Interim Finance Integration Project Accountant - In2 Consult : Job Details

Interim Finance Integration Project Accountant- £500-£600 Per Day- 6 Month Interim Contract- Berkshire (Hybrid) About the Role

IN2 Consult is supporting a market leading client on the recruitment of an Interim Finance Integration Accountant to play a pivotal role in bringing a newly acquired entity into their group structure. 

This position requires a balance of technical accounting expertise, process improvement skills, and stakeholder engagement to ensure the integration is delivered smoothly and on time. The role is ideal for a finance professional with prior M&A integration experience who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Integration & Technical Accounting

• Take ownership of the finance aspects of the integration project, aligning the acquired entity’s policies and reporting with group standards.

• Prepare and reconcile opening balance sheets, assisting with purchase price allocation and related adjustments.

• Consolidate the acquired entity into group accounts under IFRS standards, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Support audit and statutory requirements, coordinating with external advisors as needed.

Systems & Process Alignment

• Oversee data migration, reconciliations, and system onboarding for the new entity.

• Develop, document, and embed financial processes and controls to strengthen compliance and efficiency.

• Work closely with finance systems teams to ensure seamless integration into core ERP and reporting platforms.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Act as the finance point of contact between Group, local entity teams, and external advisors.

• Provide regular progress updates and insights to senior management.

• Build strong relationships across departments to support knowledge transfer and post-integration success.

Transition to BAU

• Ensure smooth handover of ongoing finance responsibilities to local teams or Shared Services.

• Deliver training, guidance, and process documentation to embed new ways of working.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements beyond integration, driving long-term efficiency.

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).

• Significant post-qualification experience, ideally within a multinational or group finance function.

• Track record of working on finance integration projects, M&A transactions, or finance transformations.

• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP

• Excellent communicator with proven stakeholder management experience across different levels of seniority.

• Comfortable operating independently in a fast-moving, project-led environment.

Interim Finance Integration Project Accountant- £500-£600 Per Day- 6 Month Interim Contract- Berkshire (Hybrid)