M&A Revenue Assurance Manager

We’re looking for people to join the Access family, who share our passion for believing in better, and who will help us continue to grow.Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.Love Work. Love Life. Be You. - is central to our success and how we give our customers the freedom to do more of what's important to them.What does Access offer you? We offer a blended approach to office working, encouraging you to collaborate and connect in one of our thriving offices. We deliver on what we say, taking the development of our people seriously. We’ll work with you to progress your success plan and provide opportunities to accelerate your career.On top of a competitive salary, our standard 25 days holiday (which goes up the longer you’re with us), and a matched pension scheme, you’ll also be able to choose from a range of benefits to suit you. We’re an organisation that likes to give back, so you’ll also have one charity day allocated to support a cause that matters to you.About you:As a company that has historically engaged in a high volume of M&A activity, you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful financial integration of acquisitions into Access Group.This position is responsible for reconciling and transitioning acquired companies' billing systems and contract books into Access Dimensions, overseeing revenue recognition processes, and managing the transition to business-as-usual operations.The role relies on managing and maintaining strong relationships across the group, including our in- house M&A team, new acquisition Finance teams, Order to cash team and wider Commercial Finance teams.Day-to-day, you will:  Document and analyse potential integration issues through Internal Due Diligence (IDD) reportsIdentify accounting policy differences (IFRS/US GAAP to FRS102, cash vs accrual basis) and plan alignment strategiesDevelop high-level preliminary integration approaches for revenue processesAnalyse and understand different revenue streams including service delivery models (fixed, milestone, time & materials)Identify variable revenue streams and hardware componentsLead discovery meetings alongside finance systems teams to understand acquired companies' order-to-cash processesReconcile opening contract books in Access contracts systems to closing positions from acquired systems using data analytics toolsPerform customer-level revenue reconciliation between new and legacy ERP systemsReconcile open professional services projects to balance sheet positions and coordinate with Focal Point integrationIdentify and process necessary fair value adjustments for deferred balances and revenue recognition differencesHelp the new acquisition to produce Revenue by Customer by Product data to feed into our ongoing Snowball analysisOversee monthly revenue processes for up to 90 days post-integrationWork closely with M&A Business Partner Analysts, Order to Cash Projects & Acquisitions managers, and Divisional Financial Business PartnersCoordinate with group tax teams on intercompany recharges and transfer pricing implicationsTransition integrated acquisitions to BAU revenue reporting teams with comprehensive documentationCreate detailed handover documentation covering product types, revenue streams, and ongoing requirementsIdentify opportunities to enhance integration processes based on lessons learnedYour skills and experiences might also include:ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualifiedStrong understanding of UK GAAP, FRS102, and revenue recognition principlesAdvanced Excel skills and ability to work with large datasets and reconciliationsExceptional accuracy in financial reconciliations and data analysisAbility to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholdersFlexibility to work with diverse acquired companies and their unique challengesEffective partnership with cross-functional teams across the organizationExperience with billing automation and revenue recognition software would be highly beneficialSystems proficiency dealing with ERP systems, billing platforms, and data analysis tools would be a benefitWorking knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP would be helpfulAn audit background would be preferrableWhat are we all about?The Access Group is one of the largest UK-headquartered business management software providers. It provides solutions that empower more than 160,000 small and mid-sized organisations in commercial and non-profit sectors across Europe, USA and APAC, giving every employee the freedom to do more of what's important. Its innovative cloud solutions and integrated AI software experience across multiple Access products transform how business technology is used. Access employs approx. 8,500 people, continuously driving product innovation and customer service excellence. At Access, we are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If you're excited about this role, (even if your previous experience doesn't align perfectly), you might just be the perfect fit for us We wholeheartedly believe in equality for all and the transformative power of diversity.Why not join our vibrant team where you can love what you do, love how you live, and most importantly, be authentically you? Let's make a difference together.Love Work. xwwtmva Love Life. Be You.