Interim Financial Accountant

National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance-driven organization in Bristol is seeking an experienced Interim Completions Accountant to support their acquisition finance team. The role focuses on managing financial transitions of new acquisitions, and requires expertise in M&A accounting and SPAs. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants with technical knowledge and strong commercial acumen, available at short notice. This position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive rate starting from £50,000.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Available at short notice and comfortable working autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Lead all finance-related aspects of deal completion and post-acquisition integration.
• Prepare and review completion accounts, working capital calculations, and purchase price adjustments.
• Support valuation models and assist with due diligence where required.

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