Interim Completions Accountant - Acquisition Finance
Location: Bristol | Hybrid
Rate: From £50,000
Duration: 12 Months
We're supporting a fast-paced, deal-driven business looking for an experienced Completions Accountant to support their acquisition finance team on an interim basis. This is a key role focused on ensuring the smooth financial transition of new acquisitions into the group.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead all finance-related aspects of deal completion and post-acquisition integration
Liaise with deal teams, legal, and external advisors to validate financial elements of SPA/completion accounts
Prepare and review completion accounts, working capital calculations, and purchase price adjustments
Ensure accurate handover of acquired entities into group reporting structures
Reconcile opening balance sheets and manage consolidation entries post-acquisition
Support valuation models and assist with due diligence where required
Identify and resolve accounting issues and differences in policies or practices
Ideal Candidate:
Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong technical knowledge
Proven experience in M&A/completions accounting, ideally in a fast-paced or private equity-backed environment
Confident navigating SPAs, completion mechanisms and financial clauses
Strong commercial acumen and excellent attention to detail
Available at short notice and comfortable working autonomously