Accounting Associate

EXCO

Assistant(e) Expertise-Comptable prenant en charge un portefeuille de clients varié dans un cabinet d'expertise comptable historique. Accompagnement de TPE/PME avec un solide enracinement local.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeChalon-sur-Saône • 🇫🇷 FranceJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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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 KnowledgeBookkeeping and Account ReconciliationTax and VAT Return PreparationExperience in Chartered/Accounting FirmPENNYLANE Software Knowledge

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Hard Skills

BookkeepingAccount ReconciliationTax PreparationVAT Return PreparationBalance Sheet PreparationAccounting Document ProcessingAutomatic Accounting VerificationClient Portfolio ManagementMethodology ApplicationProfessional Standards Compliance

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsProactive Problem SolvingOrganizational SkillsMethodical ApproachRecommendation for Improvement

Tools & Technologies

Office SoftwareAccounting SystemsPENNYLANE Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bac +2 (e.g., BTS/DUT)DCG

Industry Keywords

MicrobusinessesSMEsChartered FirmAccounting StandardsTax PackagesLiasse Fiscale

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Training
Meal vouchers (tickets restaurant)
Company mobile phone
Works council benefits (CSE)
Bonuses
Profit-sharing (participation)