Senior M&A Accountant – Financial Services
Full-time | On-site | Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
Our client, a rapidly growing financial advisory group, is seeking a commercially astute and highly organised qualified accountant (3+ years PQE) to play a leading role in their acquisition and integration programme.
This is a hands-on, in-office position within a dynamic and supportive professional environment — ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting with exposure to strategic finance, M&A execution, and post-deal integration.
Key Responsibilities
M&A Leadership & Project Management
- Lead day-to-day management of multiple live acquisitions, from assessment through integration.
- Maintain clear project structures, milestones, and accountability across teams.
- Engage with senior stakeholders on both buy- and sell-side to ensure seamless execution.
- Act as the finance lead ensuring all deals align with strategic objectives.
Financial Due Diligence & Valuation
- Own and execute financial due diligence across target businesses.
- Analyse performance, risks, and opportunities; provide valuation and commercial insights.
- Support negotiations with robust financial modelling and analysis.
Acquisition Finance & Tax Coordination
- Coordinate financial, payroll, and tax workstreams across the deal lifecycle (tax qualification not required).
- Liaise with internal finance teams and external advisors to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Support deal structuring and assess financial implications.
Legal Documentation & SPA Support
- Partner with external legal counsel on finance-related deal documentation.
- Review and negotiate key commercial and financial terms to mitigate risk.
Integration of Finance Operations
- Lead post-acquisition integration of finance functions, including systems and reporting.
- Support onboarding of new entities into group finance processes and controls.
Wider Business Support
- Deliver commercial insights to leadership to drive growth and profitability.
- Contribute to strategic and operational improvement projects across the business.
Key Skills & Attributes
- Excellent organisational and structured project management skills
- Strong analytical and commercial acumen
- Confident communicator, comfortable engaging senior stakeholders
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Proactive, resilient, and adaptable mindset
- Collaborative and team-oriented approach
The Offer
- Full-time, in-office role based in Nenagh
- Competitive salary (commensurate with experience and qualifications)
- Comprehensive benefits including:
- Pension Scheme
- Death in Service cover
- Annual Leave
- Ongoing CPD and career development opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative team culture with room for growth
Contact
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