General Accountant

Our mission?
Creating the freedom for SMEs to succeed in business and beyond, by delivering Europe's leading finance workspace. We combine business-class tools (seamless invoicing, spend management, and pre-accounting) with unwaveringly attentive 24/7 support, designed to help businesses breeze through all things finance.

Our journey:
Founded by Alexandre and Steve in July 2017, Qonto has rapidly gained trust, serving over 600,000 customers. Thanks to our wonderful team of 1,600+ Qontoers, we also made it to the LinkedIn Top Companies French ranking

Our values:
Customer focus | Prioritize customers in everything you do

Ownership | Own your part, get things done

Teamwork | Make (team)work easy

Mastery | Continuously raise the bar

Integrity | Always do what's right, and respect people

Our beliefs:
At Qonto, we're committed to fostering a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. We prioritize evaluating applicants based solely on skills and potential, ensuring diversity with 55% international team members, 44% women, and 20% parents. Join us in building a workplace that celebrates diversity and individuality.

Discover the steps we took to create a discrimination-free hiring process.

Join us as a General Accountant to manage the day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting for Qonto's European entities while ensuring compliance with local regulations.

As a General Accountant at Qonto, you will

• Manage accounting processes, including bank reconciliation, VAT reconciliation, and monthly closings, with unwavering accuracy
• Coordinate with local accounting firms for tax declarations and financial statements, ensure compliance with local accounting standards and reporting requirements
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency within the finance department

What you can expect:

• Market/Team Context: You'll join a dynamic accounting team serving over 600,000 customers, working alongside experienced professionals in the General Accounting team. Your role will have a direct impact on Qonto's financial health and growth in a fast-paced environment.
• Tools & Technology: You'll work with advanced accounting systems, including our upcoming SAP S/4HANA implementation, artificial intelligence, and the Accounting Rule Engine for financial flow management.
• Professional Growth: You'll have opportunities to shape our accounting processes while working in a collaborative environment that values innovation and excellence.

About your future manager
Your manager will be
David, our Lead General Accountant
at Qonto.

• His path? David has built a solid foundation in accounting and finance through his diverse career path. Before joining Qonto, he was a Senior Manager in Finance & Audit at Batt & Associés, managing a team and handling various financial operations. He started his professional journey at KPMG as a financial auditor, where he developed his expertise in auditing and financial risk analysis.
• What can he bring to the team? Leading a team of five, David leverages his extensive experience to guide and mentor his team effectively. His profound finance and accounting knowledge and leadership skills enable him to streamline financial processes and drive impactful results.

About You

• Technical Expertise: You are proficient in International accounting rules with strong analytical skills, and you must be proficient in Excel and familiar with common features (Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, XLOOKUP, etc.)
• ERP Experience: You have previous experience with ERP systems (SAP knowledge is a plus)
• Industry Knowledge: You bring experience from accounting firms or structured companies in a fast-paced environment
• Process Improvement: You have a track record of identifying and implementing efficiency improvements in accounting processes
• Languages: You are fluent in English.

At Qonto we understand that true diversity isn't just about ticking boxes on a hiring checklist. Apply regardless of the boxes you tick Who knows? You may have the missing piece of the puzzle we've been searching for all along.
Perks
A tailor-made and dynamic career track. An inclusive work environment. And so much more to help you succeed.

• Offices in Paris, Berlin, Milan, Barcelona, and Belgrade;
• Competitive salary package;
• A meal voucher;
• Public transportation reimbursement (part or global);
• A great health insurance (depending on the country);
• Employee well-being initiatives: access to Moka Care to take care of your mental health and great offers for sports and wellness activities;
• A progressive disability and parenthood policy (1 in 6 of Qonto employees is a parent) and childcare benefits with selected partners;
• Monthly team events.

Our hiring process:

• Interviews with your Talent Acquisition Manager and future managers
• A remote exercise to demonstrate your skills and give you a taste of what working at Qonto could be like

Find more information about our interview process on our careers website.

On average, our process lasts
20 working days,
and offers usually follow within
48 hours

To learn more about us:

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