Interim Financial Accountant

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Bristol is seeking an experienced Interim Completions Accountant to enhance their acquisition finance team. The role involves leading all finance-related aspects of deal completion and ensuring smooth financial transitions for new acquisitions. Ideal candidates will possess strong technical accounting skills, experience in M&A/completions, and the ability to work in a hybrid model. Immediate availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge in accounting.
• Experience in a fast-paced or private equity-backed environment.
• Ability to work autonomously and handle pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance-related aspects of deal completion and integration.
• Prepare completion accounts, working capital calculations.
• Reconcile opening balance sheets post-acquisition.

Skills

M&A/completions accounting

Attention to detail

Commercial acumen

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