Senior Group M&A Accountant at Robert Walters

• Our client, a global private equity backed business, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Group Mergers and Acquisitions Accountant to join their dynamic team.
• This role offers an exciting opportunity to be the key finance person for business combinations and financial reporting. The successful candidate will have the chance to work in a supportive environment, with a focus on knowledge sharing and continuous learning. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting, has excellent communication skills, and possesses a strong understanding of accounting standards.

Key qualifications and experience for the Senior Group M&A Accountant:

• Professional accounting qualification (CA(SA)/ACCA) and experience of audit
• 2 years minimum Post Qualification Experience, ideally in industry in an acquisitive group and Private Equity environment
• Strong financial and statutory accounting experience, including dealing with consolidations and acquisition accounting
• Up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS and UK GAAP: FRS102) is essential.

Key duties for the Senior Group M&A Accountant include but are not limited to:

• Support M&A team with financial due diligence pre-acquisition.
• Carry out internal audit procedures and liaise with Sellers to provide sign off on completion accounts (FRS102) and apportionment statements prepared by Seller.
• Complete IFRS adoption process with acquirees – identify and calculate adjustments, reconcile pre acquisition reserves, oversee transitional adjustments in financial statements.
• Prepare acquisition accounting entries for Acquirer to include valuation of consideration, recognition of deferred payments or changes to investment cost and intangibles.
• Review and support for preparation of budgets by M&A targets
• Lead or support on other business combinations e.g. hive up, liquidations and other group restructuring projects

Key personal skills for the Senior Group M&A Accountant:

• Excellent communication skills required in dealing with both internal and external stakeholders
• Highly organised