Finance Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
M & J Mahoney and Sons Ltd is a family run business, established in 1975 with over 45 years experience. We are a widely respected Builders Merchants and DIY Centre. We have four branches in and around the Birmingham Area. The successful candidate would be based at our Head Office in Solihull
The Position
We are looking for a motivated and dedicated Finance Assistant to join our small, friendly finance office in a varied role, to assist in the following:
· Recording daily cash/credit card takings on spread sheet and reconciling to till
reports
· Preparing cash for banking
· Processing Purchase Invoices and posting to Sage 50
· Raising Sales Invoices
· Credit Control
· Petty Cash reconciliation and analysis
· Dealing with customer & supplier queries
· Ad Hoc duties as required
Requirements
· Sage 50 experience preferred
· IT literacy with competency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
· A team player
· Good organisational skills
· Ability to communicate oral and written information effectively
· Accuracy and attention to detail
· Ability to use initiative
Job Details
· Full Time, Permanent
· 08.00 – 16.30hrs, Monday to Friday
· 20 days annual leave
· Salary £19,000 - £23,000, depending on experience
Strictly No Agencies.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £21,000.00-£23,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Solihull, B92 8LJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- accounts and finance: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Finance Assistant
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Finance Assistant roles across M & J Mahoney and Sons Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,000 - £23,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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