Accounting Associate

• 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