Interim Acquisition Accountant

Wokingham Temporary £440 - £525 per day View Job Description
This role is ideal for an interim finance professional who thrives in change-heavy environments and can bring structure, clarity, and pace to post‑deal activity.
  • High‑impact, high‑visibility role partnering directly with the CFO
  • Strategic and operational blended role, with autonomy and ownership

About Our Client

A well‑established international manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Interim Accountant to support the CFO through a significant post‑acquisition integration. The organisation has recently acquired a business approximately twice its size, creating a complex and fast‑moving environment that requires robust financial oversight, strong stakeholder management, and hands‑on problem‑solving.

Job Description

Post‑Acquisition Accounting & Integration

  • Support the CFO with all financial aspects of the post‑acquisition process.
  • Assist in aligning accounting policies, processes, and reporting frameworks between the two businesses.
  • Ensure accurate and timely consolidation of financial information during the integration period.



Cost Tracking & Project Oversight

  • Lead on cost tracking for the integration project, ensuring spend is monitored, recorded, and reported accurately.
  • Develop and maintain clear financial dashboards, trackers, and reporting tools to support decision‑making.
  • Identify variances, risks, and opportunities, escalating issues promptly where required.



Stakeholder Engagement

  • Work closely with internal teams across finance, operations, and project management to ensure alignment on timelines and deliverables.
  • Liaise with external advisors, auditors, and consultants to support smooth execution of integration activities.
  • Provide clear, concise updates to senior leadership on progress, risks, and financial impacts.



Process Improvement

  • Review existing processes and controls, recommending improvements to support a scalable post‑acquisition finance environment.
  • Support the development of new reporting structures and integration workflows.

The Successful Applicant

  • Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with proven experience in post‑acquisition or integration environments.
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly around IFRS 16, consolidation, cost tracking, and financial controls.
  • Demonstrable experience working with senior stakeholders, including CFOs and external advisors.
  • Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, ambiguous environment with competing priorities.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive daily rate of up to £525 per day, outside IR35 for a candidate who ticks all boxes
  • Opportunity to work with a leading organisation in the Life Science industry.
  • Gain valuable experience in a temporary Financial Accountant role.
  • Collaborative and professional work environment.



If you are ready to take on this rewarding Financial project accountant position and contribute to the success of a prestigious organisation and integration project, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Becca Thorley
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6945053
Phone number
+44 118 955 9069

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Accounting
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Wokingham
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Becca Thorley
Consultant phone
+44 118 955 9069
Job reference
JN-022026-6945053