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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

Interim Commercial Accountant | Outskirts of Maidstone | Up to £65k Our client is a well-established and successful privately-owned business based in the outskirts of Maidstone, who are looking for a commercial accountant to join the team on a 12 x month fixed-term contract. The person in this role will ideally be able to gain a thorough understanding of the business through building work ng relationships at all levels within the company. Key responsibilities: Creation of financial models and templates for product analysis throughout the business Understand and challenge data sources and assumptions to ensure reporting is robust, consistent, and supportable Build costing models to gain as much value from non-finance data as possible Prepare weekly P&Ls for the business, with detailed variance analysis. Ensuring the consignment tracker reconciles to the finance system and packing sheets. Ad hoc projects and duties as required. The ideal candidate: Will be fully qualified – ACA, ACCA or CIMA (candidates qualified by experience will

Interim Commercial Accountant | Outskirts of Maidstone | Up to £65k Our client is a well-established and successful privately-owned business based in the outskirts of Maidstone, who are looking for a commercial accountant to join the team on a 12 x month fixed-term contract. The person in this role will ideally be able to gain a thorough understanding of the business through building work

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

Senior Group Reporting Accountant | Dartford | £70k Basic + £5k Car Allowance Cobb & Jones Recruitment are supporting a large engineering focused company in their search for a new Senior Group Reporting Accounting. The role will involve taking an active role in supporting the delivery of the year-end financial statements and monthly management accounts reporting. This role will provide capac ty to drive management accounts alignment and broaden the group control environment as well as supporting the long-term contract accounting reviews across the business. Reporting to the Head of Reporting within the central finance team with a high degree of exposure to the European senior management team. Team Deliverables: • Preparation and review of the Group consolidated financial accounts • Preparation and review of the UK statutory accounts • Preparation of technical accounting papers to support the year end audit process • Preparation of a small number of monthly management accounts • Review of accounting position on long term contracts in line with IFRS 15 • Suppo

Senior Group Reporting Accountant | Dartford | £70k Basic + £5k Car Allowance Cobb & Jones Recruitment are supporting a large engineering focused company in their search for a new Senior Group Reporting Accounting. The role will involve taking an active role in supporting the delivery of the year-end financial statements and monthly management accounts reporting. This role will provide capac

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

Purchase Ledger Administrator | Tower Bridge | £30,000 pro rata Purchase Ledger Administrator based in Tower Bridge. Permanent Role, Part time 22.5 hours per week preferably ideally 3 full days (Monday to Wednesday) with a min of 2 days a week in the office. Key Duties & Responsibilities: • Raising supplier purchase orders • Processing supplier invoices • Raising payments ready f r approval • Filing supplier invoices • Reconciliation of supplier statements • Preparing VAT Returns • Raising customer invoices • Chasing payments of overdue invoices • Allocating payments to invoices • Checking bank accounts daily and processing new transactions • Reconciling bank accounts • Controlling petty cash • Processing credit card statements and expenses claims • Posting credit card expenses on the accounts package • Posting and processing of expense claims Attributes: • Experience of accounts payable or general accounting • Ability to work with agility, prioritising tasks and managing deadlines • Keen attention to detail a

Purchase Ledger Administrator | Tower Bridge | £30,000 pro rata Purchase Ledger Administrator based in Tower Bridge. Permanent Role, Part time 22.5 hours per week preferably ideally 3 full days (Monday to Wednesday) with a min of 2 days a week in the office. Key Duties & Responsibilities: • Raising supplier purchase orders • Processing supplier invoices • Raising payments ready f

FP&A Manager | Ashford | £70k - £80k Cobb & Jones are partnered with a large FMCG business in Ashford, supporting them in their search for a new FP&A Manager. The FP&A Manager is a critical role for the local team. You will be a leader, playing a pivotal role in shaping the company's financial future by providing insightful analysis, accurate forecasting, and strategic guidance to stakeholders t all levels. Your work will shine a light on the commercial performance of the business, as well as performance drivers across multiple channels and geographies. You will lead the annual budgeting process, the annual Mid-Term Strategy review, and drive quarterly forecasting of the P&L and cash positions. You will lead the finance teams in their mission to utilise data and insights to drive value-driven decision making across the group, as we embark on our continual growth journey. Responsibilities: • Provide analytical leadership of performance drivers, with practical alignment to business initiatives and results. • Lead and own collaborative initiatives across Product, Analytics, C

FP&A Manager | Ashford | £70k - £80k Cobb & Jones are partnered with a large FMCG business in Ashford, supporting them in their search for a new FP&A Manager. The FP&A Manager is a critical role for the local team. You will be a leader, playing a pivotal role in shaping the company's financial future by providing insightful analysis, accurate forecasting, and strategic guidance to stakeholders

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

Buyer | North Kent | £35-40K Our well established client who is looking to add to their procurement team due to business growth, offering they are offering a fantastic package and a great opportunity for the successful candidate to progress their career within procurement. Key responsibilities include: • Ensure all sites have the correct materials/plant on site. • Responsible for the pro urement of all orders for sites and head office. • Ensuring purchased items are value for money by researching new products/services. • Ensuring Sage Construct is up to date with Orders and Purchase Order Numbers. • Ensuring tickets allocated on Freshdesk are responded to and resolved in a timely manner depending on their priority. • Maintaining Fleet Insurance/ Tracking and Price lists. • Assisting in the Tendering process. • Dealing with complaints from Suppliers, Site Managers and Clients in relation to orders. • Co-operating with the Company in meeting and implementing its statutory obligations. • Providing positive and professional role modelling to all Clients

Buyer | North Kent | £35-40K Our well established client who is looking to add to their procurement team due to business growth, offering they are offering a fantastic package and a great opportunity for the successful candidate to progress their career within procurement. Key responsibilities include: • Ensure all sites have the correct materials/plant on site. • Responsible for the pro

Payroll Manager | North Kent | £50k An opportunity has arisen to join a well-respected, industry-leading business in central Kent as the business’s Payroll Manager. Reporting to the Director of Finance you will be leading the payroll function taking full responsibility of the end-to-end process. You’ll be accountable for the day-to-day management and operational performance of the pay oll function dealing with payroll enquiries, expenses and ad-hoc upcoming projects for the business. Please note for this role the candidate must be fully CIPP qualified. Key Responsibilities: • Full end to end payroll processing for all payroll • Complete payroll reconciliations and analysis • Responsible for the administration of the payrolls without supervision, including RTI submissions and process end of year forms P60 and P45, P46 and P11D’s • Liaison with sites/employees for any payroll queries • Analysing and reporting on payroll data • Auditing the payroll to make sure it satisfies all government regulations. • Check and sign off the final Payment ru

Payroll Manager | North Kent | £50k An opportunity has arisen to join a well-respected, industry-leading business in central Kent as the business’s Payroll Manager. Reporting to the Director of Finance you will be leading the payroll function taking full responsibility of the end-to-end process. You’ll be accountable for the day-to-day management and operational performance of the pay

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 | Sevenoaks | £45k This role as Finance Analyst will be joining an industry leading organization who offer excellent employee progression and development. This organisation has an enviable reputation for having an outstanding culture with flexible hybrid working options available. The Finance Analyst will be responsible for supporting the development of growth strategy fo the business and providing detailed analysis. Responsibilities: Work with the finance team to provide costing analysis for staff payroll whilst making sure this adheres to the principles of the strategy. Driving the review and analysis of KPIs, providing insightful data and recommendations to the business to aid commercial business decisions Preparation of budgeting and forecasting Acting as a Business Partner - building relationships with the management team and key internal contacts and challenging the business where appropriate to improve performance Undertaking financial analysis and financial modelling Reconciliation of the balance sheet Assisting with t

Finance Analyst | Sevenoaks | £45k This role as Finance Analyst will be joining an industry leading organization who offer excellent employee progression and development. This organisation has an enviable reputation for having an outstanding culture with flexible hybrid working options available. The Finance Analyst will be responsible for supporting the development of growth strategy fo

Job Title: Assistant to Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) Location: Home based with ad hoc hot desking in Maidstone Salary: £55k - £75k depending on experience This business is a leading FMCG/consumer goods business who have been on a unique journey of organic growth and acquisitions on an International scale over the past 3 years. This growth and scale up is ongoing and there are lots of exciting projects in the pipeline. They are looking for an Assistant to the CCO; someone who has worked within the commercial departments of fast paced, FMCG/Consumer goods businesses where retailers or wholesalers are the end customer. They are NOT looking for an Executive Assistant. You will need to understand the terminology used in these businesses and be confident at communicating with a wide range of people across the business. The Assistant to the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) will play a vital role in supporting the CCO with daily commercial operations, strategic initiatives, and project management. This position requires strong organisational skills, excellent communicati

Job Title: Assistant to Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) Location: Home based with ad hoc hot desking in Maidstone Salary: £55k - £75k depending on experience This business is a leading FMCG/consumer goods business who have been on a unique journey of organic growth and acquisitions on an International scale over the past 3 years. This growth and scale up is ongoing and there are lots of

Head of Finance | Basildon | £80k Duties & Responsibilities: • Oversee the finance department and team, ensuring they function efficiently • Develop and implement improvements to the finance function • Monitor, maintain and improve financial controls • Prepare monthly management accounts and report to senior management and the directors • Ensure balance sheet accounts are rec nciled on a monthly basis • Ensure the fixed asset register is maintained accurately • Ensure the stock records are maintained accurately • Assist with budgeting and forecasting • Assist with management meetings • Assist with tax planning and profit improvement plans • Complete other ad-hoc requests from senior management and the directors • Liaise with the external accountants, auditors, banks and insurers • File quarterly VAT returns • Ensure compliance with EC Sales documentation • Ensure compliance with financial laws and regulations alongside in-house policies • Prepare and analyse data using in-house systems • Simplify complex reports so they a

Head of Finance | Basildon | £80k Duties & Responsibilities: • Oversee the finance department and team, ensuring they function efficiently • Develop and implement improvements to the finance function • Monitor, maintain and improve financial controls • Prepare monthly management accounts and report to senior management and the directors • Ensure balance sheet accounts are rec

Financial Reporting Manager | Thanet | Up to £70k + Bonus This is a superb opportunity for a driven and talented candidate to join a high growth, well established FMCG business in a newly created role. This is an exciting time to join the business as it experiences strong success within the UK market and as a result can offer great exposure for career growth as the business expands both organi ally and through acquisition. The Financial Reporting Manager role is ideally suited to someone who trained in Practice and has gained strong technical accounting skills, now looking for their second move in industry. You will be reporting directly to the Finance Director and operate as part of the senior finance team, gaining excellent exposure. Key accountabilities and decision ownership: • Preparation and submission of monthly and year end reporting information to group. • Ownership of the monthly consolidation process, including group intercompany reconciliations. Preparation of year end statutory accounts and co-ordination with the Financial Controller and external auditor

Financial Reporting Manager | Thanet | Up to £70k + Bonus This is a superb opportunity for a driven and talented candidate to join a high growth, well established FMCG business in a newly created role. This is an exciting time to join the business as it experiences strong success within the UK market and as a result can offer great exposure for career growth as the business expands both organi

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

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