Your new companyA well-established, globally recognised organisation operating within a highly regulated, compliance-driven environment. The business is known for its strong financial controls, collaborative culture, and commitment to maintaining high standards across its finance function. You'll be joining a stable and well-run team during a period of internal movement driven by strategic project work.Your new roleThis is a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide backfill cover for a Management Accountant who has been seconded onto a key internal project. Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will step into a true Management Accountant role, taking ownership of core month-end activities and ensuring continuity across BAU finance operations. This role requires a hands-on contractor who can quickly embed into the team, operate with minimal training, and provide a steady pair of hands across the full management accounting cycle.Your core responsibilities will include:

Management Accountant Wilmslow, CheshireAbout Us A newly established national Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) consolidator, PE backed. They are highly ambitious and looking to build one of the UK's leading Independent Financial Planning groups by bringing together high-quality advisory firms within a strong, supportive central structure. With 16 offices nationwide, over £2bn in assets under advice, and a strong acquisition pipeline, they are entering an exciting phase of rapid growth.They are expanding our finance team now and are looking for a Management Accountant to join us at our Wilmslow head office. This is a rare opportunity to join a Private equity-backed business at an early stage and play a key role in building the best-in-class finance function.The Role Based in Wilmslow alongside the senior management team and central functions, this is a broad and hands-on role covering day-to-day finance operations, management reporting, and supporting the integration of newly acquired businesses. You will work closely with an experienced finance team, gain exposure to senior stakeholders, and have excellent scope for progression as the group continues to scale.Key Responsibilities