About Universal Quantum At Universal Quantum, we are building the next generation of quantum computers — machines capable of solving problems once thought impossible. Our technology has the potential to transform industries from healthcare to aerospace, materials science, and beyond. As we scale from breakthrough R&D to global delivery, resilient execution becomes as critical as technical innovation. What You’ll Accomplish Lead and manage the day‑to‑day finance operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, bank reconciliations, and month‑end routines. Manage supplier processes from onboarding to payments. Maintain accurate financial records aligned with UK accounting standards and internal controls. Take ownership of preparing and submitting VAT returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements. Support month‑end and year‑end close processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations. Assist with internal and external audits by ensuring documentation and processes are complete and audit‑ready Monitor spend, highlight variances, and work closely with budget owners to ensure financial discipline. Identify inefficiencies in financial processes and implement streamlined, scalable solutions. Contribute to automation initiatives across invoicing, supplier management, and reconciliations. Strengthen internal controls and introduce best‑practice financial processes as the business grows. RequirementsThe 3 Most Critical Attributes We’ll Use to Compare Candidates Accuracy & Attention to Detail: You’ll be the guardian of financial data integrity—small errors can have big impacts, and precision is essential. Proactive Ownership Mindset: You take initiative, anticipate needs, and close loops without being asked. You thrive in environments where you can build and improve. Strong Communication & Stakeholder Confidence: You can explain financial matters clearly to non‑finance teams, manage suppliers professionally, and build trust across the organisation. Must-have Skills Part‑qualified ACCA, CIMA, or ACA, with ambition to complete qualifications. Solid understanding of UK accounting principles and VAT rules. Strong hands‑on experience with invoicing cycles, AP/AR processes, reconciliations, and month‑end tasks. Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, NetSuite) and strong Excel/Google Sheets skills. Experience managing supplier onboarding, purchase orders, payment runs and resolving queries. Ability to maintain accurate ledgers and ensure robust, auditable financial processes. Comfortable working in organisations with multi‑entity or international considerations. Excellent organisational and time‑management skills. Ability to work independently with accountability for outcomes. A mindset geared toward continuous improvement and financial process optimisation Nice-to-have Skills Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas and data modelling. Experience supporting ERP implementation or systems migration, particularly in scaling multi‑entity environments. German language skills, useful for supplier communication and coordination with Germany based accountants.
About Universal Quantum
At Universal Quantum, we are building the next generation of quantum computers — machines capable of solving problems once thought impossible. Our technology has the potential to transform industries from healthcare to aerospace, materials science, and beyond. As we scale from breakthrough R&D to global delivery, resilient execution becomes as critical as technical innovation.
What You’ll Accomplish
- Lead and manage the day‑to‑day finance operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, bank reconciliations, and month‑end routines.
- Manage supplier processes from onboarding to payments.
- Maintain accurate financial records aligned with UK accounting standards and internal controls.
- Take ownership of preparing and submitting VAT returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements.
- Support month‑end and year‑end close processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Assist with internal and external audits by ensuring documentation and processes are complete and audit‑ready
- Monitor spend, highlight variances, and work closely with budget owners to ensure financial discipline.
- Identify inefficiencies in financial processes and implement streamlined, scalable solutions.
- Contribute to automation initiatives across invoicing, supplier management, and reconciliations.
- Strengthen internal controls and introduce best‑practice financial processes as the business grows.
Requirements
The 3 Most Critical Attributes We’ll Use to Compare Candidates
- Accuracy & Attention to Detail: You’ll be the guardian of financial data integrity—small errors can have big impacts, and precision is essential.
- Proactive Ownership Mindset: You take initiative, anticipate needs, and close loops without being asked. You thrive in environments where you can build and improve.
- Strong Communication & Stakeholder Confidence: You can explain financial matters clearly to non‑finance teams, manage suppliers professionally, and build trust across the organisation.
Must-have Skills
- Part‑qualified ACCA, CIMA, or ACA, with ambition to complete qualifications.
- Solid understanding of UK accounting principles and VAT rules.
- Strong hands‑on experience with invoicing cycles, AP/AR processes, reconciliations, and month‑end tasks.
- Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, NetSuite) and strong Excel/Google Sheets skills.
- Experience managing supplier onboarding, purchase orders, payment runs and resolving queries.
- Ability to maintain accurate ledgers and ensure robust, auditable financial processes.
- Comfortable working in organisations with multi‑entity or international considerations.
- Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
- Ability to work independently with accountability for outcomes.
- A mindset geared toward continuous improvement and financial process optimisation
Nice-to-have Skills
- Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas and data modelling.
- Experience supporting ERP implementation or systems migration, particularly in scaling multi‑entity environments.
- German language skills, useful for supplier communication and coordination with Germany based accountants.
