Mergers & Acquisitions Accountant

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	19 Medi 2025
Cyflog:	£65,000 bob blwyddyn
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	12 Hydref 2025
Lleoliad:	London Area, , London, WC1V 6LJ
Gweithio o bell:	Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 3 ddiwrnod yr wythnos
Cwmni:	Manpower UK Limited
Math o swydd:	Dros dro
Cyfeirnod swydd:	BBBH422693_1757678433

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Manpower is currently seeking an interim Mergers & Acquisitions Accountant to work with our global FMCG client, Elida Beauty, renowned for brands such as TIGI, VO5, Toni & Guy, and Brylcreem, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.
The position is based in Holborn, London. This is a full-time temporary role until 30th April 2026, requiring 37.5 hours per week to start ASAP, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying £65,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.

The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements.

*Due to this role being business critical, unfortunately we cannot accept any applications from candidates who have more than 1 weeks notice.

Your Role

We are seeking an experienced M&A Accountant to join our finance team and play a hands-on role in some of our most exciting corporate projects. This is a unique opportunity to be at the heart of our mergers, acquisitions, divestments, and other strategic transactions. In this role, you will be involved end-to-end, from technical accounting and due diligence through to integration, separation, and compliance with international standards. You will be a key player in ensuring deals run smoothly and that post-transaction requirements are delivered effectively, including preparing TSA delivery, performing inventory reconciliation, engaging with buyers, and transitioning/validating financial data. Beyond the deal cycle, you will also contribute to finance transformation and wider M&A initiatives across the Group by performing the testing, tie-outs and documentation, giving you broad exposure and the chance to make a real impact in a fast-moving, international business.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end M&A transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, and carve-outs.
• Execute technical accounting for deals, including purchase price allocation (PPA), goodwill, intangibles, and disposal accounting under IFRS.
• Prepare completion accounts, SPA adjustments, settlement calculations, and related financial analyses.
• Perform monthly TSA accounting, including carve-out of financial information, journal postings, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Act as the finance point of contact with buyers, responding to TSA queries with prepared schedules and supporting analysis
• Perform inventory reconciliations, including monthly de-recognition of balances.
• Complete post-TSA close-out activities, including debtor reconciliations and final clean-up of financial data.
• Prepare and deliver management reporting packs to internal and external stakeholders.
• Execute M&A and disposal accounting, including tax considerations and completion accounts.
• Transition and validate purchase orders and other financial data to buyers post-TSA.
• Collaborate with auditors, tax, legal, and external advisors to ensure compliance and effective deal execution.
• Contribute to wider finance transformation and M&A projects, leveraging capacity beyond TSA activities.

Skills and experience

Must have:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong IFRS with proven delivery across business combinations, disposals, or carve-outs.
• Hands-on experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, and journal accounting.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex agreements into clear accounting treatments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, confident in working with buyers, advisors, and senior management.
• A proactive, adaptable mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Nice to Have:

• FMCG or consumer goods sector experience.
• Experience in Private Equity-backed businesses.
• Familiarity with ERP transitions (Oracle, Business Central) or SAP
• Knowledge of valuation methods and financial modelling techniques.

Holborn working environment:

• Bike Storage
• Café
• Kitchen & Communal Areas
• Complimentary Tea & Coffee
• Complimentary Fruit & Biscuits
• Gym Facilities