Finance & Accounts Manager

Position: Finance & Accounts Manager
Location: Oldbury

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