Finance & Ops Admin

Wordsmith AI; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology start-up in Edinburgh seeks a Finance / Ops Admin to support internal operations. The role involves managing payroll, billing, and onboarding in a hybrid setting with a minimum of 3 days in-office. Ideal for early-career candidates looking to grow in a high-growth environment focused on AI and operational efficiency.

Benefits

Direct mentorship from founders

Exposure to customers and product strategy

Performance-focused culture

Qualifications

• Ability to run billing and expenses processes.
• Experience liaising with bookkeepers and managing payroll.
• Skill in keeping onboarding and equipment organised.

Responsibilities

• Support Finance and Ops by managing payroll and billing.
• Organise onboarding for new joiners.
• Ensure that IT setups are completed for new hires.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organised

Problem-solving

Job description

Role - Finance / Ops Admin

Salary - £35,000 - £45,000 + Equity

Location - Edinburgh (Hybrid - Min 3 days in office)

Wordsmith

Most legal teams are drowning. They’re buried under internal questions, contract reviews, policy approvals, and fire drills from every corner of the business.

Wordsmith is the AI command center for in-house legal. We automate the chaos—intake, Q&A, redlines, drafting, and research—so legal can finally operate at the speed of business.

Backed by Index Ventures and some of the sharpest minds in law and AI, we’re scaling fast across London, New York, and beyond. Our customers include fast-growth tech companies and public enterprises. We’re building the future of legal work.

The Role

We’re looking for someone to help keep our internal operations smooth.

This is a hands-on role supporting the Finance and Ops side of the business. You’ll own the details that keep things ticking - from payroll and billing to onboarding new joiners and making sure people have the right IT setup.

What you’ll be working on:

You’ll be the go-to person for things like:

• Running our billing and expenses process

• Liaising with our bookkeepers and managing payroll

• Keeping onboarding and equipment organised

• Helping us stay on top of the little things that make a big difference
  

We’re not expecting decades of experience - this could be your first or second role after uni, or maybe you’ve already spent a few years working and want something different. What matters most is that you’re detail-oriented, organised, and up for figuring things out.

What you can expect

• A career launchpad into Ops and AI in a high-growth start-up

• Direct mentorship from founders and seasoned SaaS operators

• Exposure to customers, product, and strategy in real time

• Merit-based progression with no artificial ceiling

• A performance-focused, zero-politics culture

• A team that wins together - no lone wolves, no coasters

If you’re looking for more than just a job - a place to learn, grow, and have a real impact from day one - this could be the one. We’re building something exciting, and we’re looking for people who want to be part of the journey. If that sounds like you, hit apply.