Project Accountant

Project Accountant (integration of acquisitions) | Central London | PE backed multi-site business | £70,000-£80,000 | Fixed Term Contract | JRROC31955

A PE backed; multi-site business is looking to hire a Project Accountant on a 12-month fixed term contract.  This is an opportunity to work for a scale up brand that is highly acquisitive and about to acquire further sites in the next month.  This role is based in London (2 days in office) but will require some UK travel to the newly acquired sites.
Reporting to the CFO, you will be managing the integration of the newly acquired businesses into the group structure.  The role will involve working closely with the acquired businesses, including the senior stakeholder interaction.

Responsibilities:

• Reviewing existing processes across the group and creating a streamlined model for all entities
• Analysis of existing systems and how these can be improved across the group
• Managing the financial integration of newly acquired sites
• Partnering with key stakeholders in the newly acquired businesses to understand existing finance processes and how these can be integrated into the group company
• Managing additional ad-hoc projects for the CFO

Skill set required:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/practice trained preferred)
• Previous experience implementing new processes / integrating systems is preferred
• Experience integrating newly acquired entities is beneficial but not essential
• Ability to use own initiative and work in an autonomous role
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner with non-finance stakeholders

In return, you will have the opportunity to work for a fast-growth group where there could be opportunities to become permanent.  You must be on 1 months’ notice or less to be considered.