Account Assistant in Sheffield

Type: Fixed-term maternity cover, estimated 15 months

Location: Sheffield – Hybrid working (4 days office, 1 day home)

Cura Terrae is looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join our growing Group Finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and proactive finance professional to support the day-to-day financial operations of a dynamic and expanding group of environmental businesses. You’ll play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting transactional finance processes, and helping ensure the smooth running of the finance function.

At Cura Terrae, we are a collection of forward-thinking environmental companies united by our mission to make the world a better place for people and the planet. We’re growing fast and strengthening our position as a leading environmental consultancy, creating rewarding opportunities for talented professionals who share our purpose.

The opportunity

As an Accounts Assistant, you’ll work closely with the Transactions Manager to support a range of bookkeeping, processing, and accounts administration activities across the business. You’ll be responsible for ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently, supporting supplier and customer account management, and maintaining strong relationships with colleagues and external suppliers. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organised, and enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Processing purchase invoices and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Managing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving supplier queries in a timely manner.
• Supporting supplier payment runs and ledger reconciliations.
• Processing staff expenses through Continia Expenses.
• Managing and processing company credit cards.
• Supporting month-end processes, including reconciling and closing ledgers.
• Ensuring compliance with purchase order processes across the business.
• Working closely with regional managers, business administrators, and colleagues across departments.
• Raising sales invoices and ensuring customers pay on time through systematic credit control processes.
• Supporting continuous improvement within finance administration processes.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in an accounts administration or finance assistant role.
• Experience using ERP systems, ideally Microsoft Business Central.
• GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent qualifications or experience).
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across different teams and levels of the business.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and good general IT literacy.
• Ability to work independently with a proactive and flexible approach.
• A professional and confidential approach at all times.

You’ll bring:

• A positive and collaborative attitude.
• The ability to prioritise workload and respond effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• A willingness to learn, develop, and support continuous improvement within the finance team.

What we can offer:

• In addition to offering a competitive salary, we also provide a wide-ranging set of employee benefits, including:
• 25 days holiday (rising to 30 days)
• Health Cash Plan (Westfield Health)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Training and Mentoring Support
• Professional Fee Membership
• Paid volunteering day each year
• Matched fundraising scheme
• Green Car lease salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits

Cura Terrae is officially a Great Place To Work Certified company! Our culture is driven by our strength in teamwork and professionalism. We promote integrity and treat people with respect. We support each other and embrace diversity to create a place where people from every background can come together and do great things. We invest in our people and support professional development and are committed to supporting our people with their health and wellbeing. Cura Terrae is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We provide a supportive friendly working environment, offer competitive salaries, flexible working and we are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

How to apply:

To apply, please complete the application HERE. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have any questions, please contact the Recruitment team at recruitment@cura-terrae.com.