Interim Completions Accountant - Acquisition Finance
Location: Bristol | Hybrid
Rate: From £50,000
Duration: 12 Months
We're supporting a fast-paced, deal-driven business looking for an experienced Completions Accountant to support their acquisition finance team on an interim basis. This is a key role focused on ensuring the smooth financial transition of new acquisitions into the group.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead all finance-related aspects of deal completion and post-acquisition integration
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Liaise with deal teams, legal, and external advisors to validate financial elements of SPA/completion accounts
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Prepare and review completion accounts, working capital calculations, and purchase price adjustments
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Ensure accurate handover of acquired entities into group reporting structures
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Reconcile opening balance sheets and manage consolidation entries post-acquisition
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Support valuation models and assist with due diligence where required
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Identify and resolve accounting issues and differences in policies or practices
Ideal Candidate:
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Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong technical knowledge
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Proven experience in M&A/completions accounting, ideally in a fast-paced or private equity-backed environment
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Confident navigating SPAs, completion mechanisms and financial clauses
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Strong commercial acumen and excellent attention to detail
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Available at short notice and comfortable working autonomously
