About
Chartered accountants for science and deep tech
We’re an ICAEW chartered firm working with science and technology companies. This focus shapes how we work.
Why we work with this sector
Science and deep tech companies don’t operate like other businesses. A generalist accounting firm can keep you compliant. Understanding whether you’re performing well and guiding the decisions you need to make as you grow takes a different level of expertise.
We created Countex to close that gap. We combine chartered accountancy with first-hand experience of how research-led businesses scale.
People-centric finance function
Bespoke packages
Technology experience and insight
Scalable growth infrastructure
Our expertise
Why choose Countex?
01 Expertise
ICAEW chartered accountants who work for science and technology companies. We understand development cycles, grant conditions and why a delayed trial changes your runway.
02 Collaboration
A people-centric finance partner, embedded in your team. In your Slack, your leadership meetings and your board pack, not waiting at the end of an email chain.
03 Agility
Efficient, compliant processes built on the right technology and shaped around the way you already work. Compliance takes hours, not weeks.
04 Ecosystem
Access to the network we’ve built across science and deep tech; incubators, accelerators, universities, investors, lawyers, IP experts and banks to name a few.
Our dedication
What you get from us
A working finance function isn’t one person, and we don’t sell you one. Depending on the tier you choose, your engagement is staffed across up to five roles, each with their own area of focus, whilst also working together to support your journey.
CFO
Fully aligned to your business and funding goals, your fractional CFO is the primary financial point of contact. They’re responsible for your financial model and reporting, playing a crucial role in managing investor and board relations and ensuring clear communication across all stakeholders.
Operations Officer
From implementing our own software and financial reporting tools to integrating with your systems, our Ops Officer will ensure a future-proofed approach to financial processes that supports your growth.
Financial Controller
Responsible for owning your management accounts, the reporting and the accuracy of what your board sees, taking the stress and worry away from you.
Finance Manager
Your dedicated resource for running payroll, supplier payments, VAT and the ongoing monthly tasks, meaning none of this responsibility lands on your desk.
Bookkeeper
Keeping your financial records clean, current and compliant, so nothing has to be reconstructed later. You can trust that everything is being done behind the scenes without you having to get involved.
The first ninety days
How onboarding works
Changing finance provider is the part most companies worry about. We do it often and to a defined process, agreed with you before anything moves.
Weeks 1-4: Restructure
- Compliance checks
- Handover from current accountant
- Bookkeeping moved across
- CFO joins leadership and board meetings (where relevant)
- Existing model reviewed and tested
- Reporting cadence agreed
- Software implementation begins
Outcome: Your finance function is safely in our hands
Months 2-3: Establish
- Monthly reporting pack delivered
- Pack refined against your feedback
- KPI definitions agreed and tracked
- Financial model live and shared
- Update frequency agreed with your team
- Finance questions come to us
Outcome: Reporting your leadership team can act on, built around how you work
Month 4 onwards: Run
- CFO is your financial point of contact (where relevant)
- Reporting established and delivered on time
- Financial model confirmed as your single source of truth
- Continuous review and improvement
Outcome: Finance runs without you having to think about it.
Our partners
Contact us
Discover finance that scales
Whether you are newly incorporated, recently funded or preparing for the future, contact us to discuss how we can help.
support@countex.io
0117 450 1908
Future Space
UWE North Gate
Filton Road
Bristol
BS34 8RB