Interim M&A Accountant

Accountable Recruitment; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing group in the North West is looking for an Interim M&A Accountant to manage their deal pipeline. This 3-6 month contract offers the potential for permanency and involves close collaboration with senior leadership on acquisitions. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants with significant M&A experience ready for a high-impact role.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent.
• Immediate availability necessary.
• Significant experience in M&A, Corporate Finance, or Transaction Services.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial due diligence, valuation modelling, and commercial assessments.
• Support deal execution, including negotiation and post-deal activities.
• Drive post-acquisition integration planning and performance tracking.

Skills

Financial modelling

Commercial analysis

Stakeholder management

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a highly acquisitive and growing group in the North West, who are seeking to appoint an experienced Interim M&A Accountant to support their deal pipeline.

This role is a 3-6 month contract with strong potential to become permanent.

This opportunity is ideal for an immediately available qualified accountant at the Associate Director or Senior Manager level, with experience in Corporate Finance, M&A or Transaction Services, looking to take a lead role in a high-impact environment.

Salary/benefits:

• Day rate or FTC depending on experience
• Hybrid working model (requirements 1-2 days a week in Manchester)
• 3-6 month contract with the possibility of going permanent
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership on live acquisitions

Job Duties:

• Lead financial due diligence, valuation modelling and commercial assessments for potential acquisitions
• Develop investment appraisals and present recommendations to the Board
• Support deal execution including structuring, negotiation, and post-deal activity
• Partner with internal teams and external advisers across the full transaction lifecycle
• Drive post-acquisition integration planning and performance tracking
• Support wider corporate finance initiatives including funding and forecasting

Who will I report in to?
Head of Mergers & Acquisitions

When will interviews be taking place?
Interviews will be happening as soon as possible

Ideal experience:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Significant experience in M&A, Corporate Finance or Transaction Services
• Advanced financial modelling and commercial analysis skills
• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, change-driven environment
• Immediately available

In Short

• Industry Accounting & Finance
• Founded 2011
• Location Liverpool
• Company size 0 - 49

Accountable Recruitment Limited

Enriching lives through deep sector knowledge & experience alongside best in class recruitment and consultancy.

ACCOUNTABLE RECRUITMENT LIMITED is a privately owned Staffing & Recruitment business specialising in the placement of permanent, senior interim and temporary staff. Our Executive & Financial recruitment teams have the capability and credibility to successfully recruit at all levels within accountancy, financial services and general insurance.

Our straightforward, down to earth and professional approach provides you with the peace of mind that we will represent you and your business in the professional and positive manner you deserve and demand. We aim to be recognised as the most progressive, professional and respected recruitment enterprise within our target market sectors. We will always stand accountable to deliver on the promises we make.