Mergers & Acquisitions Accountant

Manpower; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in Holborn, London is seeking an interim Mergers & Acquisitions Accountant. This full-time role involves handling transactions, technical accounting, and working closely with stakeholders. Ideal candidates must be qualified accountants with strong IFRS knowledge and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. Compensation is competitive at £48,000 per annum, with a mix of remote and onsite working.

Benefits

Bike Storage

Café

Gym Facilities

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong IFRS with proven delivery across business combinations.
• Hands-on experience with financial reporting and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end M&A transactions including acquisitions and disposals.
• Execute technical accounting for deals under IFRS.
• Prepare completion accounts and related financial analyses.
• Act as finance point of contact with buyers.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Strong IFRS knowledge

Hands-on experience with financial reporting

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Proactive and adaptable mindset

Tools

ERP transitions (Oracle, Business Central) or SAP

Job description

Overview

Manpower is currently seeking an interim Mergers & Acquisitions Accountant to work with our global FMCG client, Elida Beauty, renowned for brands such as TIGI, VO5, Toni & Guy, and Brylcreem, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.

The position is based in Holborn, London. This is a full-time temporary role until 30th April 2026, requiring 37.5 hours per week to start ASAP, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying £48,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.

The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements.

*Due to this role being business critical, unfortunately we cannot accept any applications from candidates who have more than 1 weeks notice.

Your 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) or SAP
• Knowledge of valuation methods and financial modelling techniques.

Holborn working environment

• Bike Storage
• Café
• Kitchen & Communal Areas
• Complimentary Tea & Coffee
• Complimentary Fruit & Biscuits
• Gym Facilities