Interim Financial Accountant

Morgan McKinley (South West); Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services recruitment firm in Bristol is seeking an experienced Interim Completions Accountant to support their acquisition finance team. The role involves leading financial elements of deal completion and ensuring seamless integration of new acquisitions. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with M&A experience and strong technical knowledge. This position offers a hybrid work model and a 12-month contract.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong technical knowledge.
• Proven experience in M&A/completions accounting preferred.
• Confidence navigating SPAs and understanding financial clauses.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance-related aspects of deal completion and integration.
• Liaise with deal teams and advisors to validate financial elements.
• Prepare and review completion accounts and working capital calculations.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Experience in M&A/completions accounting

Strong 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