Senior Management Accountant (LegalTech)

TL;DR

Senior Management Accountant (Finance): Managing month-end close and financial infrastructure for a multi-entity group across the UK and US with an accent on IFRS compliance and finance transformation. Focus on building audit-ready scalable architecture, integrating acquired entities, and implementing automated financial workflows.

Location: Hybrid (London)

Salary: £60,000 – £80,000 + Equity

Company

AI-native law firm reinventing legal services through a bespoke AI operating system to make law accessible to everyone.

What you will do

• Lead the month-end close for multiple UK and US group entities, ensuring accuracy and strong controls.
• Prepare consolidated management accounts with clear variance analysis and strategic insights.
• Design and implement scalable, automated financial processes across payables, payroll, and the general ledger.
• Manage the finance integration of newly acquired entities, establishing hirify.global standards for reporting and compliance.
• Build direct method cashflow models and strengthen financial controls to ensure audit readiness.
• Partner with finance leadership on complex decision-making and global strategy.

Requirements

• Chartered Accountant (ICAEW or equivalent) with strong PQE in management accounting and group finance.
• Deep technical understanding of IFRS, consolidations, intercompany accounting, and revenue recognition.
• Proven experience in finance transformation across systems, processes, and automation.
• Ability to operate independently and confidently in complex, multi-entity environments.
• Must be based in or able to work in London (Hybrid).

Culture & Benefits

• Meaningful early-stage equity in a fast-growing AI startup.
• 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) plus your birthday off.
• Pension contribution via Nest.
• Top-spec equipment (MacBook or Windows).
• Regular team building activities and company socials.

Hiring process

• Introductory call with the Talent team.
• 1:1 interview with the hiring manager.
• Practical skills assessment.
• Values interview with one of the Founders.