Accounting Associate

EXCO; Chalon-sur-Saône; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in France is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage client portfolios of microbusinesses and SMEs. You will process digitized documents, perform bookkeeping, and verify pre-allocations while ensuring compliance with professional standards.

The role includes preparing tax and VAT returns and balance sheets, with opportunities to optimize processes and advise on improvements. A Bac+2 level education and 5+ years of similar experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Bac +2 (e.g., BTS/DUT) or DCG.
• At least 5 years' experience in a similar role in a chartered/accounting firm is required.
• Strong knowledge of general accounting.
• Good command of office software and accounting systems.
• Ability to apply current methodologies while complying with professional standards and procedures.
• Methodical and organized.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and able to make recommendations for improvement.
• Interest in digital technology.
• Knowledge of PENNYLANE software would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a client portfolio composed of microbusinesses and SMEs, tradespeople, shopkeepers and self-employed professionals.
• Process digitized accounting documents.
• Verify automatic accounting pre-allocations.
• Bookkeeping and account reconciliation.
• Preparation of tax and VAT returns.
• Account reviews.
• Preparation of balance sheets and tax packages (liaise fiscale).

Skills

General Accounting Knowledge

Bookkeeping

Account Reconciliation

Tax Preparation

VAT Return Preparation

Balance Sheet Preparation

Accounting Document Processing

Automatic Accounting Verification

Client Portfolio Management

Methodology Application

Professional Standards Compliance

Interpersonal Skills

Proactive Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Methodical Approach

Recommendation for Improvement

Education

Bac +2 (e.g., BTS/DUT)

DCG

Tools

PENNYLANE Software

Office Software

Accounting Systems

Job description

• Manage a client portfolio composed of microbusinesses and SMEs, tradespeople, shopkeepers and self‑employed professionals
• Process digitized accounting documents
• Verify automatic accounting pre‑allocations
• Bookkeeping and account reconciliation
• Preparation of tax and VAT returns
• Account reviews
• Preparation of balance sheets and tax packages (liasse fiscale)

Requirements

• Minimum education: Bac +2 (e.g., BTS/DUT) or DCG
• At least 5 years' experience in a similar role in a chartered/accounting firm is required
• Strong knowledge of general accounting
• Good command of office software and accounting systems
• Ability to apply current methodologies while complying with professional standards and procedures
• Methodical and organized
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proactive and able to make recommendations for improvement
• Interest in digital technology
• Knowledge of PENNYLANE software would be a plus

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing client portfolios for microbusinesses and SMEs, with strong capabilities in bookkeeping, account reconciliation, and tax preparation. Proficient in applying accounting methodologies and maintaining compliance with professional standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• General Accounting Knowledge
• Bookkeeping and Account Reconciliation
• Tax and VAT Return Preparation
• Experience in Chartered/Accounting Firm
• PENNYLANE Software Knowledge

Hard Skills

• Bookkeeping
• Account Reconciliation
• Tax Preparation
• VAT Return Preparation
• Balance Sheet Preparation
• Accounting Document Processing
• Automatic Accounting Verification
• Client Portfolio Management
• Methodology Application
• Professional Standards Compliance

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Proactive Problem Solving
• Organizational Skills
• Methodical Approach
• Recommendation for Improvement

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bac +2 (e.g., BTS/DUT)
• DCG

Industry Keywords

• Microbusinesses
• SMEs
• Chartered Firm
• Accounting Standards
• Tax Packages
• Liasse Fiscale

Tools & Technologies

• Office Software
• Accounting Systems
• PENNYLANE Software