Associate Accountant
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Junior Accounting role at Hczw. Paris · full-time · €34,000–€36,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Set up and maintain client ledgers, researching transactions and choosing their accounting treatment
- Record journal entries and keep accounting records current across a portfolio of French companies
- Prepare annual financial statements under IFRS or French GAAP, then coordinate audits to meet deadlines
- Produce monthly and quarterly management accounts, file French tax returns, and prepare other client deliverables
- Work with the accounting team on process improvements and support senior colleagues with finance projects
What you bring
- A two-year accounting qualification after the baccalauréat, such as BTS compta gestion or DUT GEA
- At least two years in a relevant accounting-firm or financial-services role
- A sound grounding in technical accounting and proficiency in French and English, spoken and written
- You can use MS Word, Excel and accounting software, and bring strong organization and attention to detail
Who this fits
This junior role suits an ambitious accountant looking to develop while working with senior client accountants and management. You’ll work in Paris on a hybrid schedule, Monday to Friday, for thirty-five hours a week.
From the employer
Accountant / Comptable
Paris, France
Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Hybrid
We have an opportunity for an experienced accounting expert, proficient in spoken and written French and English, to join our team in Paris.
As a team, representing Intertrust Group, a CSC company, in France, we aim to address the need for a comprehensive, full-service provider that can help international investors navigate the complexities of this growing market. Our in-depth knowledge of this exciting jurisdiction takes the stress out of the process for our clients.
In this role, you will work closely with senior client accountants and senior management to provide accounting and financial services for SPVs and French companies. This role would suit an ambitious, energetic accountant keen to progress further in a dynamic, rapidly-growing business.
The salary range for this position is €34,000 to €36,000 gross per annum. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, and scope of responsibilities, in line with our objective and gender-neutral compensation framework.
Some of the things you’ll be doing:
Setting up/maintaining the general ledger for new/existing clients through transaction research and assessing the applicable accounting treatment for a variety of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV’s) and French Subsidiaries
Responsible for posting journal entries and keeping up to date accounting records for a portfolio of French Companies
Preparing annual statutory financial statements including notes and disclosures under IFRS or French GAAP and in compliance with relevant company law
Liaising with auditors and senior members of the team to finalise the audited financial statements to meet statutory and other deadlines
Preparing routine monthly and quarterly management accounts and other client deliverables
Preparing and filing of VAT returns, Corporation Tax returns and other French taxes
Working with the accounting team towards process improvement and efficiencies
Gaining familiarity with a diverse range of investments structures and products
Ad hoc finance projects and general support to the senior members of the team
What technical skills, experience, and qualifications do you need?
Baccalauréat + 2 years degree in accounting ( BTS compta gestion or DUT GEA)
2+ years’ experience in a relevant role in an accounting firm or financial services company
A good understanding of technical accounting knowledge is required
Strong organisational skills and an ability to meet tight deadlines
Team player, with strong problem solving skills
Conscientious and diligent, with high attention to detail
Professional, friendly demeanor with enthusiasm for the role
Proficient in MS Word, Excel and accounting softwares
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