Accounting Associate - France - 2027

Meridiam; Paris; Sur place; EUR 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Meridiam, based in Paris, seeks an Accounting Associate to support the Senior Accountant and Accounting Manager in day-to-day accounting and close activities for multiple entities. You will own assigned processes with autonomy and coordinate with operational teams.

Responsibilities include handling AP, bank reconciliations, VAT returns, and preparing financial statements while contributing to process improvements and audits. Fluency in French and English is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance or Business Administration (DSCG or Master CCA).
• 2–4 years of relevant accounting experience (apprenticeships, internships, or initial permanent role).
• Good knowledge of general accounting principles; experience with AP, bank reconciliations, and year‑end closing.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, reliability and ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proactive and comfortable working independently, knowing when to elevate issues.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; experience with accounting software; knowledge of Sage and Yooz is an advantage.
• Fluent in French and English.

Responsabilités

• Record and review day-to-day accounting transactions for several entities.
• Manage supplier accounts, reconcile and resolve discrepancies with internal teams.
• Perform bank reconciliations and monitor cash balances.
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly and year-end closing activities with supporting schedules.
• Prepare VAT returns and assist with other tax and statutory reporting.
• Maintain complete accounting documentation and support audits.
• Identify issues and propose practical improvements in processes and controls.
• Prepare Financial Statements for several entities.

Connaissances

Organization

Attention to detail

Reliability

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Fluent in French

Fluent in English

Formation

Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Outils

Excel

Sage

Yooz

Description du poste

The Accounting Associate will support the Senior Accountant and Accounting Manager in the day-to-day accounting and financial close activities of several entities. The role requires a good level of autonomy, ownership of assigned accounting processes, and regular coordination with operational teams and other support functions. The Accounting Associate will report to the Accounting Manager and will be based in the Paris office.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Record and review day-to-day accounting transactions, including supplier invoices, expense reports, bank transactions and cash movements, for several entities.
• Manage supplier accounts, including account reconciliation, payment follow-up and resolution of discrepancies with internal stakeholders.
• Perform bank reconciliations and support the monitoring of cash balances.
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly and year-end closing activities, including account reconciliations, supporting schedules and reporting files.
• Prepare VAT returns and assist with other recurring tax and statutory reporting requirements.
• Maintain complete and accurate accounting documentation and support internal and external audit requests.
• Identify and follow up on outstanding items, propose practical solutions and contribute to continuous improvements in accounting processes and controls.
• Prepare Financial Statement for several entities

• Higher education qualification in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration, such as a Master’s Degree (DSCG or Master CCA)
• Two to four years of relevant accounting experience, including apprenticeships, internships or an initial permanent role.
• Good knowledge of general accounting principles and practical experience with accounts payable, bank reconciliations and year-end closing activities.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, reliability and the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proactive and comfortable working independently, while knowing when to elevate issues and seek guidance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience with accounting software; knowledge of Sage and Yooz would be an advantage.
• Fluent in French and English

We are committed to conducting our recruitment processes with integrity, fairness, and respect for all candidates. We ensure equal opportunity and accessibility throughout a structured internal selection process, in strict adherence to applicable compliance standards and data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).