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 £50k P/A
Worlds first Human Parity Performance AI Assistant
Our client, ICS.AI Ltd, is the UKs 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 companys financial health and operational efficiency and wear multiple hats - engaging in diverse tasks that span financial management and HR.
Finance and Business Support Manager , the role:
Financial Management:
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 benefits and expenses
Coordinating set up of objectives and processing of bonus/commission
Overseeing cash flow and working capital
Preparing and filling VAT returns and managing other tax related responsibilities
Overseeing bank management activities (including negotiation of terms and maintenance of bank relationships and financial models to support business forecasting and decision making)
Supervising bookkeeping activities
Maintaining compliance with financial and regulatory standards and sustaining stringent internal controls and adherence to recognised accounting standards and principles to safeguard financial integrity
HR and Business Support:
Managing HR functions recruitment, onboarding processes, employee benefits and policy management, queries and issues (supported by external agencies)
Line managing of Business Support Officer
Finance and Business Support Manager , the person:
Minimum Level 4 AAT qualification or equivalent
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
Strong communication skills, with the ability 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.

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