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Financial Accounts Assistant

Job in Chester, Cheshire, CH1, England, UK
Listing for: Forge Holiday Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-22
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 29000 GBP Yearly GBP 29000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Financial Accounting Assistant to join our Finance team and support the delivery of accurate, timely and reliable financial information across the Group. If you enjoy working with numbers, spotting opportunities for improvement and playing a key role in financial operations, we'd love to hear from you.

  • Up to £29,000 per annum
  • 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
  • Reporting to our Senior Financial Accountant
  • Part of our Forge Finance Team
What you'll be doing:
  • Maintain the daily cashbook and ensure accurate financial records
  • Perform monthly bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
  • Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts
  • Post journals for accruals, prepayments, depreciation and other month-end adjustments
  • Produce daily receipts reconciliations and balance sheet schedules
  • Reconcile ledgers and cost centres to the general ledger
  • Complete partner reconciliations, including platforms such as Airbnb
  • Support financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders
  • Contribute to achieving month-end close deadlines
  • Assist with year-end statutory accounts and audit requirements
  • Support compliance reporting, government surveys and financial controls
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, including the use of AI and automation tools
  • Ensure confidentiality, accuracy and compliance in all financial activities
What you'll bring:
  • AAT qualified or currently studying towards AAT (or equivalent)
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills and general IT proficiency
  • Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy
  • Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Confidence working independently and as part of a team
  • A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
  • Professional, adaptable and customer-focused approach
  • Confidence to challenge constructively and suggest improvements
Standout experience:
  • Experience using SAP Business By Design
  • Experience utilising AI or automation tools in day-to-day processes
  • Experience with in a multi-entity or Group finance environment
  • 33 days holiday (+ up to 5 extra with long service)
  • Option to purchase additional holiday days
  • A day off for your birthday
  • Two paid volunteering days per year
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Hybrid & flexible working
  • Health cash plan, wellbeing discounts and 24/7 mental health support
  • Exclusive discounts on holiday stays for you, family and friends

We're committed to diversity, inclusion and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Ready to take the next step in your finance career with one of the UK's leading holiday businesses?

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