Finance Assistant

At Coface, we make trade happen everyday.

Our 5,200 experts representing 80+ nationalities in 58 countries are united by a shared purpose: helping companies navigate through uncertainty by empowering them to make the right decisions and trade smarter in a complex world.

With nearly 80 years of global experience, we offer companies a full range of solutions: Trade Credit Insurance, Business Information, Debt Collection, Single Risk insurance, Surety Bonds, Factoring — all driven by a unique data patrimony, cutting-edge technology, innovation and a deep understanding of the global economy.

Joining Coface means being part of a close-knit international organization, where your ideas matter.  We foster a culture of learning, collaboration and inclusion where you are given responsibilities and can see the impact of your actions.

Shape the future of trade with us. Join our team!

This role is responsible for supporting the Finance and Operations teams in delivering key projects and ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently, accurately, and within required timelines.

Scope: 4 legal entities

Finance Operations:

• Cash flow management: Prepare daily and weekly cash flow forecasts; monitor cash positions and escalate variances as required.
• Suspense account clearing: Work closely with Finance Operations and Financial Accountants to clear suspense items.
• Balance allocation: Support with balance allocation and follow up on unreconciled items.
• Intercompany reconciliation: Reconcile and review intercompany balances.
• Performance tracking: Monitor progress against targets and escalate issues when necessary.
• Process improvement: Participate in the implementation of efficiencies and continuous improvements.
• Tax: Support with PSA calculation and submission.
• Roll‑forward activities: Provide support for roll‑forward tasks on a rota basis.

Finance Administration

• Administer the online banking portal and maintain the team’s payment rota.
• Validate bank details within the accounting system.
• Set up supplier, broker, and employee accounts in the accounting tool.
• Support the Finance team with supplier compliance requests (KYS).

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams in the UK & Ireland
• Energetic, self-reliant, and possessing a team-oriented mindset
• Clear and adaptable communication, ensuring effective messaging to different audiences
• Methodical approach, with excellent organizational, prioritization, and attention to detail
• Quick learner and self-starter, demonstrating a proactive attitude
• Highly numerate with strong analytical skills and accuracy.

 

 

• At least 5 years’ experience in accounting.
• Part‑Qualified, AAT qualified, or currently studying toward a recognised accounting qualification.
• Education in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in reconciliation required; AP/AR experience preferred.
• Strong Excel proficiency and familiarity with accounting tools/systems.

Why Join Coface?

At Coface, we offer a dynamic, international working environment where your expertise will directly contribute to the success and expansion of our UK business. You will work alongside high-calibre professionals in a fast-paced, strategic role with strong exposure to senior leadership and cross-border collaboration.

If you are a commercially minded senior executive looking for an exciting opportunity to make an impact, we invite you to apply.

Candidates would need the right to work in the UK

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