Finance & Accounts Manager

Posting date:	09 March 2026
Salary:	£35,000 to £40,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	08 April 2026
Location:	B69
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	MET Recruitment
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	JOB-4442-207262

Summary

Finance & Accounts Manager / Accounts Manager

Permanent or Temp-to-Perm Opportunity

Oldbury | Predominantly 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 / 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.