Assistant Accountant (Fixed-Term Contract Maternity Cover 12-15 Months)

Quantinuum; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Commuting allowance

Enhanced holidays

Equity

Job summary

Quantinuum is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our finance team in Cambridge. You will support day-to-day financial transactions, assist with month-end activities, and maintain accurate records. A proactive, detail-oriented approach is essential for success in this role.

You will work on accounts payable, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting, collaborating with other teams to improve finance processes and controls. Knowledge of ERP systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience working to month-end deadlines.
• Experience supporting month-end close.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and finance processes.
• Experience using accounting systems such as SAP, Xero, or similar ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and obtain appropriate approvals.
• Monitor and process purchase orders.
• Prepare supplier payment runs.
• Reconcile supplier statements.
• Process employee expenses and perform bank reconciliations.
• Load supplier and expense payments into banking systems.
• Assist with cash flow management.
• Prepare accruals and prepayments and journal entries.
• Support balance sheet reconciliations and period-end reporting.
• Prepare Bank Reconciliations and Credit Card reconciliations.
• Support Intercompany Payments.
• Raise sales invoices and respond to ad hoc finance queries.
• Set up bank payments and support process improvements and system enhancements.

Skills

Month-end close

Excel

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Accounts payable

Bank reconciliations

Cash flow management

Journal entries

General finance support

Education

AAT or ACCA, CIMA part qualified or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Xero

Job description

• If you are passionate about numbers, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to a collaborative environment, this is your opportunity to make a tangible impact
• We are looking for a proactive individual who is ready to support the finance function by processing day-to-day financial transactions, assisting with month-end activities, maintaining accurate accounting records, and supporting financial controls and reporting
• We’re looking for this role to start ASAP after a successful interview process
• Purchase Ledger:
• Process supplier invoices and obtain appropriate approvals
• Monitor and process purchase orders
• Prepare supplier payment runs
• Reconcile supplier statements
• Expense and Cash Management:
• Process employee expenses
• Perform bank reconciliations
• Load supplier and expense payments into banking systems
• Assist with Cash flow management
• Month-End Close:
• Prepare accruals and prepayments
• Prepare journal entries
• Support balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintain fixed asset registers
• Assist with period-end reporting activities
• Prepare Bank Reconciliations
• Perform Credit Card reconciliations
• Support Intercompany Payments
• General Finance Support:
• Raise sales invoices
• Manage finance team inboxes
• Respond to ad hoc finance queries
• Set up bank payments
• Process Improvement & Systems:
• Support ongoing improvements to finance processes and controls
• Assist with automation initiatives and system enhancements
• Liaise with IT and office administration teams regarding purchasing and supplier setup

Benefits

• A positive approach to flexible working
• Health insurance
• Commuting allowance
• Enhanced holidays
• Incentive schemes
• Equity

Experience working to month-end deadlinesPrevious experience in an Assistant Accountant or experienced Accounts Assistant roleExperience supporting month-end closeStrong Excel skillsStrong attention to detail and accuracyAbility to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlinesGood verbal and written communication skillsKnowledge of accounting principles and finance processesStrong understanding of accounts payable, expenses and bank reconciliationsGood organisational and multitasking skillsAAT or ACCA, CIMA part qualified or qualified or equivalent qualificationExperience using accounting systems such as SAP, Xero, or similar ERP systemsExperience working with a multi-currency, multi- entity or international environmentExposure to Fixed Assets, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations