Assistant Accountant - FTC Maternity Cover 12-15 months -1017

Quantinuum; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible work arrangements

28 days annual leave

4% employer pension contributions

Life Insurance

Private medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Income Protection

Paid Parental Leave

Cycle to work scheme

Eye care contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Quantinuum is seeking an Assistant Accountant to cover a 12- to 15-month maternity leave in Cambridge. The role supports day-to-day transactions, month-end activities, and reporting within a collaborative finance team.

Responsibilities include purchase ledger, expense management, month-end close, and general finance support. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential for success in a multi-currency environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or Accounts Assistant role.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable, expenses and bank reconciliations.
• Experience supporting month-end close.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working to month-end deadlines.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and finance processes.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and approvals.
• Monitor and process purchase orders; prepare supplier payments.
• Reconcile supplier statements and manage expense payments.
• Perform bank reconciliations and assist cash flow management.
• Prepare accruals and prepayments; assist with month-end close.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and assist with period-end reporting.
• Raise sales invoices and manage finance inboxes.
• Support ongoing process improvements and IT/system enhancements.

Skills

Accounts payable

Expense management

Bank reconciliations

Excel skills

Multitasking

Education

AAT/ACCA/CIMA part qualified or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Xero

Job description

Join our dynamic finance team as an Assistant Accountant - Covering a maternity leave for a period of 12-15 months. 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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Skills & Experience

You must have:

• Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or experienced Accounts Assistant role.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable, expenses and bank reconciliations.
• Experience supporting month-end close.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working to month-end deadlines.
• Good organisational and multitasking skills.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and finance processes

We value:

• AAT or ACCA, CIMA part qualified or qualified or equivalent qualification.
• Experience using accounting systems such as SAP, Xero, or similar ERP systems.
• Experience working with a multi-currency, multi- entity or international environment
• Exposure to Fixed Assets, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations

Quantinuum is a leading quantum computing company delivering a full stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real-world environments. With active engagements spanning pharmaceuticals, material science, financial services, government, industrial sectors, and leading academic and research institutions worldwide, we are helping organizations unlock the transformative potential of quantum computing.

Our global team of more than 800 employees includes many of the world's leading scientists, engineers, and researchers, with more than 70% of our technology team holding advanced degrees at the Master's or PhD level. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Quantinuum operates across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and Singapore.

By joining Quantinuum, you’ll help shape the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.

Visit our news pages to learn more about Quantinuum and our scientific breakthroughs and achievements: https://www.quantinuum.com/news

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What’s in it for you?

• Competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology
• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance
• 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• 4% employer pension contributions
• Life Insurance
• Private medical insurance through Bupa
• Dental Insurance through Bupa
• Income Protection
• Paid Parental Leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contribution to eye care
• Employee Assistance Programme

Equal Opportunity Employer

Quantinuum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and provided equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, ancestry, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal. For more information about Quantinuum, please visit our website.

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know use the Lets talk contact form.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know use the Lets talk contact form.