Finance Officer

Curaleaf International; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cannabis industry is seeking an Accounts Assistant for its Finance team. The role includes providing support for audits, managing accounts, and requires an AAT Level 2 qualification. Candidates should have basic Excel skills and be adaptable in a dynamic environment. The company offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including funded training and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Quarterly performance-based bonus

Funded training

Private medical insurance

Enhanced parental leave

Free onsite parking

Life insurance

Seasonal company events

Qualifications

• Able to communicate effectively with others.
• Eager to learn and ask questions.
• Adaptability to meet growing company needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide support across the Finance team.
• Assist with annual audits and management accounts.
• Take part in monthly SOX audit preparation.
• Process trade receivables and payables.

Skills

Teamwork

Responsibility

Flexibility

Excel basic formulas

Education

AAT Level 2 qualification

Tools

Sage 200

Advanced Excel skills

Job description

Overview

Do you enjoy working with facts and figures, and are you looking for a role that offers variety and exposure to a wide array of skills? Do you demonstrate high standards and keen attention to detail in everything you do? This opportunity could be your next exciting challenge.

Due to company growth, we’re adding an Accounts Assistant to our Finance team. Our team is focused on industry-leading standards without a stereotype of the traditional finance environment.

About the role

As an Accounts Assistant in our efficient Finance department, you will be exposed to every corner of our unique, rapidly growing company. Your day will be varied, providing opportunities to hone current skills and develop new ones.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Providing support across the Finance team, dependent on requirements
• Assisting with annual audits, monthly management accounts and all necessary schedules and reconciliation
• Partaking in monthly SOX audit preparation (training provided)
• Assisting with trade receivables and trade payables processing and reconciliation, including resolving queries

About you

As part of a team involved in every area of the business, you must be able to communicate effectively with others, both internally and externally. To be successful, you will thrive in a target-led environment, eager to learn best practice and not be afraid to ask questions. It is essential you:

• Work well as part of a team while taking responsibility for your own workload
• Are flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of a growing company
• Hold an AAT Level 2 qualification
• Can use Excel, including basic formulas

Although not essential for the right candidate, it would be desirable you have:

• AAT Level 3
• Experience with Sage 200
• Audit experience (internal or external)
• Advanced Excel skills

About us

At Curaleaf International, we’re not just participating in the cannabis industry—we’re leading it. As part of the world’s largest cannabis company, Curaleaf Holding, Inc., we are powered by a strong presence at all stages of the supply chain. Our distribution network throughout Europe, Canada and Australasia brings together pioneering research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction, and production. Our emphasis on quality and expertise aims to deliver safe and legal cannabis.

Our Vision: To shape the future of cannabis through our commitment to research and product excellence

Our Mission: To be the world’s leading cannabis company consistently delivering superior products and services and driving global acceptance of cannabis

Our Values: Lead & Inspire; Commit to Win; Driven to Deliver Excellence; Customer Obsession; One Curaleaf

We offer

• Competitive salary
• Quarterly performance-based bonus
• Funded training
• Excellent holiday allowance
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced pension after 2 years service
• Enhanced parental leave
• Free onsite parking
• Life insurance
• Payday Funday (free food!)
• Seasonal company events

We value progression and development, offering opportunities in a rapidly growing organisation.

If this sounds like an ideal role for you, apply now. This vacancy may close early due to high interest.