Financial Accountant

Forge Holiday Group; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Birthday day off

Long-service awards

Volunteer days

Staff discounts

Learning & development

Job summary

Forge Holiday Group is seeking a Financial Accountant on a 12-month fixed-term contract in Chester with hybrid working. You will own financial reporting for multiple brands and cost centres, prepare month-end and statutory accounts, and support audits and integrations.

The role offers exposure to acquisitions and a broad Finance function. The ideal candidate is ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or actively studying, with strong IFRS knowledge, excellent Excel skills and stakeholder influence.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification or actively studying.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of FRS101/IFRS standards.
• Excellent Excel skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Owning financial reporting for business divisions, brands and cost centres
• Preparing month-end, year-end and statutory accounts
• Supporting audits, acquisitions and business integrations
• Providing financial insight and analysis to support decision-making
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and drive efficiency across the finance function

Education

ACCA/ACCA/CIMA qualification or studying

Job description

Financial Accountant | 12-Month FTC | Chester (Hybrid)

We're looking for a Financial Accountant to join the Finance team at Forge Holiday Group on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

At Forge Holiday Group, we're home to market-leading brands including Sykes Holiday Cottages, Forest Holidays and Bachcare, with over 1,700 colleagues working together to create unforgettable holiday experiences.

The essentials:

• Chester HQ (Hybrid - minimum 2 days in the office)

What you'll be doing:

• Owning financial reporting for business divisions, brands and cost centres
• Preparing month-end, year-end and statutory accounts
• Supporting audits, acquisitions and business integrations
• Providing financial insight and analysis to support decision-making
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and drive efficiency across the finance function

What we're looking for:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or actively studying)
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and financial reporting
• Strong knowledge of FRS101/IFRS standards
• Excellent Excel skills and attention to detail
• Ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders across the business
• 33 days holiday plus long-service increases
• Birthday day off
• Two volunteering days each year
• Discounts on stays across our holiday brands
• Learning and development opportunities
• Long-service awards and employee savings scheme

We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and bring their authentic self to work.

If you're looking for an opportunity to make an impact within a growing, acquisitive business and work with a fantastic finance team, we'd love to hear from you.