R2R Senior Accountant - M&A

At Sage, we're helping businesses flow and thrive. We're looking for a talented Senior Accountant – M&A to join our Global Record to Report team and play a key role in integrating newly acquired businesses into Sage's finance environment. In this role, you'll lead month-end close and reporting activities for acquired entities during their first six months post-acquisition, ensuring accurate, timely and controlled financial reporting. You'll partner closely with local finance teams, senior stakeholders and M&A integration leaders to support successful finance integrations across EMEA and North America. At Sage we have a hybrid working pattern - candidates must be able to work in the Newcastle office days a week and 2 from home. This role is a 12 month fixed term contract. What you'll be responsible for:

• Leading month-end close and reporting for newly acquired entities, ensuring compliance with Sage Group reporting requirements
• Partnering with local Finance Controllers and regional finance teams to transition acquired businesses into Sage's Global R2R operating model
• Preparing and reviewing management reports, balance sheet reconciliations and financial analysis, identifying and resolving issues proactively
• Supporting acquisition and integration activities, including acquisition accounting, opening balance sheet reviews, cutover planning and control assessments
• Applying IFRS 3 Business Combinations expertise to ensure appropriate accounting treatment and financial reporting outcomes
• Working closely with M&A integration stakeholders to manage reporting milestones, track integration progress and mitigate risks
• Coordinating internal and external audit requirements and maintaining a strong control environment throughout the integration journey What we're looking for:
• Qualified accountant with strong accounting, financial reporting and balance sheet control experience
• Proven experience managing month-end close processes in a fast-paced environment
• Strong knowledge of IFRS 3 and acquisition accounting principles
• Confident self-starter who thrives in complex and evolving environments
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work flexibly across North America and EMEA reporting deadlines when required
• Experience working within a global matrix organisation Your benefits (Only Applicable for UK Based Roles) Benefits video – https://youtu.be/TCMtTYUUiuU
• Generous bonuses and pension scheme: Up to 8% matched pension contribution plus 2% top-up by Sage.
• 25 days of paid annual leave with the option to buy up to another 5 days
• Paid 5 days yearly to volunteer through our Sage Foundation
• Enhanced parental leave
• Work away scheme for up to 10 weeks a year
• Access to various helpful memberships for finances, health and wellbeing