Accountant -Corporate Disposals

LMA Recruitment; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic organization is seeking an experienced accountant to lead exit planning and sale readiness across multiple business units. This role involves driving improvements in financial systems and collaborating with legal and external advisors to optimize deal structures. The position is a 12-month fixed-term contract with hybrid working arrangements, ideal for a commercially astute finance professional.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in M&A, business disposals, or transaction services.
• Deep understanding of sell-side financial preparation.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvements in systems, reporting, and operational transparency pre-sale.
• Develop and implement robust exit strategies for business disposals.
• Lead financial preparation and due diligence processes.

Skills

Commercial Acumen

Stakeholder Engagement

Adaptability

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)

Job description

Are you an experienced accountant with a proven track record in preparing businesses for sale? We’re seeking a commercially astute finance professional to lead exit planning and sale readiness across multiple business units within a dynamic organization.

Position Details:

• 12-month Fixed Term Contract (with potential for extension)
• Location: Gatwick Airport area
• Hybrid working arrangement

Key Responsibilities:

1. Drive improvements in systems, reporting, and operational transparency pre-sale
2. Develop and implement robust exit strategies for business disposals
3. Lead financial preparation and due diligence processes
4. Collaborate with legal, tax, and external advisors to optimize deal structures
5. Ensure financials are transaction-ready, accurate, and compliant
6. Support valuation and sale negotiations

Required Skills and Experience:

1. Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)
2. Proven experience in M&A, business disposals, or transaction services
3. Deep understanding of sell-side financial preparation
4. Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder engagement skills
5. Hands-on, pragmatic, and adaptable to change

Additional Information:

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment Type: Contract
• Job Function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industry: Human Resources Services