M&A Accountant

Experis LTD; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy firm is seeking an experienced M&A Accountant to join their finance team in London. This role involves managing end-to-end M&A transactions and ensuring compliance with international standards. The ideal candidate must be a qualified accountant with strong IFRS knowledge and excellent communication skills. A competitive salary ranging from £60,000 to £65,000 per year is offered along with a hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in IFRS and business combinations.
• Proven delivery across M&A transactions and disposals.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end M&A transactions including acquisitions and disposals.
• Execute technical accounting for deals under IFRS.
• Prepare management reporting packs for stakeholders.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Strong IFRS knowledge

Hands-on experience with financial reporting

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Adaptable mindset

Tools

ERP systems (Oracle, Business Central)

Job description

Overview

M&A Accountant

Location: Hyrbid - 2 days per week onsite in London

Salary: £60,000 to £65,000 per year

Length: 6 months

We are actively looking to secure a M&A Accountant to join Experis.

Experis Consultancy is a Global entity with a well-established team with over 1000 consultants on assignment across 20 clients globally. Our UK operation is growing and has very aggressive plans for expansion over the coming years. We form part of the Manpower group of companies that turn over $20 billion a year collectively.

Experis UK have partnerships with major clients across the UK spanning multiple industries; our approach is a very personal one, with both our clients and our own employees. We are passionate about training, technology and career development.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced M&A Accountant to join our finance team and play a hands-on role in some of our most exciting corporate projects. This is a unique opportunity to be at the heart of our mergers, acquisitions, divestments, and other strategic transactions. In this role, you will be involved end-to-end, from technical accounting and due diligence through to integration, separation, and compliance with international standards. You will be a key player in ensuring deals run smoothly and that post-transaction requirements are delivered effectively, including preparing TSA delivery, performing inventory reconciliation, engaging with buyers, and transitioning/validating financial data. Beyond the deal cycle, you will also contribute to finance transformation and wider M&A initiatives across the Group by performing the testing, tie-outs and documentation, giving you broad exposure and the chance to make a real impact in a fast-moving, international business.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end M&A transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, and carve-outs.
• Execute technical accounting for deals, including purchase price allocation (PPA), goodwill, intangibles, and disposal accounting under IFRS.
• Prepare completion accounts, SPA adjustments, settlement calculations, and related financial analyses.
• Perform monthly TSA accounting, including carve-out of financial information, journal postings, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Act as the finance point of contact with buyers, responding to TSA queries with prepared schedules and supporting analysis
• Perform inventory reconciliations, including monthly de-recognition of balances.
• Complete post-TSA close-out activities, including debtor reconciliations and final clean-up of financial data.
• Prepare and deliver management reporting packs to internal and external stakeholders.
• Execute M&A and disposal accounting, including tax considerations and completion accounts.
• Transition and validate purchase orders and other financial data to buyers post-TSA.
• Collaborate with auditors, tax, legal, and external advisors to ensure compliance and effective deal execution.
• Contribute to wider finance transformation and M&A projects, leveraging capacity beyond TSA activities.

Skills and experience

Must have:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong IFRS with proven delivery across business combinations, disposals, or carve-outs.
• Hands-on experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, and journal accounting.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex agreements into clear accounting treatments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, confident in working with buyers, advisors, and senior management.
• A proactive, adaptable mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Nice to Have:

• FMCG or consumer goods sector experience.
• Experience in Private Equity-backed businesses.
• Familiarity with ERP transitions (Oracle, Business Central). Knowledge of valuation methods and financial modelling techniques.