Senior Project Accountant

IN2 Consult

Wokingham

Hybrid

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Part time

14 days+

Get more replies from employers

Send a job-specific resume in minutes.

Job summary

IN2 Consult is seeking an Interim Finance Integration Accountant to facilitate the integration of a newly acquired entity into their group structure. The ideal candidate will have a solid M&A integration background and be responsible for aligning financial policies, preparing balance sheets, and ensuring compliance with IFRS standards. This position offers an opportunity to enhance process efficiencies while collaborating with various stakeholders in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

Qualified Accountant with significant post-qualification experience.
Experience in finance integration projects, M&A transactions, or finance transformations.
Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP.

Responsibilities

Take ownership of the finance aspects of the integration project.
Prepare and reconcile opening balance sheets.
Oversee data migration and ensure compliance with group standards.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Technical Accounting

Process Improvement

Communication

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

This range is provided by IN2 Consult. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from IN2 Consult

Helping PE Funds & Finance Execs Scale Senior Interim Finance Teams

About the Role

IN2 Consult is supporting a market leading client on the recruitment of an Interim Finance Integration Accountant to play a pivotal role in bringing a newly acquired entity into their group structure.

This position requires a balance of technical accounting expertise, process improvement skills, and stakeholder engagement to ensure the integration is delivered smoothly and on time. The role is ideal for a finance professional with prior M&A integration experience who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Integration & Technical Accounting

Take ownership of the finance aspects of the integration project, aligning the acquired entity’s policies and reporting with group standards.
Prepare and reconcile opening balance sheets, assisting with purchase price allocation and related adjustments.
Consolidate the acquired entity into group accounts under IFRS standards, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Support audit and statutory requirements, coordinating with external advisors as needed.

Systems & Process Alignment

Oversee data migration, reconciliations, and system onboarding for the new entity.
Develop, document, and embed financial processes and controls to strengthen compliance and efficiency.
Work closely with finance systems teams to ensure seamless integration into core ERP and reporting platforms.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Act as the finance point of contact between Group, local entity teams, and external advisors.
Provide regular progress updates and insights to senior management.
Build strong relationships across departments to support knowledge transfer and post-integration success.

Transition to BAU

Ensure smooth handover of ongoing finance responsibilities to local teams or Shared Services.
Deliver training, guidance, and process documentation to embed new ways of working.
Identify opportunities for process improvements beyond integration, driving long-term efficiency.

Key Requirements:

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
Significant post-qualification experience, ideally within a multinational or group finance function.
Track record of working on finance integration projects, M&A transactions, or finance transformations.
Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP
Excellent communicator with proven stakeholder management experience across different levels of seniority.
Comfortable operating independently in a fast-moving, project-led environment.

Seniority level