Job Mergers & Acquisitions Accountant (M&A), Cardiff

Mergers & Acquisitions Accountant

Location: Central Cardiff (Hybrid - typically 2-3 days per week in the office)
Contract Type: 12-month fixed-term contract, potential to become permanent
Salary: £65,000 per annum (FTE) + benefits
Industry: Research & Development (R&D)

Our client is a rapidly expanding R&D organisation at the forefront of scientific and technological innovation. Operating across multiple international sites, the company is pursuing a strategy of growth through targeted acquisitions, investing in new capabilities and markets to strengthen its global footprint.

This hybrid role combines hands-on financial management, transactional support, and post-acquisition integration, including migration of newly acquired businesses onto the Group's D365 ERP system.

The M&A Accountant will play a central role in managing the financial aspects of acquisitions from due diligence through to post-deal integration. Working closely with the Head of Finance, Corporate Development, and Systems teams, you will provide financial analysis, support decision-making, and ensure that newly acquired entities are efficiently transitioned onto group reporting and ERP platforms.

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong, commercially aware accountant who enjoys working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Pre-Acquisition:

• Support all financial aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and investments.

• Conduct financial due diligence, performance analysis, and risk evaluation of target companies.

• Build, review, and interpret complex financial models and forecasts to support valuation and deal structuring.

• Prepare investment appraisals, board papers, and acquisition proposals.

• Work collaboratively with external advisors (corporate finance, legal, and tax) throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Post-Acquisition Integration:

• Lead the financial integration of acquired businesses, aligning accounting, reporting, and controls with group standards.

• Manage the migration of new entities onto the Group's Microsoft D365 ERP system, working closely with finance and IT project teams.

• Ensure accuracy and consistency of financial data during migration and system setup.

• Standardise chart of accounts, reporting structures, and financial processes across the group.

• Support testing, validation, and end-user training during ERP implementation.

• Deliver post-acquisition reporting and performance tracking to ensure synergy delivery and visibility of financial outcomes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).

• Proven experience in M&A, corporate finance, or transaction services, ideally within a multinational or fast-growing environment.

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