Hybrid Financial Accounting Assistant – 12-Month Contract

FORGE HOLIDAY GROUP LTD; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

33 days’ holiday

On-site gym

Pension scheme

Job summary

FORGE HOLIDAY GROUP LTD is seeking a Financial Accounting Assistant to join the Forge Finance Team on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract at Chester HQ. The role supports daily accounting records, prepares management accounts, and contributes to IFRS-compliant year-end reporting.

You will maintain the cashbook, perform bank reconciliations, and assist with month-end close, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data while using Excel and SAP Business ByDesign.

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or equivalent required or in training.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and IT literacy.
• Strong numeracy and attention to detail with ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience with SAP Business ByDesign or similar ERP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the daily cashbook and perform monthly bank reconciliations.
• Assist in preparation of monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Post month-end journals for accruals, prepayments, depreciation and other adjustments.
• Produce daily receipts reconciliations and reconcile ledgers to the general ledger.
• Support production of financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Aim to meet month-end close deadlines and assist with year-end IFRS statutory accounts.

Skills

Excel

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Independent initiative

Education

AAT qualified

Tools

SAP Business ByDesign

AI/Automation tools

Job description

FORGE HOLIDAY GROUP LTD is seeking a Financial Accounting Assistant to join the Forge Finance Team on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract at Chester HQ. The role supports daily accounting records, prepares management accounts, and contributes to IFRS-compliant year-end reporting.

You will maintain the cashbook, perform bank reconciliations, and assist with month-end close, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data while using Excel and SAP Business ByDesign.