Accounts Manager
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £35,000 to £40,000 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 18 February 2026 |
| Location: | B69 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | MET Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JOB-4442-20726 |
Summary
Accounts Manager (Hands-On) – Temp to Permanent
Location: Oldbury
Sector: Transport & Logistics
Salary: Up to £40,000 DOE
Contract: Temp-to-Perm | Full-time
I’m recruiting on behalf of a growing transport and logistics business in Oldbury who are looking to appoint a hands-on Accounts Manager on a temp-to-permanent basis.
This role would suit someone with strong day-to-day finance experience who is ready for more responsibility, rather than a fully strategic, senior finance role.
The Role
This is a practical, varied position where you’ll be responsible for the core finance activity of the business, including:
Day-to-day transactional finance (purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank reconciliations, payments)
Supporting and producing monthly management accounts
Assisting with month-end close
Cashflow monitoring and basic forecasting
Supporting budgeting and financial reporting
Maintaining accurate financial records and reconciliations
Helping to improve finance processes and controls over time
Working closely with the business owner / senior team on financial information
About You
Experience in a hands-on finance role (e.g. Assistant Finance Manager, Management Accountant, Senior Accounts Assistant)
Comfortable getting involved in transactional finance
Good Excel skills and experience using finance systems
Happy working in a small / growing business environment
Studying AAT / ACCA / CIMA or qualified by experience
Practical, reliable and keen to develop
What’s on Offer
Salary up to £40,000 DOE
Temp-to-permanent opportunity
Broad finance role with genuine exposure and development