We are thrilled to be seeking a Financial Accountant to join our Forge Finance Team!
- Salary: Up to £52,000 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
About Us:
The Forge Holiday Group encompasses Sykes Holiday Cottages, Forest Holidays, UKcaravans4hire and Bachcare in New Zealand. We unite under four core company values that serve as the foundation of everything we do: Being One Team, Owning It, Communicating Honestly. Learning, Growing, and Innovating. 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:
This role will be responsible for the financial management and reporting of existing and new companies acquired by Forge Group and will be responsible for the financial reporting of specific divisions / departments and sites. The role will require involvement with other ad-hoc projects as and when necessary.
Your Accountabilities:
- Supporting the Forge finance team with accounting requirements for existing divisions/brands and continuing ownership of the financials, to include operational accounting and the full financial forecasts and results
- Taking on new reporting for profit/cost center’s as required and maintaining ownership of the financials, to include operational accounting, and the full financial forecasts and results
- Liaising with and providing Finance support to staff at regional offices/sites
- Assisting with the month end finance report issued to the Board
- Supporting external audit requirements.
- Providing financial support to and reporting on the performance of certain divisions/areas/sites
- Producing the individual company year-end statutory accounts and assisting with production of the year end statutory consolidation and statutory consolidated accounts compliant with FRS101/IFRS
- Working with the existing team to integrate the accounting systems for any new business segments into the back office and accounting software
- Acquisition accounting support and follow up as required
- Assisting with completion of any returns and other compliance requirements
- Working with management to specify the accounting requirements of any new developments and managing the go live process and subsequent testing requirements
- Assist in improving processes across the company to increase efficiency
- Liaising with other departments and supporting ad-hoc requests
- Working with the existing team to support projects and other aspects of financial reporting.
- Working with the existing team to support internal audit requirements
Essential Skills:
- Accounting qualification or actively training for qualification e.g. ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
- Experience working in a fast-paced finance department
- Experience in preparing all aspects of month end/year end reporting and providing clear commentary for review
- Experience of business partnering with other departments and providing meaningful reporting
- Experience of preparing statutory accounts for senior review
- Experience of supporting requirements for external audits
- Experience of challenging and changing an existing process
- Experience working with Excel to an intermediate (or higher) standard.
- Attention to detail
- Friendly approach to all members of the organisation
- Highly self-motivated and proactive
- Professional approach and attitude
- Takes ownership
- Maintains focus under pressure
- Demonstrates a positive attitude
Although standouts will also have:
- Experience working with SAP
- Experience supporting budgeting processes
- FRS101/IFRS experience
Forge Holiday Groups Company Benefits
- Annual STIP Company-wide Bonus Scheme offering up to an additional 10% of your salary through our performance-based bonus program
- 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 starting April 2025
- 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!
