Financial Accountant

Matchbox; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Q-CTRL is seeking a Financial Accountant in Sydney to support day-to-day accounting across global entities. You will handle payroll, AP, banking and journal entries, while ensuring accurate month-end close and reconciliations.

The role requires 3+ years in general ledger accounting, IFRS knowledge and strong analytical as well as communication skills; experience with ERP tools like Campfire, Ramp or Stripe is a plus. This is a hands-on opportunity in a fast-growing startup.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a general ledger accounting role or similar.
• 1 The candidate should have a tertiary qualification in accounting or finance and be working towards or completing CA/CPA.
• 2 Familiarity with IFRS and GAAP.
• 3 Experience with payroll across Australia and/or international locations.
• 4 Proficiency with Google Workspace and Excel; experience with Campfire, Ramp or Stripe is a plus.
• 5 Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to collaborate with non-finance stakeholders.
• 6 Capable of meeting competing deadlines in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day accounting (AP/expenses, payroll, banking, journals).
• Prepare month-end close with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Assist with tax and statutory compliance obligations and financial statements notes.
• Collaborate with external contract accountants and auditors.
• Partner with operational teams to resolve financial queries and support capital projects.

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounts payable

Month-end close

Journal entries

Inter-company

IFRS knowledge

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Google Sheets

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CA/CPA candidate

Tools

ERP systems

Campfire

Ramp

Stripe

Job description

# Financial AccountantQ-CTRLHybrid • SydneyFull-Time / Permanent## Role OverviewAbout the teamAt Q-CTRL, our global Finance team plays a crucial role in supporting our mission to make quantum technology useful. We are more than just a financial function; we are curious and get involved with what drives each part of our organization. Our team is a trusted business partner to every department and our investors, supporting strategic decisions, cost savings, expansion, and fundraising. We provide integrity in financial record-keeping and information to our leadership to drive growth and financial stability.About the RoleReporting to the Financial Controller based in Sydney, this newly created Financial Accountant role, is a hands-on position and will assist with all day-to-day accounting functions across our global entities. You are detail-oriented, proactive and process-driven, with a positive attitude and a passion for learning. You take ownership of your work, ensure high-quality outputs, and contribute to streamlined, accurate and timely financial reporting for our investors and business leaders.What you'll be doing* Hands on day-to-day accounting functions including but not limited to: Accounts Payable/Expenses, Payroll, Banking, Journal Entries, and assisting with managing external contract accountants* Manage payroll processing, superannuation and related reconciliations, liasoning with Rippling and third party processors on payroll related transactions.* Assist with accurate and timely month end close by preparing various journal entries and account reconciliations for cash, prepaids, accruals, inter-company, fixed assets and various other accounts.* Coordinate with other departments to obtain transaction information, research reconciling items, and resolve issues.* Assist with the preparation and lodgement of tax and statutory compliance obligations.* Assist and in preparation of financial statements notes and collating information for our financial statement auditors.* Assist in project implementation of new procedures to enhance the workflow of the department.* Partner with operational teams across the business to resolve financial queries.* Opportunities to be involved with various equity transactions and capital projects.Ideally you'll have* 3+ years in a position equivalent to a general ledger accountant/bookkeeper or higher responsibilities.* Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline - Working towards or completion of CA / CPA qualification.* Good working knowledge of IFRS, knowledge of GAAP helpful.* Experience in payroll processes across Australia, UK and/or the USA.* Experience with Campfire , Ramp, Stripe, (or similar accounting ERP),Google Workspace - Proficiency in Google Sheet/Excel.* Strong analytical skills and exceptional problem-solving skills.* Strong communication skills with the ability to engage non-finance stakeholders.* Ability to manage competing deadlines and confidence and adaptability in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving startup environment.* Our core values resonate with you (to be real, trusted, just and revered) and you have a willingness to adapt, collaborate and help others.## The Team You'll JoinFinance