Cobb & Jones Recruitment

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

Assistant Accountant | Maidstone - Hybrid | £26-32K 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 • C mpleting financial reports on a regular basis and providing information to the finance team • Completing bank reconciliations • Processing payments to suppliers • Processing business expenses • Providing information to external auditors • Verifying balances in account books and rectifying discrepancies • Verifying bank deposits • Managing day-to-day transactions • Posting daily receipts • Reporting on debtors and creditors • Handling accruals and prepayments • Managing monthly budgeting tasks Candidate Profile: • A high level of attention to detail • Excellent communication skills • Can do attitude • Inquisitive

Assistant Accountant | Maidstone - Hybrid | £26-32K 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 • C

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

Part Time Finance Manager | £45k - £50k pro rata | Aldershot, Hampshire We are recruiting for a newly created role for a small privately owned travel business.  Are you looking for a part time role working 3 days a week (1 from home) in a hands-on Finance Manager role? This role is responsible for maintaining the books and records for the business, processing sales and purchase invoices a d closing at month end. The successful candidate will also be required to help with additional tasks. You will be responsible for: • Processing sales and purchase invoices. • Allocating receipts and payments. • Posting journals. • Bank reconciliations. • Chasing debt for the business.  • Completing VAT returns. • Managing relationships with the bank. You will need: • Previous experience in a bookkeeping / hands on finance environment. • Fully qualified, part qualified or QBE will be considered. • Strong attention to detail. • Hands on.  • Positive attitude and ability to work with autonomy.

Part Time Finance Manager | £45k - £50k pro rata | Aldershot, Hampshire We are recruiting for a newly created role for a small privately owned travel business.  Are you looking for a part time role working 3 days a week (1 from home) in a hands-on Finance Manager role? This role is responsible for maintaining the books and records for the business, processing sales and purchase invoices a

Credit Controller | Sittingbourne | Salary £23-27K 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 trading 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 a

Credit Controller | Sittingbourne | Salary £23-27K 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

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

Supply Chain & Technical Administrator | Sittingbourne | £23k – £25k We are recruiting for a supply chain & technical administrator to join our client, based in Sittingbourne. Principle purpose of position: The Supply Chain and Technical Administrator will be responsible for the administration duties of the Technical and Supply Chain teams. The Administrator must be able to liaise ith the internal operations and sales teams and customers in a professional manner and be excellent in organisation, communication, and efficiency skills. The Administrator works alongside many departments and therefore possesses understanding of the pressures on each department and be able to ensure their constraints are understood in performing their duties. Key responsibilities and accountabilities: Administrative skills • Excellent organisation skills and be able to manage the expectations of internal and external users. • A large part of their work involves MS office packages (mainly excel and word) and therefore able to use these packages to an advanced state. • Th

Supply Chain & Technical Administrator | Sittingbourne | £23k – £25k We are recruiting for a supply chain & technical administrator to join our client, based in Sittingbourne. Principle purpose of position: The Supply Chain and Technical Administrator will be responsible for the administration duties of the Technical and Supply Chain teams. The Administrator must be able to liaise

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

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