Part-Time Financial Controller - Scale-Up Tech (3 days/wk)

EA First; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

EA First is hiring a Financial Controller in Cambridge to lead the preparation for its first statutory audit and strengthen financial controls. This role involves working with the finance team on key responsibilities such as maintaining compliance with UK GAAP and overseeing the preparation of the R&D tax credit claim.

The ideal candidate should have experience in a scale-up environment and be available for 3 days a week for an initial 6-month period.

Qualifications

• Experience operating in a scale up environment.
• Ability to commit to 3 days a week for 6 months or more.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of audit file and schedules for FY2026.
• Prepare and maintain judgements and estimates log.
• Review accounting policies for compliance with UK GAAP.
• Oversee preparation of R&D tax credit claim.

Skills

Financial controls

UK GAAP compliance

Audit preparation

Revenue recognition

VAT governance

R&D tax credit claim

Job description

EA First is hiring a Financial Controller in Cambridge to lead the preparation for its first statutory audit and strengthen financial controls. This role involves working with the finance team on key responsibilities such as maintaining compliance with UK GAAP and overseeing the preparation of the R&D tax credit claim.

The ideal candidate should have experience in a scale-up environment and be available for 3 days a week for an initial 6-month period.