Interim Group Accountant | Manchester | Up to £65,000 | Immediate Start

Marks Sattin are delighted to be working with a leading PE backed business based in Manchester to recruit for an experienced Interim Group Accountant. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in M&A activities. We are seeking a highly skilled Group Accountant to support the financial operations and ensure seamless integration of new acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the M&A team with financial due diligence pre-acquisition.
• Conduct internal audit procedures and liaise with Sellers to sign off on completion accounts (FRS102) and apportionment statements.
• Complete the IFRS adoption process with acquirees, including identifying and calculating adjustments, reconciling pre-acquisition reserves, and overseeing transitional adjustments.
• Prepare acquisition accounting entries, including valuation of consideration, recognition of deferred payments, and changes to investment cost and intangibles.
• Act as the key finance contact for Sellers in the post-acquisition phase, covering introductions, financial accounting, and tax compliance.

About you

• ACA/ACCA/ACMA qualified Accountant.
• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally in an acquisitive group and PE environment..
• Strong financial and statutory accounting experience, including consolidations and acquisition accounting. Up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS and UK GAAP: FRS102) is essential.
• Excellent communication skills for dealing with internal and external stakeholders, with confidence in handling complex technical issues.

Interviews will be happening shortly, so please apply or send your CV to Jamie.Miller@markssattin.com

For more information about the role please contact me on 0161 871 7060

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