Senior Acquisition Accountant

4 weeks ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Talent Smart Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Acquisition Accountant to join our finance team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing financial insights and ensuring accurate reporting and compliance throughout the acquisition process.


  • Acquisition Accounting: Lead and manage all aspects of acquisition accounting, including asset purchases, completion accounts, and post-transaction financial integration, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Completion Accounts &

Locked Box:

Oversee the preparation and review of completion accounts, manage locked box mechanisms, and ensure the appropriate recognition of assets, liabilities, and equity in line with acquisition agreements.


  • Purchase Price Allocation (PPA): Conduct purchase price allocation in accordance with IFRS standards, ensuring the accurate identification and measurement of tangible and intangible assets, goodwill, and liabilities arising from acquisitions.
  • Financial Reporting: Prepare and review financial statements related to acquisitions, ensuring that the results are accurately reported in compliance with IFRS and other applicable standards.
  • Acquisition Cost Accounting: Accurately record and manage acquisition-related costs, ensuring appropriate capitalisation or expensing in accordance with IFRS guidelines.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with the legal, tax, and commercial teams to ensure that all financial aspects of acquisitions are correctly aligned with business goals and legal structures.
  • Post-Acquisition Integration: Assist with the integration of acquired businesses into the company's financial systems and processes, ensuring a smooth transition and accurate consolidation of accounts.
  • Compliance &

Risk Management:
Ensure that all acquisition-related accounting practices adhere to regulatory requirements and internal controls, proactively managing financial risks.

Key Qualifications:

  • ACCA Qualified: Fully qualified accountant (ACCA), with a strong understanding of international accounting standards.
  • Acquisition Expertise: 5+ years of experience in acquisition accounting, with specific expertise in asset purchases, completion accounts, locked box mechanisms, and purchase price allocation.
  • IFRS Proficiency: Deep knowledge of IFRS 13 and its application in determining fair value and accounting treatment for acquisition transactions and related costs.
  • Financial Reporting & Compliance: Strong understanding of IFRS and other financial reporting standards, with a proven track record of preparing accurate financial statements in the context of acquisitions.
  • Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial insights to senior management and non-financial stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with tax structuring and deferred tax implications in acquisitions.
  • Experience in preparing financial models and valuations in the context of mergers and acquisitions.


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