Full job descriptionHaving 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 process
Financial 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.