Mergers and Acquisitions Manager

The Engage Partnership Recruitment; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Excellent Benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

The Engage Partnership Recruitment is seeking an experienced M&A Finance Manager for a major financial services client. The role spans the full acquisition lifecycle, from evaluation through deal execution to post-deal integration, offering end-to-end exposure and strategic influence.

You will work directly with senior finance leaders and investment stakeholders, taking ownership of accounting, technical papers and transaction documentation in a high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA or equivalent.
• Experience in Transaction Services, Deals Advisory, Audit or Corporate Finance.
• Strong IFRS knowledge, especially IFRS 3.
• Experience supporting acquisitions or integration activities.
• Ability to analyse complex financial information.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Commercial mindset with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assess quality of earnings, working capital and net debt positions.
• Identify accounting, tax, balance sheet and control risks in target businesses.
• Advise on transaction structures and SPA accounting considerations.
• Prepare acquisition accounting under IFRS for complex deals.
• Lead Purchase Price Allocation (PPA) assessments and valuation accounting.
• Support fair value assessments of acquired intangibles and goodwill.
• Prepare technical accounting papers and transaction documentation.
• Manage accounting for deferred, contingent and earn-out arrangements.
• Lead finance integration activities after acquisitions.
• Support Group reporting, consolidations, audit requirements and disclosures.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across Finance, Legal, Corporate Development and Operations.

Skills

M&A finance

IFRS accounting

stakeholder management

financial analysis

deal execution

communication

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Location: M4 corridor, Bristol/Swindon (Hybrid – 2/3 days office) Up to £85,000 doe + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Shape the growth strategy of a leading financial services business

We're partnering with a highly respected financial services organisation undergoing significant growth through acquisition. As part of their expanding corporate development and finance function, they're looking for an experienced M&A Finance Manager to play a pivotal role across the full acquisition lifecycle.

This is a rare opportunity to move beyond traditional due diligence work and take ownership of transactions from evaluation and deal execution through to purchase price allocation, technical accounting and post-deal integration.

You'll work directly with senior finance leaders, investment stakeholders and executive decision-makers, helping drive strategic growth across the business.

Why this role stands out

• Genuine end-to-end M&A exposure
• High-profile acquisition activity with executive visibility
• Opportunity to lead technical accounting and integration workstreams
• Significant influence on strategic growth initiatives
• Strong long-term career progression within a growing organisation
• Up to £85,000 base salary plus bonus and excellent benefits package

The Role

You’ll hold a key finance role across acquisitions and disposals, providing financial, accounting and commercial insight throughout the deal lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assessing quality of earnings, working capital and net debt positions
• Identifying accounting, tax, balance sheet and control risks within target businesses
• Advising on transaction structures and SPA accounting considerations
• Preparing acquisition accounting under IFRS, including complex deal structures
• Leading Purchase Price Allocation (PPA) assessments and valuation accounting
• Supporting fair value assessments of acquired intangible assets and goodwill
• Preparing robust technical accounting papers and transaction documentation
• Managing accounting for deferred, contingent and earn-out arrangements
• Leading finance integration activities following acquisitions
• Supporting Group reporting, consolidations, audit requirements and transaction disclosures
• Partnering with senior stakeholders across Finance, Legal, Corporate Development and Operations

About You

We're looking for an ambitious and commercially minded qualified accountant who combines strong technical expertise with a genuine interest in M&A and corporate growth.

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification
• Significant experience within Transaction Services, Deals Advisory, Audit or Corporate Finance
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, particularly IFRS 3 and acquisition accounting
• Experience supporting acquisitions, transaction accounting or integration activities
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex financial information
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Commercial mindset with excellent attention to detail

Highly Desirable:

• Hands-on experience with Purchase Price Allocation (PPA)
• Exposure to valuation methodologies and intangible asset accounting
• Experience working within an acquisitive organisation
• Post-qualified experience within a Big 4 or Top 10 practice environment

Who this role would suit

• Transaction Services Managers looking to move into industry
• Acquisition Accountants stepping into a more strategic role
• Technical accounting professionals with strong IFRS 3 and PPA experience
• Finance leaders from acquisitive businesses wanting greater transaction exposure