R2R Senior Accountant - M&A Integration Lead

Womentech Network; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

8% pension matched

25 days annual leave

Volunteer days

Enhanced parental leave

Work away scheme

Memberships for finances, health and ̀

Job summary

Sage is seeking a Senior Accountant – M&A to lead month-end close and reporting for newly acquired entities within the Global Record to Report team. You will partner with local finance Controllers and regional teams to ensure smooth transition into Sage's G R2R model.

The role involves IFRS 3 accounting, financial analysis, and coordinating audits during the post-acquisition integration across North America and EMEA. The position is based in Newcastle with a hybrid pattern.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to work flexibly across North America and EMEA reporting deadlines when required.

Responsibilities

• 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 journey.

Skills

Month-end close

Financial reporting

IFRS knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified

Job description

Sage is seeking a Senior Accountant – M&A to lead month-end close and reporting for newly acquired entities within the Global Record to Report team. You will partner with local finance Controllers and regional teams to ensure smooth transition into Sage's G R2R model.

The role involves IFRS 3 accounting, financial analysis, and coordinating audits during the post-acquisition integration across North America and EMEA. The position is based in Newcastle with a hybrid pattern.