Cobb & Jones Recruitment

Management Accountant | Maidstone | £45k-£48k + study support We are currently supporting a growing organisation with the position of Management Accountant on a permanent basis. The role of the Management Accountant will be to support the finance team in management reporting and analysis. The role will be based on site in the client’s offices on the outskirts of Maidstone and study su port is provided for employees still working towards their accountancy qualification. This role would be suitable to someone who is working as an Assistant Management Accountant who is looking to take the next step in their career. The ideal candidate will be part qualified looking to grow and develop in a Management Accountant position within a company that promote growth and development. Key Responsibilities will be: Preparation of monthly management accounts Assist in budget preparation Variance Analysis (Actuals vs Forecast) Assist with forecasting and costings Cashflow forecasting Intercompany transactions Monthly journal preparation and entry

Management Accountant | Maidstone | £45k-£48k + study support We are currently supporting a growing organisation with the position of Management Accountant on a permanent basis. The role of the Management Accountant will be to support the finance team in management reporting and analysis. The role will be based on site in the client’s offices on the outskirts of Maidstone and study su

Finance Director | Woolwich | £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 that as 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 • Provi

Finance Director | Woolwich | £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 that

Payroll & HR Administrator | 28k – 36k | Mid Kent We are currently on the search for an experienced and efficient Payroll & HR Administrator to join a well-established and dynamic team in central Kent. As Payroll & HR Administrator, you will report into the HR Manager with dotted lines to the Finance manager, and be responsible for delivering the end-to-end payroll process and support the HR unction. You will ensure compliance with UK payroll and provide support to employees. This role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a busy and varied role with the opportunity to grow with the role and would ideally suit an individual who has been working in a similar role and has experience of working with Sage 50 payroll (Sage not essential but preferable). Key Responsibilities • Accurately processing the monthly payroll for around 300 employees, ensuring timely and efficient payroll transactions. • Collating payroll information

Payroll & HR Administrator | 28k – 36k | Mid Kent We are currently on the search for an experienced and efficient Payroll & HR Administrator to join a well-established and dynamic team in central Kent. As Payroll & HR Administrator, you will report into the HR Manager with dotted lines to the Finance manager, and be responsible for delivering the end-to-end payroll process and support the HR

Cobb & Jones are working with a large, international business, supporting them in their search for a new Finance Manager. A key role reporting to the Head of Finance and partnering the Supply Chain Operations Director providing strategic analysis and insight into new projects and business wins within the Supply Chain and Operations division. Expect to accurately complete core month end finance dut es and act a main point of contact. This role will be heavily involved in the financial planning of exciting new projects across Supply Chain. You’ll be responsible for extensive business case modelling for exciting new projects in pipeline, whilst reviewing efficiencies and hypothesis, tracking savings and project capex expenditure to ensure live projects are on track and delivering as expected. Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities: • Provide support and review on all new Business opportunities with particular focus on ensuring all opportunities are costed correctly as part of the Financial Analysis process. • Provide Finance Support for ad-hoc projects including opportunity m

Cobb & Jones are working with a large, international business, supporting them in their search for a new Finance Manager. A key role reporting to the Head of Finance and partnering the Supply Chain Operations Director providing strategic analysis and insight into new projects and business wins within the Supply Chain and Operations division. Expect to accurately complete core month end finance dut

Our global client based in Kent are looking for a Senior Finance Business Partner to join them to support the creation of a new FP&A division for the business.  This is a key role reporting to the Head of Finance, you will provide strategic analysis and insight into business performance whilst having team management responsibility.  This role is hybrid with 1-2 days a week in the Ashford office. You must be at a minimum ACCA/ACA/CIMA Qualified accountant with a strong business partnering/commercial skill set. The main tasks include Provide support and review on all new business opportunities with particular focus on ensuring all opportunities are costed correctly as part of the Financial Analysis process Provide finance support for ad-hoc projects including opportunity modelling and business cases. Manage and report any project costs and benefits providing commentary and corrective action. Co-ordinate the quarterly reforecast and Budget process providing detailed insight into any movements and analysis on trends. Manage P&L, Balance sheet and month end process for any p

Our global client based in Kent are looking for a Senior Finance Business Partner to join them to support the creation of a new FP&A division for the business.  This is a key role reporting to the Head of Finance, you will provide strategic analysis and insight into business performance whilst having team management responsibility.  This role is hybrid with 1-2 days a week in the Ashford office.

Cobb and Jones are working exclusively with a highly acquisitive business in Mid-Kent supporting them in their search for a Finance Business Partner. Due to sustained and well-thought out growth, the company is once again in a position to make an additional hire, sitting outside of the core finance team, this role will be responsible for partnering closely with designated leadership across differe t entities and contracts, ultimately looking to make either operational savings or add commercial value. Responsibilities: • Be the key Business Partner to the designated business area & associated teams within the business, providing accurate and timely financial analysis of key commercial and operational activities, providing valued support in decision making. • Providing commercially sound financial information for continuous operations and adhoc projects, including cost effectiveness, commercial viability and operational capability. • Proactively working with operations, their leadership teams and partners to provide financial expertise and support, e.g. effective and regular

Cobb and Jones are working exclusively with a highly acquisitive business in Mid-Kent supporting them in their search for a Finance Business Partner. Due to sustained and well-thought out growth, the company is once again in a position to make an additional hire, sitting outside of the core finance team, this role will be responsible for partnering closely with designated leadership across differe

Assistant Management Accountant | Medway | £30K – 12 month FTC A privately owned business operating on a National scale, has a challenging opportunity for a highly competent assistant management accountant with experience in producing management accounts. They are looking for someone to start immediately and hit the ground running. Responsibilities will include: • Taking ownership of the production of month end management accounts • Control / Reconciliations of balance sheet accounts • Ad-hoc reporting requirements, working closely with the commercial teams • Support for other areas of the head office finance department where required • Forecasting What you will need: • Proficient with Excel • Great communicator • Ability to work well on own as well as in a team • Can do attitude

Assistant Management Accountant | Medway | £30K – 12 month FTC A privately owned business operating on a National scale, has a challenging opportunity for a highly competent assistant management accountant with experience in producing management accounts. They are looking for someone to start immediately and hit the ground running. Responsibilities will include: • Taking ownership of the

Purchase Ledger Supervisor | Mid Kent | £28k - £32k 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 urchase Ledger function and make sure the purchase ledger clerks remain focused 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 revi

Purchase Ledger Supervisor | Mid Kent | £28k - £32k 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

Credit Controller | Sittingbourne | Salary £28-32K Our client is a forward-thinking company committed to excellence in every aspect of the business. As they continue to grow, they are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Credit Controller to join the finance team. Responsibilities • Open new credit accounts for customers ensuring that the information provided is accurate and they are rading under the correct legal entity. Ensuring the credit policy and procedures are adhered to • Monitor and review customer credit limits in line with the company credit policy and procedures • Ensure bin customers are set up on Direct Debit or quarterly in advance and process all mandates in a timely manner • Deal promptly with unpaid Direct Debits and Cheques • Log, manage and follow up on queried invoices • Accurately maintain the customer database ensuring credit limits reflect customers’ trading history • Proactively manage the outstanding sales balances before the month end close • Process and document Credit Card transactions ensuring all steps are taken to av

Credit Controller | Sittingbourne | Salary £28-32K Our client is a forward-thinking company committed to excellence in every aspect of the business. As they continue to grow, they are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Credit Controller to join the finance team. Responsibilities • Open new credit accounts for customers ensuring that the information provided is accurate and they are

Commercial Accountant | Outskirts of Maidstone | £35K-40K – 3 month FTC Our client is a well established and hugely successful FMCG business based in the outskirts of Maidstone are looking for an analytical accountant to join them on a temporary basis. The client is looking for someone who can analyse and reconcile a lot of data adding accurate commentary, produce reports and complete varian e analysis. Key responsibilities: • Ensuring all controls and processes are adhered to. • Preparing weekly and monthly reconciliations and reports • Investigating discrepancies and leading the resolution of any errors, across the finance system and other data sources. • Ensuring consignment tracker reconciles to finance system and packing sheets. • Ad hoc projects and duties as required. You will need: • Advanced Excel Skills • Ability to work to tight deadlines • Ability to work well in a team

Commercial Accountant | Outskirts of Maidstone | £35K-40K – 3 month FTC Our client is a well established and hugely successful FMCG business based in the outskirts of Maidstone are looking for an analytical accountant to join them on a temporary basis. The client is looking for someone who can analyse and reconcile a lot of data adding accurate commentary, produce reports and complete varian

Our client an international distribution business are looking for an experienced Finance Manager for their offices in the Medway Towns. This this role will work as a key business partner to senior leadership and act as supervisor to the management accounting team. Key Responsibilities • Produce consolidated financial analysis • Support in producing annual budgets and monthly forecasting • Submission of business intelligence reporting and using the information to support the Senior Management team in business decisions • Ownership of the foreign exchange • Support to the CFO for regional reporting requirements You will • Be fully qualified – ACCA/ CIMA or ACA • Have a good understanding of UK and US GAAP • Have experience working with large and complex data • Possess a good understanding of P&L; balance sheet reporting and look to improve existing processes • Exposure working in a Business Intelligence environment • Advanced Excel knowledge

Our client an international distribution business are looking for an experienced Finance Manager for their offices in the Medway Towns. This this role will work as a key business partner to senior leadership and act as supervisor to the management accounting team. Key Responsibilities • Produce consolidated financial analysis • Support in producing annual budgets and monthly forecasting

Finance Business Analyst | Maidstone - Hybrid | £35K - £45K 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 FP&A team. Responsibilities will include • Assist the manager in the production of the annual budget and quarterly reforec sts • Improve the current forecasting tool Anaplan • Support the team where required on the budget and targets • Create reports using the software • Provide insights to enable understanding of business performance against KPIs • Produce finance modelling and identify opportunities for growth and development Essential skills required • A high level of attention to detail • Proficient in Excel • Great communication skills • Budgeting and KPI • Anaplan experience (desirable)

Finance Business Analyst | Maidstone - Hybrid | £35K - £45K 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 FP&A team. Responsibilities will include • Assist the manager in the production of the annual budget and quarterly reforec

Temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk | West Kent – Hybrid| £26-30K Our client, an extremely reputable services business across Kent are looking to add an Purchase Ledger Clerk to their team in West Kent. This is a great opportunity for a proactive hands on individual. You will be responsible for: - Processing invoices - Allocating payments - Supplier statement reconciliations - Bank r conciliations - Dealing with queries 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 - Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures - At least 2-3 years experience in accounts payable or a related field

Temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk | West Kent – Hybrid| £26-30K Our client, an extremely reputable services business across Kent are looking to add an Purchase Ledger Clerk to their team in West Kent. This is a great opportunity for a proactive hands on individual. You will be responsible for: - Processing invoices - Allocating payments - Supplier statement reconciliations - Bank r

Finance Manager | Up to £60k | Maidstone We are delighted to be working exclusively with our privately-owned client who are looking to recruit an experienced Finance Manager to their growing team as the business grows and increases it's industry presence. They are a company that prides themselves on having a fantastic company culture and are looking for someone who is commercially minded who c n build strong relationships within the business. Key Duties for this role include - • Monitoring the day to day financial operations for the group with overall responsibility for Responsibility for accounts receivable and payable ledgers • Prepare monthly accruals, prepayments, and accounting entries • Preparation of monthly management reports and provision of commentary • Liaise with internal stakeholders and division heads to review projects and provide financial analysis • Provide support to department heads to ensure budgets remain on track • Ensure financial accounting, controls and reporting are developed and documented • Prepare and present statutory account

Finance Manager | Up to £60k | Maidstone We are delighted to be working exclusively with our privately-owned client who are looking to recruit an experienced Finance Manager to their growing team as the business grows and increases it's industry presence. They are a company that prides themselves on having a fantastic company culture and are looking for someone who is commercially minded who c

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

Senior Credit Controller | Outskirts of Sevenoaks/Hybrid | Salary £30K + Bonuses My client, who is a large, multisite business, is looking to recruit a Senior Credit Controller to join their finance team. The purpose of this role is to assist with the management of the revenue. You will support the revenue team, ensure accurate invoicing, cash collection, query resolution and credit control. esponsibilities • In depth reconciliation of debtor accounts • Collection of outstanding invoices • Ensuring Processes are up to date and followed correctly • Ensure invoices are paid on time • Collection of aged invoices as detailed in the aged debtors report • Liaise with internal departments to ensure invoicing Is accurate and queries resolved promptly • Raising of invoices and credit notes • Dealing with complex queries • Uploading invoices and managing self bills on portals • Build and maintain relationships with both internal and external stakeholders Experience • Experience in both billing and credit control • Flexible and able to deal promptl

Senior Credit Controller | Outskirts of Sevenoaks/Hybrid | Salary £30K + Bonuses My client, who is a large, multisite business, is looking to recruit a Senior Credit Controller to join their finance team. The purpose of this role is to assist with the management of the revenue. You will support the revenue team, ensure accurate invoicing, cash collection, query resolution and credit control.

Head of Finance | Chatham | £70k - £80k Cobb & Jones are working exclusively with a medium sized Group based in Mid-Kent, supporting them in their search for a new Head of Finance. Reporting into the CFO, you will be responsible for overseeing the finance operations, in order to provide insights and commentary to the board. Responsibilities: • Manage and prepare monthly, quarterly and an ual accounts • Ensure accuracy of all reporting • Management of a small but effective team • Execution of monthly management accounts • Providing variance analysis with sufficient commentary to influence business decisions • KPI monitoring and business partnering with non-finance stakeholders • Balance sheet reconciliations • Slead on budget and forecast processes Profile: • Formally Qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), QBE with significant experience will be considered too • Excellent team player, can demonstrate an ability to lead from the front, be happy to do what you ask of others • Be a genuine people person – it’s a company with a large volume of staff, a

Head of Finance | Chatham | £70k - £80k Cobb & Jones are working exclusively with a medium sized Group based in Mid-Kent, supporting them in their search for a new Head of Finance. Reporting into the CFO, you will be responsible for overseeing the finance operations, in order to provide insights and commentary to the board. Responsibilities: • Manage and prepare monthly, quarterly and an

HR Advisor | Mid Kent | 30-38k Our client, an established, growing and acquisitive private equity backed business, is seeking to appoint a driven and talented HR Advisor who can support the HR Manager and develop their career and grow with the business. As an HR Advisor, you will play a crucial role within the business, acting as a key point of contact for employees and management by providi g a comprehensive generalist HR service, helping to achieve and maintain an aligned and enthusiastic team culture where people can excel and have pride in their accomplishments. Key responsibilities: • Provide advice and guidance to employees, team leaders and managers on a wide range of HR issues. • Provide coaching and education, supporting business areas on HR related matters, building relationships with employees and key stakeholders. • Be the escalation point for queries the HR Administrator is unable to deal with, and in turn escalate more complex issues to the HR Director. • Drive the Group recruitment process, adhering to the relevant legislation

HR Advisor | Mid Kent | 30-38k Our client, an established, growing and acquisitive private equity backed business, is seeking to appoint a driven and talented HR Advisor who can support the HR Manager and develop their career and grow with the business. As an HR Advisor, you will play a crucial role within the business, acting as a key point of contact for employees and management by providi

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