Who you are

- 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

- 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

What the job involves

- 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

The application process

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

Perks

- Equity
- A positive approach to flexible working

- Health insurance

- Commuting allowance

- Enhanced holidays

- Incentive schemes

📌 Assistant Accountant (Cambridge)
🏢 Quantinuum
📍 Cambridge