Interim Financial Accountant

NACBA; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-paced finance firm based in Bristol is seeking an experienced Interim Completions Accountant to support their acquisition finance team. The role involves leading all finance-related aspects of deal completion, preparing completion accounts, and ensuring the smooth financial integration of new acquisitions. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with strong M&A experience and excellent attention to detail. This is a hybrid role with a compensation starting from £50,000.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge in accounting and finance.
• Proven experience in deal completion and financial transitions.
• Confident with SPAs and completion mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Lead all finance-related aspects of deal completion.
• Liaise with deal teams and external advisors.
• Prepare and review completion accounts and adjustments.
• Ensure accurate handover of acquired entities.
• Reconcile opening balance sheets post-acquisition.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

M&A/completions accounting

Commercial acumen

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Interim Completions Accountant - Acquisition Finance
Location: Bristol | Hybrid
Rate: From £50,000
Duration: 12 Months

We're supporting a fast-paced, deal-driven business looking for an experienced Completions Accountant to support their acquisition finance team on an interim basis. This is a key role focused on ensuring the smooth financial transition of new acquisitions into the group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all finance-related aspects of deal completion and post-acquisition integration
• Liaise with deal teams, legal, and external advisors to validate financial elements of SPA/completion accounts
• Prepare and review completion accounts, working capital calculations, and purchase price adjustments
• Ensure accurate handover of acquired entities into group reporting structures
• Reconcile opening balance sheets and manage consolidation entries post-acquisition
• Support valuation models and assist with due diligence where required
• Identify and resolve accounting issues and differences in policies or practices

Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong technical knowledge
• Proven experience in M&A/completions accounting, ideally in a fast-paced or private equity-backed environment
• Confident navigating SPAs, completion mechanisms and financial clauses
• Strong commercial acumen and excellent attention to detail
• Available at short notice and comfortable working autonomously