Finance Acquisitions & Integrations Accountant Job Central London area,City Of London England UK,Finance & Banking

Location: City Of London

We are partnering with a rapidly growing, high-end independent insurance and risk management group.

Due to an exciting, ongoing pipeline of growth, they are seeking a skilled financial professional to ensure the seamless transition of financial systems, controls, and operations for newly acquired businesses.

The Role

As the Finance Acquisitions & Integration Accountant
, you will play a critical, highly visible role in managing the financial integration journey. Acting as the technical and operational bridge between the M&A team, central financial control, and newly acquired entities, you will ensure all work streams align smoothly with transaction timelines. This position is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented accountant who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Key Responsibilities

Integration Project Management & Accounting

Coordinate and facilitate the complete end-to-end finance integration process for new acquisitions.
Set up and lead cross-functional meetings to ensure the Finance department hits key integration deadlines.
Bridge operational gaps between work streams and manage clear, professional messaging directly to vendors.

M&A Team Liaison & Reporting

Collaborate closely with the M&A team pre-acquisition to understand the pipeline, review valuation models, and prepare for upcoming calculations.
Maintain ongoing communication to guarantee all Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) deadlines are met.
Support the M&A team with six-monthly board reporting to track post-acquisition performance against initial deal models.

Completion Accounts & Onboarding

Review completion account statements in line with SPAs to verify amounts due to the seller and ensure timely payments.
Partner with the Group Financial Control Director to align vendor payments with Group cash flow.
Manage vendor relationships throughout the completion accounts process.
Lead the financial onboarding of new acquisitions, securing opening balances and establishing recurring Group reporting schedules.

Earnout & Technical Calculations

Produce Net Realisable Capital (NRC) and earnout statements for designated deferral periods, ensuring strict compliance with complex SPA conditions.
Review, test, and validate initial calculations submitted by sellers.
Provide clear updates to the wider Financial Control team regarding deferred consideration adjustments.

Candidate Profile

Ideally Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).

Proven background in Corporate Finance, M&A, or financial integration processes within Insurance.
Strong familiarity with SPAs, completion accounts, NRC/earnout calculations, and vendor management.
Solid understanding of Group financial reporting frameworks, balance sheet reconciliations, and integration timelines.

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