Accountant

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Accountant to join our Finance team in France. The role combines a solid accounting background, including active participation in the preparation of monthly reporting, VAT returns and statutory compliance, and collaboration with other local and corporate teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting and corporate compliance for French entities, including collection and processing of accounting documents, reviewing external/internal work, and performing month‑end and year‑end general ledger postings.
• Oversee day‑to‑day bookkeeping activities: bank reconciliations, vendor accounts, purchase orders, job costing, capex accounting, and fixed‑asset register.
• Process invoices and ensure compliance with Group P2P policies (booking of G&A invoices, approval of Building PM invoices).
• Prepare, review, and manage filing of annual statutory accounts with external Chartered Surveyor Firm and statutory auditor; coordinate AGM with Legal advisor.
• Continuously assess and improve financial processes to increase accuracy, efficiency, and automation.
• Handle all French tax compliance (CIT, VAT, CVAE, DAS2, IFU, CFE, VAT refund claims, audits, and register/deregister actions).
• Collaborate with Asset Management, Property Management, Treasury Corporate, and Tax Corporate teams; act as finance business partner.
• Support post‑acquisition integration and disposal accounting and reporting.
• Participate in ad‑hoc projects and new system implementations; assist with testing and rollout.
• Support internal and group external audits by liaising with finance controlling team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting (Master’s level or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally with real‑estate industry exposure.
• In‑depth knowledge of accounting principles, regulations, and best practices.
• Experience with ERP systems (Yardi preferred).
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Languages: French native or bilingual; English very good professional working knowledge.
• Team‑player, process‑oriented, structured, detail‑focused, strong ownership, ability to work independently in a complex multi‑entity environment.

Benefits

• Stability of an international company.
• Dynamic collaborative working environment across 11 countries.
• Attractive annual bonus.
• Generous budget for training and continuous development.
• Individual language courses.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Flexible/hybrid working policy.
• Extra paid days off based on local legislation.
• Meal allowance.
• Company events, team‑buildings, and networking opportunities.
• Healthy snacks and coffee at workplace.
• Employee referral bonus for successful referrals.