Assistant Accountant - FTC Maternity Cover 12-15 months

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 holdingadvanced degrees at the Master's or PhD level. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Quantinuum operatesacross 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:

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What’s in it for you?

We believe our people are our greatest strength and offer a comprehensive rewards package that supports your professional growth, well-being, and long-term success.

• 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.

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Role context:

This role exists within administrative and corporate operations to maintain fiscal governance, transactional tracking, and financial control mechanisms. Positioned alongside core management, procurement, and technical departments, accounting personnel manage ledger processing, reconciliations, and reporting routines. By maintaining systematic financial records and cash flow visibility, professionals in this function ensure business units maintain operational continuity. This internal operational support enables technical and executive teams to execute strategic initiatives without experiencing administrative bottlenecks or compliance lapses.

Quantum ecosystem relevance:

While non-technical, financial governance roles support the operational infrastructure required for quantum hardware and software commercialization. Quantum computing organizations require structured financial management to oversee supply chain expenditures, research investments, operational budgets, and international business transactions. By ensuring robust accounting practices, internal controls, and reporting integrity, financial administration provides essential organizational stability. This underlying corporate support allows specialized research and engineering divisions to focus on advancing physical hardware development and computational software capabilities.

Capability signals:

• Execution of routine purchase ledger, accounts payable, and supplier payment operations
• Reconciliation of multi-currency bank statements, credit accounts, and balance sheet ledgers
• Preparation of month-end financial adjustments, journal entries, and asset tracking
• Maintenance of structured financial controls, reporting schedules, and cash management routines
• Utilization of enterprise resource planning software and accounting data platforms

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