Accounts Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Accounts Assistant (12month contract) | Maidstone – Hybrid | £25-30K
An international business requires an Accounts Assistant to join their team on a 12 month contract basis. The companies’ offices are based in the Maidstone area and offer Hybrid working with up to 3 days working from home.
The main responsibilities include:-
· Accounts receivable duties
· Credit control
· Accounts payable duties
· Processing bank entries and reconciliation of bank accounts on a weekly and monthly basis
· Working closely with colleagues based in Belgium and France with travel to the businesses on occasions
· Administration of VAT, including the preparation of VAT Returns,
· Assisting with the production of Corporation Tax computations and Returns,
You will:-
· Have excellent Excel skills
· Have excellent communication skills
· The ability to work to strict deadlines.
· Be committed to a fixed term contract
· Available at short notice
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Maidstone: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Accounting: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Accounts Assistant roles across Cobb & Jones Recruitment Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,000 - £30,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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