TL;DR

FinOps Specialist (AI): Owning end-to-end payroll operations for a fast-growing AI-native law firm with an accent on accuracy, compliance, and process improvement. Focus on transforming finance operations, building scalable systems, and contributing to broader finance projects in a multi-entity, multi-jurisdiction group.

Location: Hybrid in London, UK

Compensation: £40,000–£50,000

Company

%hirify_global% is a regulated AI-native law firm based in London, reinventing the legal industry with its bespoke AI operating system and backed by top-tier investors.

What you will do

Own the end-to-end monthly payroll process, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery.
Maintain employee payroll records and act as the first point of contact for payroll queries.
Apply UK statutory rules correctly across SSP, SMP, SPP, and parental leave.
Prepare and post payroll journals, supporting payroll-related month-end close activities.
Lead salary reconciliations, variance analysis, and year-end payroll tasks including P11Ds.
Support audit readiness, assist with broader finance operations, and contribute to system improvements.

Requirements

Experience running end-to-end UK payroll, ideally in a fast-growing or startup environment.
Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, pensions, and statutory payments.
Confident working with payroll journals, reconciliations, and month-end processes.
Strong Excel skills including lookups, pivots, and reconciliations.
Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive in spotting improvements.
AAT Level 3 or 4, CIPP, or equivalent finance grounding preferred.

Nice to have

Experience with HiBob or PayFit.

Culture & Benefits

Meaningful early-stage equity.
33 days’ annual leave plus your birthday off.
Pension contribution via Nest.
20% off legal fees through %hirify_global%.
Top-spec equipment (MacBook/Windows).
Regular team building activities and socials.

Hiring process

Introductory call with Talent team.
1:1 with your hiring manager.
Values interview with one of our Founders.