Finance and Business Support Manager

Finance and Business Support Manager

Hybrid – ideally minimum of 2 days per month in Basingstoke HQ

Full time, permanent

Salary – £40k P/A

          ‘World’s first Human Parity Performance AI Assistant”

Our client, ICS.AI Ltd, is the UK’s leading provider of Artificial Intelligence Transformation services for the public sector - seamlessly connecting users with organisations. Proudly partnered with Microsoft, they are mirroring excellence of Conversational AI Assistants with over 90% of accuracy, enabling businesses to make an impact in the new reality.

In the era of Generative AI and Copilot technology and due to rapid growth, they are now seeking a Finance and Business Support Manager to join their dynamic and fast paced AI business. Responsible for both financial and broader business support areas, you will maintain company’s financial health and operational efficiency and wear multiple hats - engaging in diverse tasks that span financial management, HR, and office administration.

Finance and Business Support Manager, the role:

• Handling all aspects of financial transactions – accounts payable and receivable as well as general ledger
• Ensuring accurate and timely reconciliation of all balance sheet control accounts (including bank accounts)
• Producing detailed monthly management accounts and other necessary financial analysis and reports
• Processing Payroll and looking after employee expenses
• Overseeing cash flow and working capital
• Maintaining compliance with financial and regulatory standards and sustaining stringent internal controls and adherence to recognised accounting standards and principles to safeguard financial integrity
• Managing HR functions – recruitment, onboarding processes, employee benefits and policy management, queries and issues (supported by external agencies)
• Leading compliance with essential training and statutory requirements for all personnel
• Supporting business and office management functions

Finance and Business Support Manager, the person:

• Minimum Level 4 AAT qualification or equivalent
• Working knowledge of accounting in a project/contract-based environment, specifically revenue and profit recognition and timings of cashflow
• Extensive experience in managing financial roles within a small to medium-sized enterprise
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and practices, especially double-entry bookkeeping
• Proficient with Xero and Microsoft Excel
• Exceptional analytical, organisational and communication skills
• Adaptable – capable to manage multiple priorities effectively under pressure
• Experience in a multi-role capacity within a small business environment and background in HR function management would be beneficial

Finance and Business Support Manager, the benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Private medical cover (Vitality)
• £100 p/m work from home allowance
• Flexible and remote working options
• Enhanced pension scheme (5% employer contribution)
• Quarterly company events

Pure Human Resources Limited works in partnership with ICS.AI Ltd in providing Recruitment support. No applications from agencies please.