M&A Accountant

Robert Walters UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an M&A Accountant for a pivotal role in driving transactions including mergers and acquisitions. The successful candidate will have significant experience in IFRS and be responsible for delivering end-to-end M&A projects. This is a temporary role offering a salary of up to £65,000 per annum within a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Proven delivery across business combinations and disposals.
• Experience with reconciliations and journal accounting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end M&A transactions, including acquisitions and disposals.
• Execute technical accounting for deals under IFRS.
• Prepare completion accounts and related analyses.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Strong IFRS knowledge

Hands-on experience with financial reporting

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Proactive mindset

Tools

ERP (Oracle/ D365) or SAP systems

Job description

Overview

As an M&A Accountant, you'll play a pivotal role in driving mergers, acquisitions, divestments, and other strategic transactions. From technical accounting and due diligence to integration and compliance with international standards, you'll be involved end-to-end in ensuring deals run smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end M&A transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, and carve-outs.
• Execute technical accounting for deals under IFRS (e.g., PPA, goodwill, intangibles).
• Prepare completion accounts, SPA adjustments, settlement calculations, and related analyses.
• Perform monthly TSA accounting (carve-out financials, journal postings, reconciliations).
• Act as the finance point of contact with buyers during TSA queries and post-transaction activities.
• Complete inventory reconciliations and post-TSA close-out activities.
• Collaborate with auditors, tax teams, legal advisors, and external stakeholders for compliance.
• Contribute to wider finance transformation and M&A projects across the Group.

Must-Have Skills & Experience

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

Nice-to-Have Skills

• FMCG or consumer goods sector experience.
• Familiarity with ERP (Oracle/ D365) or SAP systems.
• Knowledge of valuation methods and financial modelling techniques.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

About the job

• Contract Type: Temporary
• Specialism: Accountancy & Finance
• Focus: Accountant
• Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum
• Workplace Type: Hybrid
• Experience Level: Associate
• Location: London