job description
Accounts Manager (Hands-On) Temp to Permanent
Location: Oldbury Sector: Transport & LogisticsSalary: Up to £40,000 DOEContract: 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
