General Accountant F/H

Questel; Valbonne; Hybrid; EUR 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing

Swile card

Health insurance

Sophia-Antipolis office facilities

Job summary

Questel is seeking an Accounting specialist to join its international finance team in Provence-Alpes-Côle d'Azur. You will manage month-end close, journal entries, VAT compliance, intercompany transactions, and fixed asset accounting, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.

You will collaborate with auditors, tax advisors, and payroll providers, maintaining strong controls and process improvements in a hybrid France-based role.

Qualifications

• BA or MA in Accounting.
• 2-5 years of accounting experience, ideally in a structured international environment.
• Good knowledge of general accounting principles.
• Knowledge of VAT regulations and internal control principles.
• Experience with an accounting ERP.
• Professional working proficiency in English; French or German is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
• Record journal entries including accruals, prepayments, provisions, depreciation, payroll, and other period-end adjustments.
• Perform variance analyses of balance sheet and P&L accounts.
• Ensure compliance with group policies and local requirements.

Skills

General accounting

VAT compliance

Intercompany accounting

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor or Master in Accounting

Tools

Accounting ERP

Job description

Your next adventure awaits here

As part of an international Finance team, you will be responsible for the accounting, compliance, and financial reporting of a portfolio of small European entities. You will ensure the accuracy of financial records, support statutory and tax compliance requirements, and deliver timely month-end and year-end reporting.

The company is currently standardizing processes and systems across its operations. In this role, you will contribute to these initiatives within your area of responsibility.

General Accounting & Period-end close

• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
• Record journal entries including accruals, prepayments, provisions, depreciation, payroll, and other period-end adjustments.
• Perform analytical reviews of balance sheet and profit and loss accounts.
• Ensure compliance with Group accounting policies and local accounting requirements

Reconciliations & controls

• Prepare and review reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts, including bank, payroll, taxes, accruals.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Contribute to the enhancement of internal controls and accounting processes

Operational Accounting

• Record payroll-related accounting entries and monitor related accounts.
• Prepare payment proposals and support treasury activities where applicable.
• Process, reconcile, and invoice intercompany transactions
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, disposals, and depreciation

Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare financial reporting packages for Group reporting purposes.
• Prepare and declare VAT returns, Intrastat declarations, and other statutory filings.
• Support the preparation of annual statutory financial statements.
• Liaise with external accountants, auditors, payroll providers, and tax advisors as required

The perfect match...

• BA ou MA Degree in Accounting
• 2-5 years of accounting experience, ideally within a structured international environment
• Good knowledge of general accounting principles
• Knowledge of VAT regulations and internal control principles
• Experience working with an accounting ERP
• Professional working proficiency in English. French of German is an advantage
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Analytical mindset, reliable and quality-focused
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Ability to work collaboratively and to meet deadlines

What we offer ...

• Full-time permanent contract

• Empowerment to bring your own ideas and shape our software and processes.
• Thrive in a flat hierarchy that champions courtesy, honesty, and courage.
• Work with global teams oncutting-edgetech and complex data.
• Attractive compensation: profit-sharing, CSE perks, Swile card, health insurance
• Nice office in Sophia-Antipolis with facilities: pool, tennis court, EV charging stations

Job location: Sophia-Antipolis / Hybrid - remote (France)

Driven by values of entrepreneurship, respect, and integrity, Questel is committed to growth and social responsibility. We foster an inclusive,equitableworkplace where all feel respected and empowered, regardless of background. Questel is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination based on race,color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected factors.