Assistant Management Accountant

About The Role and Team

Quantum Motion is a fast-growing quantum computing scale-up based in London. We are developing quantum processors based on industrial-grade silicon chips, with the potential to radically transform computing power in areas such as materials modelling, medicine, artificial intelligence and more. We have recently moved into a new office in Islington with state-of-the-art cryogenic facilities and have an outstanding interdisciplinary team spanning quantum physics to IC design.

Our Team

Since 2021 our team has been listed every year in the “Top 100 Startups worth watching” in the EE Times, and our technology breakthroughs have been featured in The Telegraph, BBC and the New Statesman. Our founders are internationally renowned researchers from UCL and Oxford University who have pioneered the development of qubits and quantum computing architectures. Our chairman is the co-founder of Cadence and Synopsys, the two leading companies in the area of Electronic Design Automation. We’re backed by a team of top-tier investors including Bosch Ventures, Porsche SE, Sony Innovation Fund, Oxford Sciences Innovations, INKEF Capital and Octopus Ventures, and we have so far raised over £62 million in equity and grant funding.

We bring together the brightest quantum engineers, integrated circuit (IC) engineers, quantum computing theoreticians and software engineers to create a unique, world-leading team, working together closely to maximise our combined expertise. Our collaborative and interdisciplinary culture is an ideal fit for anyone who thrives in a cutting-edge research and development environment focused on tackling big challenges and contributing to the development of scalable quantum computers based on silicon technology.

Our team of 100+ is based across London, Oxford, San Sebastián and Sydney, with our primary
hub in Islington (London).

Functions of the Role

The Finance Team manages the core accounting operations and strategic analysis of the global
group that underpins our operational success and long-term growth. This role is a unique chance to sit at the heart of a rapidly evolving deep-tech leader. You will work at the intersection of strategy and execution and help orchestrate the financial modelling, optimisation, and reporting essential to navigating the complexities of a scaling business in a hyper-competitive global industry.

We are looking for a proactive and ambitious Assistant Management Accountant to support our Finance operations, additionally, we are open to someone who is part-qualified and working towards their ACA, ACCA or CIMA. This role would suit someone enthusiastic about technology and can adapt and work in a dynamic start-up environment. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to be an early employee at a start-up shaping the future
of quantum computing. There are vast opportunities for professional growth and to make an impact within the company.

By working closely with the QM Executive team and line managers, your day-to-day role will
encompass the following:

Accounting Responsibilities

• Support all company accounting responsibilities (including payroll, inventory, fixed asset management, intercompany, month end management, bank payment authorisation & invoicing)
• Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported
• Collaborate with auditing services to ensure proper compliance with all regulations
• Conduct internal controls actions to help maintain a high control environment
• Financial Reporting and Analysis
• Assist in monthly, quarterly and annual financial / management / departmental / KPI
• reporting to identify results, trends
• Financial modelling (Excel etc)
• Assist in cash flow management and reporting
• Projects – Financial reporting and analysis

Systems Management

• Assist in the control of financial systems (e.g. Xero, ApprovalMax, ERPs)
• Help implement new systems integrations and process optimisations/automations

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Support in delivering financial budgets and forecasts with discrepancy, variance analysis and commentary
• Help in the preparation of grant project budgets

Compliance and Reporting

• Working closely with external partners in delivering financial and statutory filings
• Assist in providing annual R&D Tax Credit reporting and financial support in grant reporting etc
• Assist with international compliance requirements

Strategic Support

• Report to the Management Accountant with timely and accurate financial information
• Support in delivering the company’s financial strategy & decision-making process
• Assist the Executive team in presenting reports to stakeholders and board members

Experience - Essentials

• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a similar role
• Studying towards a Professional Accountancy qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proficiency in Xero, wider accounting ecosystem and MS Office
• A dedicated team ethos with a passion to deliver a first-class Quantum Motion experience
• Strong foundational business acumen & analytical approach
• Excel financial and business plan modelling skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Proven planning, organisational and communication capabilities
• A sense of urgency and commitment to deliver against deadlines and a desire to go the extra mile
• Ability to forward plan, assess requirements and implement improvements
• Ability to deal with conflicting priorities and change
• A genuine desire to learn, develop and grow within our business
• Experience working in a start-up, ideally within a tech environment

Experience - Desirable

• Deep tech exposure
• Experience with US, Spanish and Australian accounting standards and taxation systems
• Experience with R&D tax credit returns
• Experience with UK and EU innovation grants
• Systems implementation experience

Benefits

• Be part of a creative, world-leading team
• Competitive salary and share options scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Group private medical insurance scheme
• Life Assurance
• Cycle-to-work Scheme
• Central London location

EEO Statement

Quantum Motion is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, colour, religion, disability status, marital status, pregnancy, gender reassignment or any other protected characteristics covered by the Equality Act 2010.