Job Description

We\'re looking for people to join the Access family, who share our passion for believing in better, and who will help us continue to grow.Love Work. Love Life. Be You. - is central to our success and how we give our customers the freedom to do more of what\'s important to them.What does Access offer you?
We offer a flexible, hybrid working environment where you can balance work and life while maintaining a strong office team-based culture. We deliver on what we say, taking the development of our people seriously. We\'ll work with you to progress your success plan and provide opportunities to accelerate your career.
On top of a competitive salary, our wellbeing days taking you to 25 days leave a year and a health contribution, you\'ll also be able to choose from a range of benefits to suit you. We\'re an organisation that likes to give back, so you\'ll also have three charity days allocated to support a cause that matters to you.About you:
The M&A Software Asset Manager will be responsible for overseeing the evaluation, integration, and management of software assets acquired through mergers and acquisitions. This role requires a deep understanding of software licensing, asset management practices, and the unique challenges presented by M&A activities.Day-to-day, you will:

• Software Asset Evaluation: Assess software assets from target companies to determine licensing agreements, compliance status, and potential risks.
• Software Usage: Determine a clear understanding how each piece of software is being utilised by a target organisation and for what purpose in order to assess consolidation and / or efficiency opportunities.
• Compliance Management: Ensure adherence to software licensing agreements and regulatory requirements throughout the M&A process.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with Procurement, Legal, Finance, and IT teams to align software asset management with overall M&A objectives.
• Reporting and Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of software assets, licenses, and compliance status. Provide regular reports to senior management on findings and recommendations.
• Risk Assessment: Identify potential risks associated with software assets and propose mitigation strategies.
• Market Research: Stay informed about industry trends, software licensing models, and emerging technologies that could impact asset management during M&A.

Your skills and experiences might also include:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software asset management, preferably within an M&A context.
• Strong understanding of software licensing models, compliance regulations, and asset management frameworks.
• Proven experience in evaluating and integrating software assets preferably within a Technology company or within a M&A transaction.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments but also able to work on your own demonstrating initiative and proactivity.
• Proficiency in software asset management tools and data analysis software.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Software Asset Manager, ITIL) are a plus.

What are we all about?
The Access Group is one of the largest UK-headquartered providers of business management software to small and mid-sized organisations in the UK, Ireland, USA and Asia Pacific. It helps more than 100,000 customers across commercial and non-profit sectors become more productive and efficient. Our products and solutions go beyond providing technology, we connect the right people with the right data, at the right time, through Access Workspace.At Access, we are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If you\'re excited about this role, (even if your previous experience doesn\'t align perfectly), you might just be the perfect fit for us! We wholeheartedly believe in equality for all and the transformative power of diversity. Why not join our vibrant team where you can love what you do, love how you live, and most importantly, be authentically you? Let\'s make a difference together.Love Work. Love Life. Be You.

The Access Group