Summary: The Interim Group Accountant role in Manchester involves supporting M&A activities for a leading PE-backed business. The candidate will be responsible for financial due diligence, internal audits, and acquisition accounting, ensuring seamless integration of new acquisitions. The position requires strong financial and statutory accounting expertise, particularly in IFRS and UK GAAP standards. 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).
• Excellent communication skills for dealing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Confidence in handling complex technical issues.

Salary (Rate): 65000

City: Manchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance