Cobb & Jones Recruitment

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

Accounts Assistant | Maidstone Kent | £30K – Fixed Term Contract Our client based on the outskirts of Maidstone are looking to appoint a Accounts Assistant to join their team on a 12 month fixed term contract. Reporting to the Finance Director, this role is responsible for supporting the Finance team, ensuring that all purchase and sales invoices are accurately recorded. Responsibilities nclude posting invoices, ensuring all sales invoices are recorded on various customer web portals. Specific projects will also be designated to the job-holder. You will be responsible for:- • Manage the sales ledger • Processing sales invoices and credit notes • Investigating any queries • Processing receipts and allocating debt notes • Sending statements to customers • General credit control duties You will need:- • Excellent attention to detail • Ability to work well in a team • Excellent organisational skills • Confident and great communication skill

Accounts Assistant | Maidstone Kent | £30K – Fixed Term Contract Our client based on the outskirts of Maidstone are looking to appoint a Accounts Assistant to join their team on a 12 month fixed term contract. Reporting to the Finance Director, this role is responsible for supporting the Finance team, ensuring that all purchase and sales invoices are accurately recorded. Responsibilities

Senior HR Manager | 65-85k + bonus | Mid Kent (Hybrid) Opportunity Our client, a growing and successful services business in Kent is seeking to appoint a talented and experienced HR Manager. The Senior HR Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources, managing and developing a small HR team in a growing business with c300 employees. The role involves managing acti ities such as process improvement, recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training & development, talent management & review of company benefits. Additionally, the HR Manager will lead a key project aimed at managing cultural change within the organisation, ensuring the company culture evolves to support business goals and employee satisfaction. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to grow with the business and add value in a challenging role. This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days in the office. Acting as a key member of the senior management team, areas of responsibility will include: • The ability to address strategic people challenges

Senior HR Manager | 65-85k + bonus | Mid Kent (Hybrid) Opportunity Our client, a growing and successful services business in Kent is seeking to appoint a talented and experienced HR Manager. The Senior HR Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources, managing and developing a small HR team in a growing business with c300 employees. The role involves managing acti

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 Business Partner | Ashford (Hybrid – 1-2 days in office) | £50k + car allowance Superb opportunity for a Finalist/fully qualified accountant to join a leading FMCG business as a Finance Business Partner, having real strategic, commercial influence of people in non-finance roles. Reporting to the Senior Finance Business Partner you’ll business partner the Regional Head of Sales res onsible for providing regional finance support to a large group of sales colleagues across the business. You will also support, develop and drive the analysis and understanding of Key business initiatives which directly link to our strategic growth pillars. Furthermore, you will build and evaluate financial evaluations to ascertain the suitability of new business and focus on margin impacting activity. Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities • Working with the Strategy team on initiative modelling, eligibility, targets & subsequent analysis on ROI and the benefits derived. • Attend regular meetings both with the Sales and Finance teams which will include monthly P&L reviews and quar

Finance Business Partner | Ashford (Hybrid – 1-2 days in office) | £50k + car allowance Superb opportunity for a Finalist/fully qualified accountant to join a leading FMCG business as a Finance Business Partner, having real strategic, commercial influence of people in non-finance roles. Reporting to the Senior Finance Business Partner you’ll business partner the Regional Head of Sales res

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

Accounts Assistant | Maidstone | £23-25k Our client, a successful, well-established services business is seeking to recruit an Accounts Trainee to join their friendly and long-standing team. This exciting opportunity would suit an individual who either has previous office or accounts experience and would be keen to complete a recognised accountancy qualification or an individual looking for th ir first office-based role. Full training will be given in this varied role with the opportunity for great career progression. Responsibilities will include: • Recording and processing cheques • Stock control, ordering and processing stationary requests • Reconciling daily banking • Filing invoices • Supporting the Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger function; assisting with reconciliations of the sales and purchase ledger • Requesting copy invoices • Posting and scanning invoices • Sending remittance advices • Reconciling the nominal account and reporting PRC balance sheet accounts • Assisting with the Treasury function • Participate in the rota for daily ba

Accounts Assistant | Maidstone | £23-25k Our client, a successful, well-established services business is seeking to recruit an Accounts Trainee to join their friendly and long-standing team. This exciting opportunity would suit an individual who either has previous office or accounts experience and would be keen to complete a recognised accountancy qualification or an individual looking for th

Finance Analyst | Hybrid – Dartford | £55k - £60k + Bonus This role as Finance Analyst will be part of a Global organisation who continue to grow. This organisation has an enviable reputation for having an outstanding culture, resulting in incredibly low staff turnover and very few opportunities to join the finance team. With flexible hybrid working options available. Reporting to the Finance Director, the Finance Analyst will be responsible for the forecasting, budgeting, analytical business activities, financial planning and analysis, and finance projects. Responsibilities: • To review monthly accounting data against budget and prior year data, identifying and investigating material deviations and highlighting areas of concern for appropriate further investigation and action. • To coordinate, control and assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts (Latest Estimates) in line with the global reporting schedule. • To support periodic cost control and forecast/ budgetary planning. • To facilitate the “Finance Road Map” by helping to

Finance Analyst | Hybrid – Dartford | £55k - £60k + Bonus This role as Finance Analyst will be part of a Global organisation who continue to grow. This organisation has an enviable reputation for having an outstanding culture, resulting in incredibly low staff turnover and very few opportunities to join the finance team. With flexible hybrid working options available. Reporting to the

Credit Controller | Tunbridge Wells | Up to £30K This is a great opportunity for an experienced Credit Controller to join a business who are a leading player in their field. They are based in a fantastic location and are looking for a new member to come into the team and grow with the company. Working as part of a small team, as the Credit Controller, you will be responsible for: • Process ng invoices • Allocating payments to the account • Account reconciliations • Preparing debtor reports • Improving company processes • Dealing with queries Skills: - • Excellent communication skills • Excellent organisational skills • Ability to work well in a team • Analytical skills and thorough attention to detail

Credit Controller | Tunbridge Wells | Up to £30K This is a great opportunity for an experienced Credit Controller to join a business who are a leading player in their field. They are based in a fantastic location and are looking for a new member to come into the team and grow with the company. Working as part of a small team, as the Credit Controller, you will be responsible for: • Process

Accounts Officer | Canterbury | Up to £32K – temp to perm 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 Accounts Assistant to join our finance team. This role will predominantly focus on managing the purchase ledger and ensuring smooth and accurate financial transacti ns. Key responsibilities: • Process supplier invoices and ensure they are accurately recorded in the financial system. • Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes, resolving any discrepancies promptly. • 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. • Communicate effectively with suppliers and internal departments to resolve any payment or invoicing issues. • Covering sales ledger and credit control when needed. Candidate Profile: • Excellent numerical and data entry skills. • Strong organisational and time management abilities. •

Accounts Officer | Canterbury | Up to £32K – temp to perm 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 Accounts Assistant to join our finance team. This role will predominantly focus on managing the purchase ledger and ensuring smooth and accurate financial transacti

Accounts Assistant | Sittingbourne | Up to £30K 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 Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This role will predominantly focus on managing the purchase ledger and ensuring smooth and accurate financial transactions. Key esponsibilities: • Process supplier invoices and ensure they are accurately recorded in the financial system. • Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes, resolving any discrepancies promptly. • Prepare 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. • Assist with month-end closing activities, including reconciling accounts payable. • Support the finance team with other accounting tasks as needed, including audits and financial reporting. • Communicate effectively with supplier

Accounts Assistant | Sittingbourne | Up to £30K 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 Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This role will predominantly focus on managing the purchase ledger and ensuring smooth and accurate financial transactions. Key

Senior Buyer | Sittingbourne | Up to £40K Are you ready for an exciting opportunity that offers a fantastic progression plan? A renowned independent business based in Sittingbourne, Kent, is seeking a talented individual to join their expanding team as a Senior Buyer. With our strong reputation and commitment to growth, this is a chance to thrive in an environment while making a real impact i our dynamic industry. With a progression plan into Procurement Manager and then onto Procurement Director this is a fantastic opportunity with serious growth included. Key responsibilities and accountabilities: • Responsible for cost saving and supporting the Senior Management Team • Liaising with internal and external stakeholders • Identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on quality, price, and reliability. • Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers to secure the best possible deals. • Monitor inventory levels and forecast demand to ensure timely procurement of necessary items. • Collaborate with the production, quality control, and logistics

Senior Buyer | Sittingbourne | Up to £40K Are you ready for an exciting opportunity that offers a fantastic progression plan? A renowned independent business based in Sittingbourne, Kent, is seeking a talented individual to join their expanding team as a Senior Buyer. With our strong reputation and commitment to growth, this is a chance to thrive in an environment while making a real impact i

Credit Controller | Mid Kent | £32K Our client a Not For Profit organisation based in Kent are looking for an efficient Credit Controller to join their team. The role will focus on that invoices are raised, to deal with the credit control of invoices raised and to undertake cashier processing for all bank accounts. Key Duties to Include: • Chase overdue debts by telephone, email and lett r • Investigate disputed sales invoice • Allocating receipts • Aged debt reporting • Building rapport with partner organisations Key skills required: • Good attention to detail • Ability to work under pressure • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Experience of credit control

Credit Controller | Mid Kent | £32K Our client a Not For Profit organisation based in Kent are looking for an efficient Credit Controller to join their team. The role will focus on that invoices are raised, to deal with the credit control of invoices raised and to undertake cashier processing for all bank accounts. Key Duties to Include: • Chase overdue debts by telephone, email and lett

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

Group HR Manager | Kent | 65-75k + package Our client, a successful and acquisitive group business in Kent, are seeking to appoint a Group HR Manager in a newly created role offering the ability to really make an impact and add value. The Group HR Manager will oversee HR operations across multiple geographical locations. Responsible for managing and developing the people function; planning, dev loping, and administering policies and programmes. Possess the ability to address strategic people challenges as well as manage short term operational priorities, across the group. Key Responsibilities of the Group HR Manager: • Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the company's overall objectives and growth plans. • Provide leadership and guidance to the group to ensure consistency. • Analyse HR metrics and trends to drive continuous improvement and enhance employee engagement and retention. • Act as a trusted advisor to senior management on employee relations matters, including disciplinary actions, grievances, and performance management. • Implement

Group HR Manager | Kent | 65-75k + package Our client, a successful and acquisitive group business in Kent, are seeking to appoint a Group HR Manager in a newly created role offering the ability to really make an impact and add value. The Group HR Manager will oversee HR operations across multiple geographical locations. Responsible for managing and developing the people function; planning, dev