Assistant Accountant - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Founded in 2012, we are an independent research consultancy that has enjoyed phenomenal growth since our inception, and we have very ambitious plans to continue our upwards growth trajectory. We are passionately committed to providing indispensable and industry-leading short, medium and long‑term analysis, and forecasts of the energy markets, that help our clients trade, invest, finance and plan.

Department: Kayrros

Location: Paris

Compensation: €30,000 – €40,000 / year

Contract: Temporary – 6 months

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Processing invoices: scanning, coding and entering invoices into the accounting system.
• Following up with operational teams to obtain invoice approvals.
• Reviewing supplier accounts.
• Matching transactions and reconciling supplier accounts.
• Managing supplier payment reminders and queries.
• Preparing supplier invoice payments.

Accounts Receivable

• Recording and allocating customer payments.
• Following up with customers and monitoring outstanding receivables.

Treasury and Expenses

• Bank reconciliations.
• Reviewing and entering employee expense claims.

Month‑End Closing and Tax

• Supporting monthly closing activities, including preparing accruals, prepaid expenses and recurring entries.
• Assisting with the preparation of VAT returns.
• Supporting intercompany transactions.

Reporting, Systems and Other Responsibilities

• Assisting with the updating of financial reports and performing consistency checks.
• Supporting the migration of the accounting system from SAP Business ByDesign to Sage Intacct.
• Assisting with the automation of accounting and finance processes.
• Contributing to financial reporting and visualisation, including topline and FTE reporting.
• Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Supporting ad‑hoc projects and tasks, including surveys, capitalisation and administrative matters.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Education: BTS CGO, DCG or a professional degree in Accounting or Management, or equivalent.
• Experience: A minimum of 2–4 years' experience in a similar role in general accounting, accounts payable or accounts receivable.
• Strong Excel skills and experience using an accounting ERP system are required. Experience with SAP Business ByDesign and Sage Intacct would be a strong advantage.
• Intermediate English would be beneficial, as the role involves regular interaction with the Energy Aspects Finance team in London.
• Accurate, autonomous, curious, motivated and well organised, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with operational teams.

Job Benefits

Welcome to our unique workplace where a passion for our industry‑leading product sits at the heart of who we are.

Life at EA is completely eclectic, fostered through the global nature of the business and a real appreciation of the many cultures of our diverse team. We unite as a single, cohesive team through an array of social clubs that cater to a spectrum of interests, from running and yoga to football and culinary adventures. These groups create a collegial and dynamic atmosphere that extends beyond work, promoting a healthy and balanced lifestyle for our team.

Our strategically located offices are all set in prestigious buildings, offering you the convenience of nearby gyms, retail therapy, diverse dining options, and accessible public transport.