M&A Accountant

Experis - ManpowerGroup; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy firm seeks an experienced M&A Accountant for a hybrid role based in London. The successful candidate will handle end-to-end M&A transactions, execute technical accounting, and ensure compliance with international standards. Applicants should be qualified accountants with strong IFRS knowledge and excellent analytical skills. This role offers a salary between £60,000 to £65,000 per year, with an emphasis on collaboration and finance transformation.

Qualifications

• Proven delivery across business combinations, disposals, or carve-outs.
• Ability to translate complex agreements into clear accounting treatments.
• Proactive and adaptable mindset in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end M&A transactions, including acquisitions and disposals.
• Execute technical accounting for deals and prepare completion accounts.
• Perform monthly TSA accounting and inventory reconciliations.
• Collaborate with auditors, tax, legal, and external advisors.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Hands-on experience with financial reporting

Strong IFRS knowledge

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

M&A Accountant

Location: Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite in London

Salary: £60,000 to £65,000 per year

Length: 6 months

Experis Consultancy is a global entity with a large team and international reach. Our UK operation is growing with aggressive expansion plans. We are part of the Manpower group of companies that turn over $20 billion a year collectively. Experis UK has partnerships with major clients across the UK spanning multiple industries, with a focus on 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 mergers, acquisitions, divestments and other strategic transactions. You will be involved end-to-end, from technical accounting and due diligence through to integration, separation and compliance with international standards. You will help ensure deals run smoothly and post-transaction requirements are delivered effectively, including TSA delivery, inventory reconciliation, engagement with buyers, and transitioning/validating financial data. Beyond the deal cycle, you will contribute to finance transformation and wider M&A initiatives across the Group by performing testing, tie-outs and documentation, gaining broad exposure in a fast-moving, international business.

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.
• Knowledge of ERP transitions (Oracle, Business Central) and familiarity with valuation methods and financial modelling techniques.