Cobb & Jones Recruitment

Trainee Accounts Assistant | Sevenoaks | £25k Do you want to join a company with strong brands that puts both consumers and responsibility at the heart of the decision-making process? Then this could be the next destination for you, as our client are currently exploring new candidates to join their highly dynamic, fun & friendly team. Role: Our client is looking to strengthen the team & een to meet with potential new colleagues who would thrive in their highly dynamic working environment and who would enjoy working towards their transformational initiatives. This role will be responsible for the daily maintenance of the Sales and Purchase Ledger records. Main Duties: The Accounts Assistant will be a team player and an important member of the Finance team who will regularly collaborate with other cross functional colleagues. Reporting directly into the Controlling Manager, your main responsibilities will include: • Entering daily cash payments into SAP • Reconciling daily payments and Remittances from Customers • Raising Price and Quantity Claims • Upload

Trainee Accounts Assistant | Sevenoaks | £25k Do you want to join a company with strong brands that puts both consumers and responsibility at the heart of the decision-making process? Then this could be the next destination for you, as our client are currently exploring new candidates to join their highly dynamic, fun & friendly team. Role: Our client is looking to strengthen the team &

Commercial Accounts Assistant | Sevenoaks | £25k Do you want to join a company with strong brands that puts both consumers and responsibility at the heart of the decision-making process? Then this could be the next destination for you, as our client are currently exploring new candidates to join their highly dynamic, fun & friendly team. Role: Our client is looking to strengthen the team & keen to meet with potential new colleagues who would thrive in their highly dynamic working environment and who would enjoy working towards their transformational initiatives. This role will be responsible for the daily maintenance of the Sales and Purchase Ledger records. Main Duties: The Accounts Assistant will be a team player and an important member of the Finance team who will regularly collaborate with other cross functional colleagues. Reporting directly into the Controlling Manager, your main responsibilities will include: • Entering daily cash payments into SAP • Reconciling daily payments and Remittances from Customers • Raising Price and Quantity Claims • Upl

Commercial Accounts Assistant | Sevenoaks | £25k Do you want to join a company with strong brands that puts both consumers and responsibility at the heart of the decision-making process? Then this could be the next destination for you, as our client are currently exploring new candidates to join their highly dynamic, fun & friendly team. Role: Our client is looking to strengthen the team

Assistant Accountant | Outskirts of Maidstone | Up to £35K 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 • Raising sales invoice • Allocating receipts & payments • Managing the payment run • AP Management • Completing the year end • 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. Apply online using the apply button.

Assistant Accountant | Outskirts of Maidstone | Up to £35K 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 • Raising sales invoice

Management Accountant | Mid Kent (Hybrid working) | £30-35k DOE and Qualification Our client a highly successful business, part of a larger UK wide Group are looking for a Management Accountant to join their team. The successful candidate will have good communication skills, a professional appearance and be trustworthy and diligent with previous experience in an analytical or business partner ng tasks. As Management Accountant your main purpose will be to assist in preparing the monthly management accounts accurately and on time. The main purpose of the role will be the primary financial controls contact for a variety of different stakeholders across the entire business. You will focus on execution and continuous improvement of financial controls and reporting whilst providing insight and adding value across the team. Ensuring all data is accurate for month end reporting. The organisation offers flexible working, 1-2 days a week in the office working 39 hours. Key responsibilities will include: To ensure key controls are operating effectively across our finan

Management Accountant | Mid Kent (Hybrid working) | £30-35k DOE and Qualification Our client a highly successful business, part of a larger UK wide Group are looking for a Management Accountant to join their team. The successful candidate will have good communication skills, a professional appearance and be trustworthy and diligent with previous experience in an analytical or business partner

Management Accountant | Up to £60k | East Kent This is a superb opportunity for a driven and talented candidate to join a high-growth, well-established FMCG business in a newly created role. This is an exciting time to join the business as it experiences strong success within the UK market and as a result, can offer great exposure for career growth as the business expands both organically an through acquisition. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Management Accountant will be responsible for preparing management accounts having responsibility for the accounting of specific business functions, ensuring that controls, reconciliations, related transactions and HMRC reporting obligations are managed accurately and in a timely manner. Key Responsibilities: Month-end process to include reconciliations, journals, and Preparation of Management accounts for allocated businesses. Prepare, analyse and report KPIs for the finance function and wider business. Internal weekly and monthly reporting for specified business areas, providing explanations and analysis

Management Accountant | Up to £60k | East Kent This is a superb opportunity for a driven and talented candidate to join a high-growth, well-established FMCG business in a newly created role. This is an exciting time to join the business as it experiences strong success within the UK market and as a result, can offer great exposure for career growth as the business expands both organically an

Payroll Officer | Faversham | £25K - £26K pro rata Our client, a well established business has seen 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 hours per week. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: • Ensure Accurate and Timely Payroll Processing: Assist in the operation of the comp terized payroll system to guarantee accurate and timely payment for all employees. • Data Verification and Entry: Verify and enter information in the HR system as required to ensure accurate import into the payroll system. • Support Workplaces: Provide necessary support to workplaces to ensure they can provide accurate information required to run the payroll. • Check and Record Sickness/Absence: On an ongoing basis, review weekly sickness/absence sheets from departments, check for errors, and record sick hours for SSP and Occupational Sick Pay purposes. • Payroll Information Verification: Upon receipt of payroll information, check for errors and make the necessary changes or entr

Payroll Officer | Faversham | £25K - £26K pro rata Our client, a well established business has seen 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 hours per week. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: • Ensure Accurate and Timely Payroll Processing: Assist in the operation of the comp

Head of Finance | Aylesford | £80k - £100k Cobb & Jones are exclusively supporting a small, yet complex Group of companies in their search for a new Head of Finance, reporting into the Finance Director the Head of Finance will have overall responsibility for the day to day running of the Group finance function, team management and management accounts. Why Join This Company? Whilst, like m st businesses they have their challenges, quirks and areas to improve, what they do boast is a group of people worth shouting about, an excellent senior management team with capability and strong communication skills to build an environment where people want to work. Responsibilities: • Oversee accuracy and delivery of monthly management accounts, balance sheet and additional reporting relevant to Board Reports • Team management, mentoring and development • Support year-end process for Group, external audit and statutory accounts • Ensure accurate and timely submission of quarterly VAT returns • Management of bank relationships • Cashflow management and forecasting •

Head of Finance | Aylesford | £80k - £100k Cobb & Jones are exclusively supporting a small, yet complex Group of companies in their search for a new Head of Finance, reporting into the Finance Director the Head of Finance will have overall responsibility for the day to day running of the Group finance function, team management and management accounts. Why Join This Company? Whilst, like m

FP&A Analyst | Outskirts of Maidstone – mostly home working | £40k - £50k DOE We are working in partnership with one of the fastest growing FMCG businesses in their market, who have a superb opportunity for a FP&A Analyst to join their rapidly expanding team. As an FP&A Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in driving financial analysis, forecasting and planning for a number of group bu inesses in order to support the financial strategy and the continued success the business. This analysis will work cross functionally across the business and play a key role in steering decision making. Key Responsibilities: • Conduct variance analysis to identify trends and opportunities • Weekly sales performance analysis and forecasting • Collaborate with operations and marketing teams to align financial goals with business strategies • Prepare consolidates sales forecasts • Prepare and analyse financial reports, forecasts, and budgets • Support (not run) the monthly and quarterly close processes • Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership What

FP&A Analyst | Outskirts of Maidstone – mostly home working | £40k - £50k DOE We are working in partnership with one of the fastest growing FMCG businesses in their market, who have a superb opportunity for a FP&A Analyst to join their rapidly expanding team. As an FP&A Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in driving financial analysis, forecasting and planning for a number of group bu

Interim Group Accountant | Tunbridge Wells - Hybrid | £65k -£85k DOE Cobb & Jones Recruitment are supporting a busy technology services organisation in their search for a new Interim Group Accountant for an ongoing assignment. Reporting into the Finance Director, the Group Accountant will oversee the Group Accounts, ensuring accuracy and efficiency whilst meeting both internal and statutory r porting requirements. Responsible for all monthly and annual financial reporting, consolidation, analysis and maintaining regulatory compliance across all companies in the Group. Responsibilities: • Responsible for all internal monthly reporting across the UK and US companies, aligning practices to Group requirements and providing comprehensive variance analysis vs forecast. • Responsible for all statutory & external reporting including Intrastat, government returns (ONS), insurance sums, VAT returns, R&D claims etc. plus external audit prep and annual statutory accounts. • Responsible for month-end closure, including account reconciliations, nominal ledger review and internal s

Interim Group Accountant | Tunbridge Wells - Hybrid | £65k -£85k DOE Cobb & Jones Recruitment are supporting a busy technology services organisation in their search for a new Interim Group Accountant for an ongoing assignment. Reporting into the Finance Director, the Group Accountant will oversee the Group Accounts, ensuring accuracy and efficiency whilst meeting both internal and statutory r

Finance Officer | Kent / Hybrid Working | £35K Our client, a well-established business in Kent is looking to appoint an Finance Officer to join their team orientated finance department in Kent. The role offers candidates good variety in a busy and changing environment and would be an excellent opportunity for someone studying their AAT or with a few years finance experience behind them. We re looking for an experienced person to join our team and who is familiar with all the tasks of a busy finance office. • Work within the established administrative and financial systems to ensure smooth running and quality of day-to-day processing and projects • Produce accurate ad hoc reports as requested • Answer internal and external queries in relation to your role in a timely and professional manner • Ensure databases are updated on a regular basis with correct information • Complete and keep up to date: monthly reports, quarterly statistics, traffic lights and development plans You will take an active role in the day to day transactions of the finance function,

Finance Officer | Kent / Hybrid Working | £35K Our client, a well-established business in Kent is looking to appoint an Finance Officer to join their team orientated finance department in Kent. The role offers candidates good variety in a busy and changing environment and would be an excellent opportunity for someone studying their AAT or with a few years finance experience behind them. We

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

Financial Controller | Sittingbourne | £70k - £80k Cobb & Jones Recruitment are working exclusively with an impressive Kent-based Group, supporting them in their search for a new Financial Controller. This role is not suitable for established Financial Controllers or Heads of Finance, we are actively aiming to speak to people who would consider this their natural next step. We are happy to co sider candidates who already operate as a Financial Controller, within a smaller organisation or with a smaller remit. Why Apply? The Company – highly acquisitive Group with well-established roots in the Kent market. Has grown significantly in the last 5 years, particularly through acquiring companies or sites that physically compliment their wider network. Have managed to diversify well enough to expand their product and services, yet have retained their core brand and capabilities. The Management Team / Hiring Manager – dynamic, impressive, expert in all things related to the company and has a brilliant track record in recruiting and retaining some of Kent’s most progressive ta

Financial Controller | Sittingbourne | £70k - £80k Cobb & Jones Recruitment are working exclusively with an impressive Kent-based Group, supporting them in their search for a new Financial Controller. This role is not suitable for established Financial Controllers or Heads of Finance, we are actively aiming to speak to people who would consider this their natural next step. We are happy to co

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

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