Finance Accountant

About the Company

IMG is a global provider of international medical insurance, serving people and businesses around the world. Its customers depend on the company for peace of mind while travelling, living, or working overseas.

The organisation aims to build a workforce that is varied, inclusive, and high performing, while giving people room to grow and create meaningful impact.

Role Overview

The company is seeking a meticulous and proactive Finance Accountant to support the everyday operations of the finance team. The position is practical and varied, covering accounts payable, banking, VAT, and month-end work to help ensure transactions are processed accurately, reconciled properly, and reported on time.

This opportunity suits someone with finance experience who is comfortable balancing transactional tasks with month-end responsibilities, can work independently, and performs well under deadlines in a team setting.

Working Pattern and Pay

Salary is £29,000 to £36,000 per year, plus a 2% annual bonus linked to performance. The role is based on a 35-hour week, Monday to Friday. Hybrid and remote working options are available.

Responsibilities

• Handle supplier invoices from receipt through to coding and posting, making sure entries are accurate and submitted on time.
• Manage supplier enquiries and carry out statement reconciliations.
• Oversee company card spending, including approvals, posting, and reconciliation.
• Check that spending follows internal policies and delegated approval limits.
• Perform daily bank updates and reconciliations for the relevant accounts.
• Investigate differences in reconciliations and resolve them promptly.
• Assist with payment runs and ensure payments are recorded correctly.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with HMRC requirements.
• Support the application of partial exemption rules in an insurance environment where VAT is generally exempt.
• Keep VAT records, reconciliations, and supporting paperwork organised and up to date.
• Help calculate and monitor VAT that can and cannot be recovered.
• Prepare and post accruals and prepayments.
• Support month-end close activities within agreed deadlines.
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and maintain backing documentation.
• Provide general support to the finance team on ad hoc tasks and projects.
• Help improve finance processes and internal controls.
• Develop effective working relationships with colleagues and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• Prior experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, or comparable finance role.
• Solid practical knowledge of accounts payable and bank reconciliations.
• Experience preparing accruals and prepayments.
• Exposure to VAT return preparation.
• Confident using Excel and finance systems.
• Strong accuracy and a close eye for detail.
• Part-qualified AAT study or similar qualification path is desirable, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Good understanding of financial controls and compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Clear communication and the ability to manage stakeholders effectively.

Benefits

• Supportive environment with opportunities for internal promotion.
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture.
• 22 days of annual leave plus 9 bank holidays, rising to 30 days pro rata.
• Your birthday off.
• Bupa dental insurance.
• Healthshield cash plan.
• Two paid volunteer days each year.
• Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year recognition awards.
• Extra rewards for strong performance, including surprise perks such as Beyoncé tickets.
• Summer and Christmas social events.
• Option to work in a hybrid or fully remote setup.

Why This Role

This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants to develop further within the insurance sector and work with experienced, forward-thinking colleagues in a business focused on helping people reach their potential.

If you want to progress, refresh your career, or take it to the next level, this role offers a chance to do that in a global organisation.

Additional Information

The role is a 35-hour per week position, worked from Monday to Friday. The environment combines transactional finance with month-end duties and requires someone who is comfortable taking ownership of assigned areas. The position offers either hybrid or remote working.