Acquisitions Accountant – Retail Store Integration

About the role

We are seeking a Finance Acquisitions Accountant to join our high‑performing Financial Control team. This role sits at the intersection of financial control, acquisitions, and business transformation, driving the seamless integration of newly acquired retail stores.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the financial control workstream for retail store acquisitions across the full lifecycle.
• Act as the primary finance contact during onboarding and integration of new stores.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term planning, including capex and three‑year plans.
• Drive strong financial controls, risk mitigation, and compliance across acquired entities.
• Lead audit coordination, statutory reporting, and entity lifecycle activities.
• Partner with cross‑functional and newly acquired finance teams to ensure smooth integration.
• Provide insights and analysis during month‑end and drive performance improvements.
• Contribute to finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Qualified Accountant with 3+ years PQE.
• Strong experience in financial reporting, controls, compliance, and technical accounting.
• Proven ability to operate in fast‑paced, dynamic environments with tight deadlines.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience in project delivery, change management, or integration workstreams.
• Commercial mindset with strong attention to detail and problem‑solving ability.
• Proactive, organised, and driven to deliver high‑quality results.

Required skills