Group Consolidation & Audit Accountant

HeadFirst B.V.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertage is seeking a Group Consolidation & Audit Accountant for a short-term contract in London. You will support consolidation, audit deliverables and balance sheet reviews, working closely with the Group Financial Controller in a fast-paced environment.

The role focuses on group reporting, consolidation journals and audit documentation during year-end and audit periods. This is a hybrid position offering exposure to IFRS and intercompany processes.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification required.
• Experience in Group Reporting or consolidation.
• Strong grounding in IFRS and solid audit background.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidation journals and supporting schedules.
• Assist with month-end and year-end group reporting.
• Prepare audit working papers and respond to audit requests.
• Support cash flow preparation and balance sheet reviews.
• Assist with intercompany reconciliations and elimination processes.
• Support audit issue resolution and documentation.

Skills

Group reporting

IFRS

Audit background

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA certification

Job description

Group Consolidation & Audit Accountant

Location: London (Hybrid)

Contract: 4-6 months

About the role

We’re looking for a Group Consolidation & Audit Accountant to join the finance team on a short-term contract, providing extra capacity through the year-end and audit period. You’ll work closely with the Group Financial Controller, supporting consolidation, audit deliverables and balance sheet reviews. It’s a great opportunity to get hands‑on with Group reporting in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.

What you’ll be doing

• Preparing consolidation journals and supporting schedules
• Assisting with month‑end and year‑end Group reporting
• Preparing audit working papers and responding to audit requests
• Supporting cash flow preparation and balance sheet reviews
• Helping with intercompany reconciliations and elimination processes
• Supporting audit issue resolution and documentation

What you’ll bring

• A professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Previous experience in Group Reporting or consolidation
• A strong grounding in IFRS and a solid audit background

About Us

Vertage is the global brand uniting the former Impellam Group and HeadFirst Group, bringing together a portfolio of specialist talent and workforce solutions companies. At Vertage, you work at the intersection of people and AI, helping organisations around the world move faster with plenty of room to grow yourself along the way.