We are partnering with a rapidly growing, high-end independent insurance and risk management group.
Due to an exciting, ongoing pipeline of growth, they are seeking a skilled financial professional to ensure the seamless transition of financial systems, controls, and operations for newly acquired businesses.
The Role
As the Finance Acquisitions & Integration Accountant, you will play a critical, highly visible role in managing the financial integration journey. Acting as the technical and operational bridge between the M&A team, central financial control, and newly acquired entities, you will ensure all workstreams align smoothly with transaction timelines. This position is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented accountant who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Integration Project Management & Accounting
- Coordinate and facilitate the complete end-to-end finance integration process for new acquisitions.
- Set up and lead cross-functional meetings to ensure the Finance department hits key integration deadlines.
- Bridge operational gaps between workstreams and manage clear, professional messaging directly to vendors.
- M&A Team Liaison & Reporting
- Collaborate closely with the M&A team pre-acquisition to understand the pipeline, review valuation models, and prepare for upcoming calculations.
- Maintain ongoing communication to guarantee all Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) deadlines are met.
- Support the M&A team with six-monthly board reporting to track post-acquisition performance against initial deal models.
- Completion Accounts & Onboarding
- Review completion account statements in line with SPAs to verify amounts due to the seller and ensure timely payments.
- Partner with the Group Financial Control Director to align vendor payments with Group cash flow.
- Manage vendor relationships throughout the completion accounts process.
- Lead the financial onboarding of new acquisitions, securing opening balances and establishing recurring Group reporting schedules.
- Earnout & Technical Calculations
- Produce Net Realisable Capital (NRC) and earnout statements for designated deferral periods, ensuring strict compliance with complex SPA conditions.
- Review, test, and validate initial calculations submitted by sellers.
- Provide clear updates to the wider Financial Control team regarding deferred consideration adjustments.
Candidate Profile
Ideally Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
- Proven background in Corporate Finance, M&A, or financial integration processes within Insurance.
- Strong familiarity with SPAs, completion accounts, NRC/earnout calculations, and vendor management.
- Solid understanding of Group financial reporting frameworks, balance sheet reconciliations, and integration timelines.
