Manpower is currently seeking an interim Mergers & Acquisitions Accountant to work with our global FMCG client, Elida Beauty, renowned for brands such as TIGI, VO5, Toni & Guy, and Brylcreem, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.
The position is based in Holborn, London. This is a full-time temporary role until 30th April 2026, requiring 37.5 hours per week to start ASAP, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying £48,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.
The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements.
*Due to this role being business critical, unfortunately we cannot accept any applications from candidates who have more than 1 weeks notice.
Your Role
We are seeking an experienced M&A Accountant to join our finance team and play a hands-on role in some of our most exciting corporate projects. This is a unique opportunity to be at the heart of our mergers, acquisitions, divestments, and other strategic transactions. In this role, you will be involved end-to-end, from technical accounting and due diligence through to integration, separation, and compliance with international standards. You will be a key player in ensuring deals run smoothly and that post-transaction requirements are delivered effectively, including preparing TSA delivery, performing inventory reconciliation, engaging with buyers, and transitioning/validating financial data. Beyond the deal cycle, you will also contribute to finance transformation and wider M&A initiatives across the Group by performing the testing, tie-outs and documentation, giving you broad exposure and the chance to make a real impact in a fast-moving, international business.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Deliver end-to-end M&A transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, and carve-outs.
- Execute technical accounting for deals, including purchase price allocation (PPA), goodwill, intangibles, and disposal accounting under IFRS.
- Prepare completion accounts, SPA adjustments, settlement calculations, and related financial analyses.
- Perform monthly TSA accounting, including carve-out of financial information, journal postings, reconciliations, and reporting.
- Act as the finance point of contact with buyers, responding to TSA queries with prepared schedules and supporting analysis
- Perform inventory reconciliations, including monthly de-recognition of balances.
- Complete post-TSA close-out activities, including debtor reconciliations and final clean-up of financial data.
- Prepare and deliver management reporting packs to internal and external stakeholders.
- Execute M&A and disposal accounting, including tax considerations and completion accounts.
- Transition and validate purchase orders and other financial data to buyers post-TSA.
- Collaborate with auditors, tax, legal, and external advisors to ensure compliance and effective deal execution.
- Contribute to wider finance transformation and M&A projects, leveraging capacity beyond TSA activities.
Skills and experience
Must have:
- Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
- Strong IFRS with proven delivery across business combinations, disposals, or carve-outs.
- Hands-on experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, and journal accounting.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex agreements into clear accounting treatments.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, confident in working with buyers, advisors, and senior management.
- A proactive, adaptable mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Nice to Have: - FMCG or consumer goods sector experience.
- Experience in Private Equity-backed businesses.
- Familiarity with ERP transitions (Oracle, Business Central) or SAP
- Knowledge of valuation methods and financial modelling techniques.
Holborn working environment:
- Bike Storage
- Café
- Kitchen & Communal Areas
- Complimentary Tea & Coffee
- Complimentary Fruit & Biscuits
- Gym Facilities
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