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 environmentAAT 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.
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