Associate

Apex Group; Trianon; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group is seeking an Associate Accountant in France to maintain accounting records for multiple entities, prepare management accounts and annual statements in line with IFRS. You will handle journals, reconciliations, year-end closings, and liaise with external auditors to resolve queries.

The role involves coordinating tax filings, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting clients with timely financial information and regulatory surveys.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• ACCA/ACA/CPA or equivalent qualification (completed or in progress) preferred.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and accurate accounting records for a portfolio of entities.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts.
• Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Process journals and maintain the general ledger.
• Perform bank, balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations.
• Coordinate year-end and periodic closing activities.
• Liaise with external auditors and resolve audit queries.
• Prepare tax computations and coordinate tax return filings.
• Support statutory filings with relevant authorities where applicable.
• Monitor reporting deadlines and ensure timely completion.
• Maintain accounting documentation and supporting records.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, IFRS and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with clients and internal stakeholders to obtain accounting information.
• Prepare financial information requested by management and clients.
• Assist with ad hoc accounting assignments.
• Prepare and submit financial and regulatory surveys and questionnaires required by regulators, government authorities and other statutory bodies within prescribed deadlines.

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline

ACCA/ACA/CPA or equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

## AssociateApplylocations: Trianontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-0024774The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.For our business, for clients, and for you## Key Responsibilities* Maintain complete and accurate accounting records for a portfolio of entities.* Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts.* Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.* Process journals and maintain the general ledger.* Perform bank, balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations.* Prepare trial balances and supporting schedules.* Coordinate year-end and periodic closing activities.* Liaise with external auditors and resolve audit queries.* Prepare tax computations and coordinate tax return filings.* Support statutory filings with relevant authorities where applicable.* Monitor reporting deadlines and ensure timely completion.* Maintain accounting documentation and supporting records.* Ensure compliance with accounting policies, IFRS and regulatory requirements.* Liaise with clients and internal stakeholders to obtain accounting information.* Prepare financial information requested by management and clients.* Assist with ad hoc accounting assignments.* Prepare and submit financial and regulatory surveys and questionnaires required by regulators, government authorities and other statutory bodies within prescribed deadlines.## Qualifications & Experience* Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.* ACCA/ACA/CPA or equivalent qualification (completed or in progress) preferred.* Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.