Senior Management Accountant/Finance Manager

Posting date:	16 March 2026
Salary:	£35,000 to £43,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	15 April 2026
Location:	B69
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	MET Recruitment
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	JOB-4442-207264

Summary

Senior Management Accountant / Finance Manager
Location: Oldbury (Office Based)
Salary: £35,000 – £43,000
Permanent or Temp-to-Perm

Hands-on SME finance role with ownership of the month-end process and management accounts.

We are recruiting for a growing transport and logistics business in Oldbury that is looking to appoint a Senior Management Accountant / Finance Manager to support the day-to-day running of the finance function.

This is a broad role within a fast-paced SME environment where you will take responsibility for both financial reporting and transactional finance activities, working closely with senior leadership to provide meaningful financial insight.

The Role

Preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting packs
Ownership of the month-end process
Managing purchase and sales ledger activity
Bank and balance sheet reconciliations
Preparation and submission of VAT returns
Cashflow monitoring and forecasting
Posting accruals, prepayments and journals
Supporting budgets and financial analysis
Improving finance processes and controls
Working closely with senior stakeholders to support business decisions

About You

Experience producing monthly management accounts
Comfortable working in a hands-on SME finance role
Strong Excel and accounting system experience (Xero advantageous)
Experience covering both transactional finance and reporting responsibilities
AAT qualified, part-qualified accountant or QBE considered
Proactive and organised approach

What’s On Offer

Salary £35,000 – £43,000 depending on experience
Permanent or temp-to-permanent option
Opportunity to take ownership of the finance function
Stable and growing SME business