Administrator | Tower Bridge | £30,000 pro rata Purchase Ledger Administrator based in Tower Bridge. Permanent Role, Part time 22.5 hours per week preferably ideally 3 full days (Monday to Wednesday) with a min of 2 days a week in the office. Key Duties & Responsibilities: • Raising supplier purchase orders • Processing supplier invoices • Raising payments ready f r approval • Filing supplier invoices • Reconciliation of supplier statements • Preparing VAT Returns • Raising customer invoices • Chasing payments of overdue invoices • Allocating payments to invoices • Checking bank accounts daily and processing new transactions • Reconciling bank accounts • Controlling petty cash • Processing credit card statements and expenses claims • Posting credit card expenses on the accounts package • Posting and processing of expense claims Attributes: • Experience of accounts payable or general accounting • Ability to work with agility, prioritising tasks and managing deadlines • Keen attention to detail a

Purchase Ledger Administrator | Tower Bridge | £30,000 pro rata Purchase Ledger Administrator based in Tower Bridge. Permanent Role, Part time 22.5 hours per week preferably ideally 3 full days (Monday to Wednesday) with a min of 2 days a week in the office. Key Duties & Responsibilities: • Raising supplier purchase orders • Processing supplier invoices • Raising payments ready f

FP&A Manager | Ashford | £70k - £80k Cobb & Jones are partnered with a large FMCG business in Ashford, supporting them in their search for a new FP&A Manager. The FP&A Manager is a critical role for the local team. You will be a leader, playing a pivotal role in shaping the company's financial future by providing insightful analysis, accurate forecasting, and strategic guidance to stakeholders t all levels. Your work will shine a light on the commercial performance of the business, as well as performance drivers across multiple channels and geographies. You will lead the annual budgeting process, the annual Mid-Term Strategy review, and drive quarterly forecasting of the P&L and cash positions. You will lead the finance teams in their mission to utilise data and insights to drive value-driven decision making across the group, as we embark on our continual growth journey. Responsibilities: • Provide analytical leadership of performance drivers, with practical alignment to business initiatives and results. • Lead and own collaborative initiatives across Product, Analytics, C

FP&A Manager | Ashford | £70k - £80k Cobb & Jones are partnered with a large FMCG business in Ashford, supporting them in their search for a new FP&A Manager. The FP&A Manager is a critical role for the local team. You will be a leader, playing a pivotal role in shaping the company's financial future by providing insightful analysis, accurate forecasting, and strategic guidance to stakeholders

Accounts Assistant | Outskirts of Maidstone | Up to £30K Pro rata 25 hours We are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join this growing business who are a leading player in their field, the successful candidate will need to be a strong allrounder who has the ability to multi task and prioritise efficiently. Key responsibilities include: • Preparing and submitting VAT Returns • Rai ing sales invoices • Allocating receipts & payments • Managing the payment run • AP Management • Reconciliation work • Processing payroll Candidate profile: • Strong organisational skills • Great communication skills • AAT Studier, Qualified or QBE • PL & SL Experience • Ability work well on your own as well as in a team.

Accounts Assistant | Outskirts of Maidstone | Up to £30K Pro rata 25 hours We are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join this growing business who are a leading player in their field, the successful candidate will need to be a strong allrounder who has the ability to multi task and prioritise efficiently. Key responsibilities include: • Preparing and submitting VAT Returns • Rai