Finance Assistant

Company Overview

IMS (Insurance and Mobility Solutions) is a leader in connected car and telematics services. We provide services and analytics to insurers, governments, and enterprises. We are proud to be the developer of the industry-acclaimed; cloud-based “Drive-Sync” connected car platform. From insurers and governments to dealerships and everyday drivers, we’re proud to produce technology that makes driving – Safer. Smarter. Greener.

Description:

Responsible for providing support to the Financial Operations Team covering Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable and will be required to attend our office one day per week.

Specific Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Accurate and timely posting of supplier invoices and credit notes
• Preparation and distribution of customer invoices
• Review and posting of monthly employee expense or credit card claims
• Purchase order creation
• Assisting with payment and collection activities
• Dealing with internal and external queries
• Preparation of monthly supplier statement reconciliations
• Completeness and accuracy of supplier & Customer data across all accounting platforms
• Assisting with the timely completion of month end processes and production of monthly reports
• Ensuring all activities are compliant with relevant financial policies

Key Internal and External Relationships:

• IMS suppliers & Customers
• Financial Reporting team
• IMS budget holders
• Departmental buyers & Account Managers
• 3rd party providers – credit cards / banking / finance software

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent organisational skills
• Multi tasker
• Problem solver
• Accurate data entry skills
• Basic Excel skills
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Previous experience in a transactional finance role

Desired

• AAT foundation level (equivalent) or above
• Experience of Financial Reporting processes
• Intermediate Excel skills

Other Contextual Information/Special Features:

• Due to the scope of the role, availability outside normal Canadian or UK hours may be required
  
• Due to the nature of this role travel to IMS UK offices may be required (Crewe or Manchester)

Why should you join us?

We’re an innovative technology leader with plans for growth in the global telematics industry. These are some exciting times!

• • Flexible remote working options
  • Flexible holiday scheme (unlimited vacation) to really make the most of your time and wellbeing
    
  • 'Work From Anywhere' Policy - work almost anywhere in the world for 30 days per year!
  • Employee Assistance Program and an enhanced maternity/paternity package
  • We want to see you grow and do great things! We’re committed to your personal and professional development
    
  • Funded training opportunities and a dedicated online learning platform
  • Management coaching programs
    
  • Corporate Gym Membership
    
  • Auto- Enrolment Pension & Private Medical Insurance
    
  • Cycle to Work and Car Maintenance Salary Sacrifice discounts!
  • Discounted Employee Mobile Phone contract
  • Kudos Hub - a peer-to-peer recognition system, where you can recognize others using points. These points can be collected and redeemed against a huge catalog of rewards
  
  

Plus more!

Please note all Offers of Employment with IMS are subject to reference including Criminal Disclosure checks and role-specific background checks.

Even if you do not meet all of the above criteria, please consider applying! If you have any questions, do not hesitate to get in touch with our HR team, at hr@ims.tech

IMS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.