Acquisition Accountant - Wade Macdonald : Job Details

Maternity Cover – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract – Hybrid Working Offered

Acquisition Accountant

£38,000 - £42,000

London

About the Client

A well-established organisation in the Insurance sector, they foster a culture of integrity and collaboration, empowering employees to contribute meaningfully while developing their skills. As they continue in their growth plans both from an organic perspective as well as through acquisition they have a need for someone to join them for a maternity contract to assist with the integration of the acquired companies accounts into the main business.

About the Job

Supporting the Head of Integration and Acquisition Accounting, you will assist with the financial integration of new acquisitions, ensuring processes align with group standards and controls.

Duties will include:

• Assisting with financial integration and addressing due diligence queries.
• Supporting the alignment of accounting policies and controls with group requirements.
• Preparing balance sheet calculations
• Ensure that any queries raised in relation to Finance & Accounts are dealt with
• Ensure that all outstanding issues identified throughout the due diligence process are resolved.
• Integrate monthly reporting into core management accounts process
• Review of recently acquired entities internal controls
• Dealing with supplier communication
• Close down bank accounts when required
• Review debtor and creditor balance of acquired company

About the Successful Applicant

You will be a part-qualified or newly qualified accountant with strong analytical skills and a keen eye for detail. A willingness to learn and contribute to integration processes is essential. Any experience gained working within acquisitions would be highly beneficial for this role but you must have excellent communications skills and an ability to work to deadlines and deal with queries that may arise across the various areas of the business.

What You Will Receive in Return

• Working in a supportive environment that values collaboration, development, and progression.
• Learn new systems and skills.
• Maternity cover for 12 Months
• Hybrid working