Accounting Specialist $80 – $100/hr Remote (UK)
Posted 6 days ago by Call For Referral
£100 Per hour
Outside
Remote
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Accounting Specialist role involves collaborating with AI research teams to enhance accounting model performance by creating training data and evaluation frameworks. This remote position is suited for experienced accounting professionals with a strong background in financial reporting and compliance. The contract is long-term, lasting between 6 to 12 months, and offers a flexible work schedule. Candidates must be based in the U.S., UK, or Canada and possess advanced degrees in relevant fields.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with AI research teams to close knowledge gaps and improve model performance in accounting.
- Develop annotation standards, guidelines, and evaluation rubrics specific to accounting workflows.
- Create challenging, domain-relevant accounting tasks and produce accurate, well-structured solutions.
- Review AI-generated outputs, providing clear, actionable feedback to improve accuracy and compliance.
- Ensure that all contributions align with professional accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS, audit frameworks, and reporting practices).
Key Skills:
- Master’s or Ph.D. in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field from a top-tier institution.
- Minimum of 2 years in a professional accounting role within a reputable organization (public accounting, corporate finance, or audit).
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, auditing, and compliance frameworks.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical accounting concepts into structured training data.
Salary (Rate): £80 - £100 hourly
City: London Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Accounting Specialist – AI Tutor Remote | Hourly Contract | $80–$100 per hour | Long-Term (6–12 Month Contract) Open Positions: 3
About the Role
A leading AI research lab is recruiting accounting subject-matter experts (SMEs) to support the development of next-generation AI models. This role is designed for experienced accounting professionals who can apply their expertise to create high-quality training data, evaluation frameworks, and structured knowledge that reflect real-world accounting standards and practices. This is a remote, flexible engagement structured as a 6–12 month contract , offering a unique opportunity to directly influence the future of AI in finance.
Responsibilities
- Work with AI research teams to close knowledge gaps and improve model performance in accounting.
- Develop annotation standards, guidelines, and evaluation rubrics specific to accounting workflows.
- Create challenging, domain-relevant accounting tasks and produce accurate, well-structured solutions.
- Review AI-generated outputs, providing clear, actionable feedback to improve accuracy and compliance.
- Ensure that all contributions align with professional accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS, audit frameworks, and reporting practices) .
Qualifications
Location: Must be based in the U.S., UK, or Canada .
Education: Master’s or Ph.D. in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field from a top-tier institution.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a professional accounting role within a reputable organization (public accounting, corporate finance, or audit).
Strong knowledge of financial reporting, auditing, and compliance frameworks .
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical accounting concepts into structured training data .
Compensation & Contract
Hourly Rate: $80–$100 (based on experience).
Contract Type: Long-term, 6–12 month engagement.
Commitment: ~40 hours per week preferred; minimum 20 hours/week.
Collaboration: Join 2–5 calibration calls weekly with the client’s AI research teams.
Status: Independent contractor role.