Junior Accountant

Junior Accountant

Ailancy Advisory is a key player in Operational Strategy, Organization, and Management consulting for the financial sector. With 300 employees, we support major banks, asset management companies, custodians, and insurers in their strategic projects.

Our DNA: a deep understanding of financial businesses, a pragmatic approach, and the commitment to deliver concrete and sustainable solutions. At Ailancy Advisory, everyone actively contributes to the transformations of the financial industry.

Our style: proximity, kindness, and solidarity in daily life. We work seriously without taking ourselves too seriously.

Why join us?

• A human-sized company, fostering creativity and direct collaboration with Associates.
• A silo-free culture, allowing everyone to explore different roles and sectors.
• International presence (Luxembourg, Tunis, Casablanca) and offices in the heart of Paris 8.
• A friendly culture: after-work events, seminars, and internal events.
• Attractive benefits: meal vouchers (12 EUR/day), 50% transport reimbursement.

Our CSR Commitment:

At the core of our strategy, our policy revolves around four pillars: Environment, Social & Human Rights, Ethics, and Responsible Purchasing. Ecovadis-labeled, Greenly certified, and a UN Global Compact signatory, the firm publishes an annual Communication on Progress. We promote diversity, inclusion, and work-life balance at every stage of the employee journey.

Solidarity Actions:

• Now Komeet: skills sponsorship during internships.
• Les Joyeux Recycleurs: recycling and circular economy.
• Coeur de Forêt: reforestation and biodiversity protection.

Job Responsibilities:

Reporting to the financial department within a team of 5 people under the supervision of the administrative and financial manager, you will be involved in the daily management of accounting operations. Your missions will include:

• Entry of accounting entries (purchases, sales, banks, journal entries)
• Entry and control of supplier invoices
• Management of expense reports
• Preparation of payment campaigns
• Supplier relationship management (follow-ups, disputes, schedule monitoring, information requests...)
• Monitoring of committed expenses and follow-up with managers for missing justifications
• Monitoring of receipts and management of customer follow-ups
• Account reconciliation and justification
• Preparation of bank reconciliations
• Participation in the preparation of current tax declarations (VAT, Corporate Tax, CVAE, DAS2, etc.)
• Participation in monthly and annual closing processes (accruals, provisions, etc.)
• Contribution to the preparation of financial statements
• Filing and archiving of accounting documents

Qualifications:

• Bac +2 to Bac +5 in accounting/finance (BTS CG, DCG, DSCG or equivalent)
• At least 2 years of experience in accounting (internship, work-study, or first job), ideally in a firm or service environment
• Good command of general accounting principles and French GAAP (PCG)
• Good command of Excel
• Knowledge of an ERP or accounting software (Sage, Cegid...)
• Knowledge of project management or time tracking tools, ideally VSA, is a plus
• Knowledge of current tax obligations
• Rigor and organizational skills
• Respect for deadlines and ability to manage priorities
• Good interpersonal skills (frequent interactions with operational teams)
• Analytical mindset

Start date: ASAP Contract: 39 hours/week Ref: 29352375

Key skills/competency

• Junior Accountant
• Accounting Entries
• Supplier Invoice Control
• Expense Report Management
• Payment Processing
• Supplier Relations
• Client Follow-up
• Bank Reconciliation
• Tax Declarations
• Financial Closing