Group Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting Manager
Hybrid – London
Join us and put your technical expertise at the heart of our Group reporting
Are you a technical accountant who enjoys getting the detail right, and seeing how it shapes the bigger picture? We’re looking for a Group Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting Manager to join our Group Finance team and take ownership of our statutory reporting and technical accounting across the Group.
This is a great opportunity to work on a wide range of complex, interesting accounting matters in a multinational environment, with real visibility across the business and the chance to shape how we report.
About the role
Reporting to the Head of Reporting & Consolidation, you’ll be our go-to expert on IFRS and statutory compliance. You’ll lead the preparation of annual statutory financial statements, coordinate disclosures, and work closely with regional finance teams, the Group Financial Controller and our external auditors.
What you’ll be doing
Leading the preparation and review of statutory financial statements for Group entities, and coordinating year-end reporting across our regional finance teams
Making sure we meet local filing and reporting requirements, and keeping our statutory calendar on track
Coordinating annual report financial disclosures, including questionnaires, supporting schedules and reconciliations
Writing technical accounting assessments and position papers, including on acquisitions, restructurings and other complex transactions
Leading impairment reviews and managing IFRS 16 accounting and disclosures
Keeping an eye on emerging accounting standards and assessing what they mean for the business
Supporting the Group Financial Controller through interim and year-end audits, and helping resolve technical matters raised by our auditors
Improving our reporting, disclosure and documentation processes, including developing standardised templates and strengthening governance
Hybrid into our London office and Luton as required for meetings
What we’re looking for
ACA, ACCA or an equivalent professional qualification
Strong experience preparing IFRS statutory financial statements
Technical accounting expertise gained in a multinational environment
Experience drafting annual report disclosures
Excellent written communication and documentation skills
Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills
Experience in a listed or private-equity-backed group desirable
Experience with reporting and consolidation systems of benefit
Exposure to acquisitions, financing transactions and group reporting environments
You’ll bring
Technical excellence, a sharp eye for detail, strong planning and organisation, analytical thinking, the ability to communicate and influence at all levels, and a genuine commitment to continuous improvement.
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.