Finance Associate (AI Safety)

TL;DR

Finance Associate (Finance): Managing transactional processing cycles and multi-currency financial operations for an AI safety research organization with an accent on controllership and FP&A. Focus on optimizing procure-to-pay and order-to-cash workflows, ensuring meticulous ledger accuracy in Xero, and leveraging AI tools for financial efficiency.

Location: In-person role based in London (flexible WFH arrangements available)

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

Company

AI safety organisation focusing on the detection and mitigation of scheming in frontier AI models.

What you will do

• Run the Procure-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash cycles.
• Manage supplier invoices, receipts, and customer billing.
• Prepare supplier payments and follow up on overdue balances.
• Ensure every transaction is recorded accurately in Xero.
• Reconcile bank accounts across multi-entity and multi-currency operations.

Requirements

• Must be based in London for in-person work.
• At least part-qualified (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, AAT) with strong double-entry bookkeeping knowledge.
• 2+ years of experience in transactional processing roles.
• Proficiency with Xero and modern finance platforms like Payhawk, Revolut, or Mercury.
• Experience using AI tools daily to optimize productivity.
• High agency, meticulous attention to detail, and high integrity.

Culture & Benefits

• Unlimited vacation and sick leave.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings with competitive employer matching.
• Yearly $1,000 professional development budget.
• Daily lunch, dinner, and snacks provided at the office.
• Paid work trips, including staff retreats and conferences.