Finance Acquisitions & Integration Accountant

Flexible Regional Locations

Join a Fast-Growing Insurance & Risk Management Group

We are partnering with a rapidly expanding, high-end independent insurance and risk management group that is experiencing significant growth through acquisition. As part of their ambitious expansion strategy, they are seeking a talented Finance Acquisitions & Integration Accountant to play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful financial integration of newly acquired businesses.

This is a highly visible position that sits at the heart of the acquisition process, working closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, M&A, and operational teams. If you enjoy combining technical accounting expertise with project management and stakeholder engagement, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

What You'll Be Doing

As the Finance Acquisitions & Integration Accountant, you will oversee the end-to-end financial integration of acquired businesses, ensuring processes, controls, and reporting are aligned with Group standards.

Key Responsibilities

Integration Project Management & Financial Integration

• Coordinate and manage the complete finance integration process for newly acquired businesses.
• Lead and facilitate cross-functional meetings to ensure key integration milestones and deadlines are achieved.
• Act as the central point of contact between finance workstreams, ensuring smooth communication and issue resolution.
• Manage professional communications with vendors and external stakeholders throughout the integration process.

M&A Collaboration & Reporting

• Partner with the M&A team prior to acquisition completion to understand deal structures, valuation models, and upcoming integration requirements.
• Monitor and support adherence to Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) obligations and critical deadlines.
• Assist with board reporting and post-acquisition performance analysis against original deal assumptions.
• Provide insight and reporting to senior leadership on integration progress and financial outcomes.

Completion Accounts & Acquisition Onboarding

• Review completion accounts in accordance with SPA requirements to validate financial settlements due to sellers.
• Work closely with the Group Financial Control Director to coordinate acquisition-related payments and cash flow requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors throughout the completion accounts process.
• Lead the financial onboarding of acquired businesses, including opening balance reviews and Group reporting implementation.

Earnout & Technical Accounting Calculations

• Prepare and manage Net Realisable Capital (NRC) calculations and earnout statements across designated deferral periods.
• Review and validate calculations submitted by sellers, ensuring compliance with SPA terms.
• Support the wider Financial Control team with reporting and accounting treatment of deferred consideration arrangements.
• Ensure all technical calculations are accurate, auditable, and delivered within agreed timelines.

What We're Looking For

Skills & Experience

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or finalist with relevant experience.
• Previous experience within Corporate Finance, M&A, Financial Integration, Transaction Services, or a similar acquisition-focused finance role.
• Insurance sector experience is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of Share Purchase Agreements (SPAs), completion accounts, earnouts, and deferred consideration calculations.
• Experience working within a multi-entity or Group finance environment.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to engage at all levels.
• Highly organised with strong project management capabilities and attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.

What's on Offer?

• Hybrid Working (2days in office, 3 days working from home)
• Opportunity to join a rapidly growing and acquisitive organisation.
• Exposure to high-profile M&A activity and strategic business projects.
• Collaborative and supportive leadership team.
• Flexible location options across regional offices.
• Career development opportunities within a growing Group.
• Additional benefits package available.