Job Description
Interim Finance Integration Project Accountant- £500-£600 Per Day- 6 Month Interim Contract- Berkshire (Hybrid) 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.
Interim Finance Integration Project Accountant- £500-£600 Per Day- 6 Month Interim Contract- Berkshire (Hybrid)