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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Accounts Supervisor | Maidstone, Kent | £40,000 Our client, a successful, well-established business is seeking to recruit a Accounts Supervisor to join their friendly and long-standing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a great team in a busy role with the potential to take on additional responsibilities. • Management of Accounts team – 3 Accounts assistants. • Tre sury Management – Payment approvals and bank reconciliations. • Monthly Payroll – Summarising/Checking/Paying payroll/posting journals and paying CSA/other deductions of Earnings • Processing weekly timesheets allocating costs to correct projects • Maintenance and Management of Fixed Asset register • Monthly Balance sheet reconciliations. • Creating and managing projects within Sage 200, maintaining correct contract values and contract budgets. • Quarterly VAT returns for 3 companies • Monthly CIS returns and issuing monthly subcontractor statements • National Statistic returns Skills • Financial experience within a Manufacturing/construction background (des

Accounts Supervisor | Maidstone, Kent | £40,000 Our client, a successful, well-established business is seeking to recruit a Accounts Supervisor to join their friendly and long-standing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a great team in a busy role with the potential to take on additional responsibilities. • Management of Accounts team – 3 Accounts assistants. • Tre

Finance Analyst | East Kent | £35K + Bonus Our client, a market-leading business, are seeking to appoint an Finance Analyst on a permanent basis. The company are fast-paced, dynamic and the role will have a high-exposure to many different divisions within the business. Key Duties - • Compile and publish regular reporting on operational data • Provide support to the Finance Business Partn rs in the provision, analysis, and reporting of operational and commercial performance. • Assist in - o the preparation of financial information for customer tenders o the production of gross margin budgets and forecasts o the preparation of budgets o the improvement of the company’s Business Intelligence and other reporting systems and processes, this may include data modelling and helping to produce new reporting in Power BI depending on skill and aptitude (training can be provided) o the reporting and understanding of variances between weekly reporting and management account information. • Develop relationships across the business to understand their processes and reporting n

Finance Analyst | East Kent | £35K + Bonus Our client, a market-leading business, are seeking to appoint an Finance Analyst on a permanent basis. The company are fast-paced, dynamic and the role will have a high-exposure to many different divisions within the business. Key Duties - • Compile and publish regular reporting on operational data • Provide support to the Finance Business Partn

Finance Analyst | East Kent | £40-£50k + Bonus Our client, a market-leading business, are seeking to appoint an experienced Finance Analyst on a permanent basis. The company are fast-paced, dynamic and the role will have a high-exposure to many different divisions within the business. The role will focus on providing first class financial analysis, support and advice to the Senior Finan e Business Partner. You will support in the companies commercial strategy and decision-making with analysis of large data sets of financial and commercial information. Key Duties - Prepare and circulate daily and weekly KPIs Review and analyse P&L and tracker information for errors and trends Collaborate with internal teams on P&Ls Complete balance sheet reconciliations Support EBITDA reconciliation and analysis for review Generate ad-hoc operational reports to aid business performance analysis Streamline reporting for senior management. Build and maintain relationships with report users. The ideal candidate will be - Part-qualified accountant i

Finance Analyst | East Kent | £40-£50k + Bonus Our client, a market-leading business, are seeking to appoint an experienced Finance Analyst on a permanent basis. The company are fast-paced, dynamic and the role will have a high-exposure to many different divisions within the business. The role will focus on providing first class financial analysis, support and advice to the Senior Finan

Finance Analyst | Sittingbourne | Up to £40K Our client is a forward-thinking company committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. As they continue to grow, they are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Finance Analyst to join the finance team. Key responsibilities: • Providing KPIs for business unit performance. • Extracting and manipulating data to present to stakeholder across the business. • Assisting with the delivery of budgets and forecasting, highlighting trends and analysing variances. • Assisting with providing cost stack models. • Assisting with development of financial models. • Provide management teams with Ad hoc financial information. • Continuous development of business information to enable decision making. • Assisting in producing the management accounts and board presentations. • Engage with the wider business to improve the business partnering function. Candidate Profile: • Good excel skills. • Strong organisational and time management abilities. • Attention to detail and accuracy in processing financi

Finance Analyst | Sittingbourne | Up to £40K Our client is a forward-thinking company committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. As they continue to grow, they are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Finance Analyst to join the finance team. Key responsibilities: • Providing KPIs for business unit performance. • Extracting and manipulating data to present to stakeholder