Accounts Assistant

Recruiter
Cobb & Jones Recruitment Limited
Location
Kent
Salary
£30,000 per year
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Part Time
Working arrangement
Hybrid working
First listed by Ontap
17 September 2026
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Job description

Accounts Assistant - Part Time 30 hours Rochester (Hybrid working) Up to £30 K

Cobb & Jones Recruitment are partnering with a well-established and growing professional services organisation to recruit an Accounts Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking for a varied role supporting the day-to-day accounting function while developing broader month-end and management accounts experience.

The role is offered on a 30-hour basis, ideally across five days, although four days may be considered with Mondays off. Core office hours are typically 8am to 4pm, however there is flexibility around the working pattern for the right candidate.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting transactional finance processes, and assisting with payroll, reporting and audit requirements.

Key responsibilities will include:

Processing and coding supplier invoices accurately
Managing supplier statement reconciliations and payment runs
Completing weekly bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
Maintaining employee expense and company credit card records
Raising monthly sales invoices
Reconciling intercompany accounts
Supporting payroll administration, pension processing and HMRC-related activities
Preparing supporting schedules for month-end reporting
Assisting with journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
Maintaining audit-ready documentation and supporting external auditors
Managing finance-related inboxes and responding to queries promptly

About You

The successful candidate will ideally possess:

AAT qualification, part qualification or equivalent practical bookkeeping experience
Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant or Bookkeeping role
Strong purchase ledger, reconciliation and transactional finance experience
Good Excel skills, including functions such as SUMIFS and lookups
Experience using accounting software, ideally Sage 50
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
The ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
A proactive and approachable attitude with strong communication skills

Exposure to payroll, month-end accounting activities and audit support would be advantageous but is not essential.

Salary & Benefits

Alongside a competitive salary, the successful candidate will receive an excellent benefits package including:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time employees)
Additional day off for your birthday
Long service holiday rewards after 2, 5 and 10 years
Company pension scheme
Private medical insurance
Private dental cover (contributory)
Life assurance (5x salary)
Critical illness cover (3x salary)
Income protection insurance
Free annual eye test
Free mortgage and protection advice
Tastecard membership
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