Cobb & Jones Recruitment Limited
Finance Assistant
Finance Assistant at Cobb & Jones Recruitment Limited, based in Dover, South East England, paying £30,000 - £32,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £30,000 - £32,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Dover, South East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Credit Control
16% below the typical rate for credit control
Reference 57533573
About the role
Finance Assistant | Dover (Office Based) | Up to £32,000
Cobb & Jones are exclusively partnering with a well-established organisation to recruit a Finance Assistant to join their friendly finance team. This is a varied role offering exposure across all aspects of transactional finance, payroll support, reconciliations, reporting, and business analysis.
This opportunity would suit someone with previous experience in a finance role who enjoys working with numbers, has strong attention to detail, and is looking to develop their accounting knowledge within a supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the day-to-day accounting function, including sales and purchase ledger activities.
- Processing supplier invoices and payments.
- Raising sales invoices and managing credit control activities.
- Taking ownership of aged debtor reporting and collections.
- Performing bank, petty cash, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Assisting with payroll administration and pension processing.
- Monitoring expenditure and producing financial analysis to support operational decision-making.
- Managing purchase orders and ensuring accurate financial records.
- Maintaining financial data across accounting systems.
- Assisting with month-end processes and reporting requirements.
About You
- Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeper, or similar finance position.
- Knowledge of accounting software such as Xero, Sage, or equivalent.
- Experience supporting payroll processes would be advantageous.
- Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large volumes of financial data.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- A proactive and problem-solving approach.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Trustworthy and professional when handling confidential information.
Requirements
- Minimum of three years' experience within a finance-related role.
- AAT Level 2 or Level 3 qualification, or equivalent experience.
- Understanding of core accounting principles.
- GCSE Maths and English or equivalent desirable.
What's on Offer?
- Opportunity to join a stable and growing organisation.
- Broad and varied finance role with responsibility across multiple areas.
- Supportive team environment.
- Long-term career development opportunities.
For more information on this Finance Assistant position, please apply today or contact Cobb & Jones Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
Reference: 57533573 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 28 Jan 2027 · Listed via Cobb & Jones Recruitment Limited
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