Finance Acquisitions & Integrations Accountant

Finance Acquisitions & Integration Accountant Flexible Regional Locations Join a Fast-Growing Insurance & Risk Management Group We are partnering with a rapidly expanding, high-end independent insurance and risk management group that is experiencing significant growth through acquisition. As part of their ambitious expansion strategy, they are seeking a talented Finance Acquisitions & Integration Accountant to play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful financial integration of newly acquired businesses.

This is a highly visible position that sits at the heart of the acquisition process, working closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, M&A, and operational teams. If you enjoy combining technical accounting expertise with project management and stakeholder engagement, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. What You'll Be Doing As the Finance Acquisitions & Integration Accountant, you will oversee the end-to-end financial integration of acquired businesses, ensuring processes, controls, and reporting are aligned with Group standards.

Key Responsibilities Integration Project Management & Financial Integration Coordinate and manage the complete finance integration process for newly acquired businesses. Lead and facilitate cross-functional meetings to ensure key integration milestones and deadlines are achieved. Act as the central point of contact between finance work streams, ensuring smooth communication and issue resolution. Manage professional communications with vendors and external stakeholders throughout the integration process.

M&A Collaboration & Reporting Partner with the M&A team prior to acquisition completion to understand deal structures, valuation models, and upcoming integration requirements. Monitor and support adherence to Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) obligations and critical deadlines. Assist with board reporting and post-acquisition performance analysis against original deal assumptions. Provide insight and reporting to senior leadership on integration progress and financial outcomes.

Completion Accounts & Acquisition Onboarding Review completion accounts in accordance with SPA requirements to validate financial settlements due to sellers. Work closely with the Group Financial Control Director to coordinate acquisition-related payments and cash flow requirements. Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors throughout the completion accounts process. Lead the financial onboarding of acquired businesses, including opening balance reviews and Group reporting implementation.

Earnout & Technical Accounting Calculations Prepare and manage Net Realisable Capital (NRC) calculations and earnout statements across designated deferral periods. Review and validate calculations submitted by sellers, ensuring compliance with SPA terms. Support the wider Financial Control team with reporting and accounting treatment of deferred consideration arrangements. Ensure all technical calculations are accurate, auditable, and delivered within agreed timelines. What We're Looking For Skills & Experience Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or finalist with relevant experience.

Previous experience within Corporate Finance, M&A, Financial Integration, Transaction Services, or a similar acquisition-focused finance role. Insurance sector experience is highly desirable. Strong understanding of Share Purchase Agreements (SPAs), completion accounts, earnouts, and deferred consideration calculations. Experience working within a multi-entity or Group finance environment. Strong technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to engage at all levels.

Highly organised with strong project management capabilities and attention to detail. Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills. Personal Attributes Proactive and solutions-focused approach. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously. What's on Offer? Hybrid Working (2days in office, 3 days working from home) Opportunity to join a rapidly growing and acquisitive organisation.

Exposure to high-profile M&A activity and strategic business projects. Collaborative and supportive leadership team. Flexible location options across regional offices.

Career development opportunities within a growing Group. Additional benefits package available.