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Jensten is a fast-growing insurance group, and we're on an exciting journey of expansion and transformation. As part of this growth, we're looking for an ambitious and focused

Integration Accountant

to join our Group Finance team.
This hybrid role (2 days per week in our Huntingdon office) offers a unique opportunity to support the integration of newly acquired businesses into our group, while contributing to wider finance transformation projects. You'll work closely with M&A, Treasury, Payroll, and other finance teams to ensure smooth transitions and robust financial controls.

Occasional travel across the UK will be required to meet with acquired businesses.

Some key objectives & responsibilities will include:

Acquisition Integration

Lead pre- and post-acquisition finance activities to ensure smooth integration.
Collaborate with M&A, Payroll, Treasury, and Finance teams.
Support acquired businesses with migration to group systems.

Technical Accounting

Prepare opening balance sheets and completion accounts.
Ensure compliance with UK GAAP and group policies.
Post and review ledger journals and maintain technical documentation.

Reconciliation & Data Integrity

Perform complex reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
Validate financial data and create audit trails for integration transactions.

Finance Change Projects

Support finance transformation initiatives and process improvements.
Document procedures and create training materials.

Stakeholder Management

Act as the primary finance contact for acquired businesses.
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including auditors and advisors.
Facilitate workshops and manage expectations across teams.

Compliance & Controls

Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
Support audit processes and maintain documentation for regulatory purposes.

About You:

You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or QBE) with strong technical accounting skills and experience in financial control. You thrive in complex environments, enjoy problem-solving, and can manage multiple priorities with confidence. You'll also bring strong

project management

capabilities, coordinating multiple stakeholders and timelines across integration and change initiatives

You'll also be or have:

Essential Experience

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or QBE)
Significant experience in financial accounting and control
Advanced Excel proficiency
Broad understanding of accounting functions

Desirable Experience

Exposure to finance projects or integration work
Experience in insurance broking or financial services
Familiarity with M&A transactions

Skills & Competencies

Strong technical accounting knowledge (UK GAAP)
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data manipulation)
Experience with acquisition accounting and working with incomplete records
Excellent project coordination and stakeholder management
High attention to detail, accuracy, and clear communication
Proactive, logical problem-solver with strong organisational skills
Confident and adaptable when working with stakeholders at all levels
Collaborative team player with the ability to support and mentor others

Rewards & Benefits

When you join us, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits which include:
Competitive salary with an annual pay review and bonus scheme
27 days annual leave (includes a day off for your birthday and another for a religious holiday of your choice) plus bank holidays
Auto enrolment into our pension scheme (5% employer matched contribution)
Flex-benefits- A range of flexible benefits to choose from, that are most important to you
Group Life Assurance cover
3 months Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave all fully paid
Professional qualification study support relevant to your role and career
Perks at work- amazing discounts on cinema tickets, meals out, luxury items etc.
Holiday purchase scheme - up to 5 days annually

About Us

Jensten is one of the UK's leading insurance intermediary groups, known for putting clients and people first. Since launching in 2018, we've built a standout business in a crowded marketplace--combining scale, expertise, and entrepreneurial spirit.
Operating through six specialist divisions--Network Broking, Regional Broking, Schemes Broking, Specialist Lines, London Market Broking, and Underwriting--we deliver tailored insurance solutions directly to clients and through a network of trusted third-party broking partners.
Thanks to a combination of strong organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Jensten is now a Top 10 Independent Broker, placing over 650 million GWP into the market. We employ more than 1,000 people across 35 locations and work with 85 entrepreneurial franchise holders across the UK.
We fill the gap between large consolidators and local brokers--offering the scale and capability to compete at the highest level, while maintaining the agility, culture, and client focus of a truly independent business.
And that's why you should join us.
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Division

Jensten Group

Locations

Huntingdon

Remote status

Hybrid

Employment type

Full-time
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