Finance & Accounts Manager / Accounts Manager

Permanent or Temp-to-Perm Opportunity

Oldbury | On-site
£35,000–£40,000 DOE (or equivalent day rate for temp)

We’re working with a growing transport & logistics business based in Oldbury that is looking to appoint a hands-on Finance/Accounts Manager.

The role is available on either a permanent or temp-to-permanent basis, depending on the candidate’s preference and experience.

This is a broad, practical role suited to someone who enjoys being involved in both the day-to-day running of the finance function and month-end reporting, within a fast-paced SME environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing purchase and sales ledger activities

• Bank and balance sheet reconciliations

• Preparation of monthly management accounts

• VAT returns and compliance

• Cashflow monitoring and forecasting

• Accruals, prepayments and journal postings

• Supporting budgeting and financial analysis

• Improving and embedding finance processes and controls

• Working closely with senior stakeholders to support business growth

About you:

• Proven experience in a hands-on finance or accounts role

• Comfortable covering both transactional and month-end duties

• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting systems (Xero preferred)

• Experience working in an SME or standalone finance environment

• AAT qualified, studying or QBE (qualification not essential)

• Organised, proactive and adaptable approach

This opportunity would suit an Accounts Manager, Assistant Accountant or Finance Officer looking to step into a role with greater responsibility, ownership and long-term progression.