Summary: The Interim Group Accountant role at a leading PE-backed business in Manchester involves supporting financial operations and ensuring the integration of new acquisitions. The candidate will assist in M&A activities, conduct internal audits, and prepare acquisition accounting entries. This position requires a qualified accountant with strong experience in financial and statutory accounting, particularly in an acquisitive group environment. An immediate start is available for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the M&A team with financial due diligence pre-acquisition.
• Conduct internal audit procedures and liaise with Sellers to sign off on completion accounts (FRS102) and apportionment statements.
• Complete the IFRS adoption process with acquirees, including identifying and calculating adjustments, reconciling pre-acquisition reserves, and overseeing transitional adjustments.
• Prepare acquisition accounting entries, including valuation of consideration, recognition of deferred payments, and changes to investment cost and intangibles.
• Act as the key finance contact for Sellers in the post-acquisition phase, covering introductions, financial accounting, and tax compliance.

Key Skills:

• ACA/ACCA/ACMA qualified Accountant.
• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally in an acquisitive group and PE environment.
• Strong financial and statutory accounting experience, including consolidations and acquisition accounting.
• Up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS and UK GAAP: FRS102) is essential.
• Excellent communication skills for dealing with internal and external stakeholders, with confidence in handling complex technical issues.

Salary (Rate): 65,000

City: Manchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance