R2R Senior Accountant – M&A (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Sage; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

8% matched pension + 2% top-up

25 days annual leave (+5)

Job summary

Sage is seeking a Senior Accountant – M&A to join the Global Record to Report team in Newcastle. You will lead month-end close and reporting for recently acquired entities during their first six months, ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting and strong controls.

You will partner with local finance Controllers and regional teams to transition businesses into Sage's Global R2R model and support audit readiness, with a focus on IFRS 3 treatment and integration milestones.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Experience leading month-end close for acquired entities and integrating post-acquisition reporting.
• Proficient in IFRS 3 and acquisition accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and reporting for newly acquired entities.
• Collaborate with local and regional finance teams to transition acquisitions into the Global R2R model.
• Prepare management reports, balance sheet reconciliations and financial analysis.

Skills

Month-end close

IFRS 3

Acquisition accounting

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

Job Description At Sage, we're helping businesses flow and thrive. We're looking for a talented Senior Accountant – M&A to join our Global Record to Report team and play a key role in integrating newly acquired businesses into Sage's finance environment.In this role, you'll lead month-end close and reporting activities for acquired entities during their first six months post-acquisition, ensuring accurate, timely and controlled financial reporting. You'll partner closely with local finance teams, senior stakeholders and M&A integration leaders to support successful finance integrations across EMEA and North America.At Sage we have a hybrid working pattern - candidates must be able to work in the Newcastle office days a week and 2 from home.This role is a 12 month fixed term contract.Key Responsibilities What you'll be responsible for:• Leading month-end close and reporting for newly acquired entities, ensuring compliance with Sage Group reporting requirements• Partnering with local Finance Controllers and regional finance teams to transition acquired businesses into Sage's Global R2R operating model• Preparing and reviewing management reports, balance sheet reconciliations and financial analysis, identifying and resolving issues proactively• Supporting acquisition and integration activities, including acquisition accounting, opening balance sheet reviews, cutover planning and control assessments• Applying IFRS 3 Business Combinations expertise to ensure appropriate accounting treatment and financial reporting outcomes• Working closely with M&A integration stakeholders to manage reporting milestones, track integration progress and mitigate risks• Coordinating internal and external audit requirements and maintaining a strong control environment throughout the integration journeyWhat we're looking for:• Qualified accountant with strong accounting, financial reporting and balance sheet control experience• Proven experience managing month-end close processes in a fast-paced environment• Strong knowledge of IFRS 3 and acquisition accounting principles• Confident self-starter who thrives in complex and evolving environments• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills• Ability to work flexibly across North America and EMEA reporting deadlines when required• Experience working within a global matrix organisationYour benefits (Only Applicable for UK Based Roles)Benefits video – https://youtu.be/TCMtTYUUiuU• Generous bonuses and pension scheme: Up to 8% matched pension contribution plus 2% top-up by Sage.• 25 days of paid annual leave with the option to buy up to another 5 days• Paid 5 days yearly to volunteer through our Sage Foundation• Enhanced parental leave• Work away scheme for up to 10 weeks a year• Access to various helpful memberships for finances, health and wellbeing#LI-CF1