The role & impact
You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the profession, acting not just as a participant in automation but as an architect of it. This position involves providing expert validation to ensure our models understand nuanced financial concepts, tax standards, and complex transaction logic that might otherwise be missed.
You will bring a rigorous quality assurance framework to the data pipeline, applying an audit mindset to identify edge cases and anomalies within complex tax scenarios. Acting as a translator between technical teams and intricate tax legislation, you will advise on structuring tax data taxonomies to ensure our AI tools remain compliant, accurate, and genuinely value-adding for professionals.
The team & how they connect
This centralised annotation team consists of AI annotators with deep backgrounds in financial accounting, currently expanding to include global tax experts. You will work alongside the wider data annotation team and engineering departments, serving as the human-in-the-loop to develop AI solutions within the Xero product.
The team is currently working on
Developing AI solutions within the Xero product ecosystem.
Designing annotation guidelines and advising engineering teams on financial data taxonomies.
Providing expert knowledge on financial accounting and tax tools to support machine learning initiatives
Identifying edge cases or anomalies in training sets to prevent bias or hallucinations in models.
Where and how you can work
We are hiring for this role in the UK. We offer flexible working arrangements, though you will need to manage your time effectively to collaborate across different time zones
Here are some of the things we are looking for
You bring in-practice experience in tax accounting, with a solid grasp of filing and tax return preparation
A professional accreditation such as ACA, ACCA, or equivalent is highly valued to underpin your technical knowledge.
You possess a deep understanding of debit and credit concepts and how they apply to day-to-day business finance.
Proficiency in English is essential for effective communication and for evaluating complex language model responses.
Your toolkit includes critical thinking skills and an audit mindset to problem-solve and ensure data integrity.
You demonstrate the ability to work autonomously and manage deliverables efficiently within a flexible environment.
Apply even if your experience isn't a perfect match! At Xero, we hire based on your skills, passion, and the unique perspective you can bring to enhance our culture and team.
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What We Do
Xero is small business accounting software that provides a platform on which businesses can build a fully integrated solution. It’s designed to make life better for people in small business, their advisors, and communities around the world. Xero minimises tedious admin by automating routine tasks, delivers valuable insights when needed, and brings together business data, trusted advisors, and powerful apps in one intuitive platform. By alleviating pain points, Xero empowers small business owners to supercharge their business, simplifying the complex and freeing up time from manual admin so they can focus on what really matters to build the business they’ve always envisaged.
Why Work With Us
Xero is a human-centric organization where you’ll have a tangible impact on the success of small businesses and their communities, globally. Our team of energised, forward-thinkers work to make life better for our customers and each other every day. We’re also always committed to supporting you with a flexible environment.
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