Job Description

Having recently completed a Series A funding round, our client is entering a critical phase of financial maturity, including its first statutory audit for the year ending 31 December 2026. We are looking for a Financial Controller 3 days a week for an initial 6 months period. You will work alongside the existing finance team to strengthen financial controls and professionalise core financial processes.

Cutting edge technology business based in Cambridge.

Key Responsibilities Lead the preparation of the audit file, including all schedules, reconciliations, and supporting workings required for the FY2026 statutory audit Prepare and maintain a comprehensive judgements and estimates log covering all key areas of accounting judgement including revenue recognition, grant income, R&D capitalisation, and share-based payments Review and redraft accounting policies to ensure full compliance with UK GAAP (FRS 102), including grant income, turnover, deferred tax, and share-based payments Review and resolve the revenue recognition treatment for future Government contracts Review the VAT recovery position on share issue costs and advise on any exposure Oversee the preparation of the R&D tax credit claim for FY2025, ensuring qualifying expenditure is tracked by project and technical narratives are appropriately supported Review the deferred tax position and ensure accounting policy disclosures are updated accordingly Prepare inter-company reconciliations as part of the month-end close processFinancial Controls and Processes Implement a formal month-end close process with defined timetables and ownership Develop a VAT governance framework

We are looking for a candidate which experience of operating in a scale up environment who can commit to 3 days a week for the next 6 months and possibly beyond.

£500 - £600 a day

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this fixed term contract vacancy.