Annual salary: Up to £29,000 per annum
We are thrilled to be seeking a Financial Accounting Assistant to join our Forge Finance Team!
- Salary: Up to £29,000 per annum
- Work Days & Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
- Working Policy: Flexible hybrid-working policy, with a minimum of two days a week from our Chester head office.
- Reports to: Senior Financial Accountant
- Contract is for Maternity cover, 12 months Fixed term contract
About Us:
The Forge Holiday Group encompasses Sykes Holiday Cottages, Forest Holidays and Bachcare in New Zealand. We unite under four core company values that serve as the foundation of everything we do: Keep it Simple, One Business, One Team, Grow and Learn and Sustainable Impact. These values ensure we remain true to our original ethos and ensure we stay true to our Customers, Owners and Colleagues alike.
About the Role:
The Financial Accounting Assistant is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the company's daily accounting records and supporting the finance function in the delivery of timely, reliable financial information. The post-holder will provide hands-on support to the wider accounting team, ad hoc financial analysis whilst ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
Your Accountabilities:
- Maintain the daily cashbook
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations, identifying and investigating differences between bank statements and the cashbook
- Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements
- Post month-end journal entries for accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and other required adjustments
- Production of daily receipts reconciliations
- Reconcile ledgers/cost centres to the general ledger (creditors, debtors, fixed assets etc)
- Partner reconciliations (Airbnb etc)
- Prepare and maintain balance sheet schedules, ensuring accurate period cut-off
- Support the production of financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders
- Meet agreed month-end close deadlines and contribute to the timely delivery of financial information
- Assist with the production of the year end statutory accounts in compliance with IFRS
- Assisting with the completion of government surveys and any other compliance related queries
- Provide support for internal audit, external audit or compliance requests as required
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date process notes for areas of responsibility
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve processes and raise these with the Group Purchase Ledger Manager including the use of AI
- Ensure compliance with relevant financial controls, data protection and confidentiality requirements at all times
Skills and Qualifications:
We are looking for those who can share in our company goals, values and ethos, who can grow alongside us and whose skills can aid our ongoing success!
Essential Skills:
- Minimum – training for or AAT qualified (or equivalent)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general IT literacy
- Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload and meet deadlines
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work accurately and efficiently under pressure
- Team player with the ability to work independently using own initiative
- Excellent written and interpersonal skills
- The ability to challenge constructively
- Effective team working and networking skills
Personal Atributes:
- The ability to work independently using own initiative
- The ability to plan, prioritise and organise own workload
- Confident communicator
- Ability to stay calm under pressure
- Results focused, understanding what is important to the business, the owners and to the customer
- Flexible/Adaptable to change
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Professional and Friendly approach and attitude
- Committed to their own personal development.
Although standouts will also have:
- Experience with SAP Business By Design
- Experience utilising AI or automation tools in day-to-day processes
- Experience working in a multi-entity or Group finance environment
Forge Holiday Groups Company Benefits
- Annual STIP Company-wide Bonus Scheme
- 33 days of annual leave including bank holidays, plus up to 5 extra days with long service
- A day off to celebrate your Birthday
- Two paid Volunteering Days off annually
- Enhanced Parental leave (24 weeks maternity, 3 weeks paternity at 100% pay)
- Exclusive discounts on stays for you, family and friends
- Discounts and offers with a focus on your overall wellbeing
- Health Cash Plan
- Training & Development programs to set you up for success
- 24/7 mental health support and initiatives
- Access to the gym at our Chester HQ
- Chester HQ has on-site parking and is close to Chester train station
- Employee Savings Scheme transferring directly from your salary
- Long Service Awards
- Hybrid working for selected roles.
Diversity and Inclusion: We encourage and welcome our people to bring their authentic and best selves to work every day. We know the power that comes from different ideas, backgrounds and perspectives. We recognise the role diversity plays in achieving our goals as a business. We actively welcome applications from as wide a range of backgrounds as possible. If you need any particular support or accommodations as part of your application process, please get in touch - our recruitment team are happy to help.
Apply now to be a part of our inclusive and supportive work environment, where you'll find excellent opportunities for career progression and personal development!
