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Accounting manager

Do you like figures, rigour and the reliability of financial information? Do you want to play a key role in the sound management and long-term future of a company? The job of accounting manager is for people who are organised and methodical, capable of ensuring accounting and tax compliance while supporting management in its financial decisions. Before you take the plunge, find out more about the tasks, skills required and career prospects of this vital profession.

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The business

What is an Accounting Manager?

Its role

The Accounting Manager draws up the company’s accounts and ensures that tax returns are compliant. You will ensure that the accounts are meticulously kept, manage employee pay and produce the balance sheets in compliance with current standards. Your mission: to ensure the financial health of the organisation.

Its field of action

As an accounting manager, you will work in direct liaison with the finance department in large organisations or with the manager in SMEs. This strategic position gives you a global view of the company’s economic issues. You will work in an environment where rigour is paramount. You may be held criminally liable in the event of a tax dispute, which makes you a key professional in ensuring the legal and financial security of your organisation.

The functions

What does an Accounting Manager do?

Your day-to-day work as an accounts manager is punctuated by a variety of strategic assignments.

You draw up accounting entries and check their accuracy

You manage employee payroll and social security declarations

You prepare the annual balance sheets and income statements

You prepare tax returns within the statutory deadlines

You monitor cash flows and analyse budget variances

You advise management on financial and strategic choices

You supervise relations with social and tax bodies

You take part in monthly and quarterly closings

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Qualifications

Qualities and skills needed to be a good Accounting Manager

Rigour and precision
Your impeccable methodology guarantees the reliability of your accounts. You tolerate no approximations, because the slightest error can reveal major malfunctions for which you are responsible.

Technical and regulatory expertise
You have a perfect command of accounting standards, tax law and dedicated IT tools. This technical expertise is constantly evolving with the digitalisation of the administrative sector.

Stress resistance and autonomy
Your excellent pressure management skills enable you to meet crucial deadlines. You can work independently, while at the same time collaborating effectively with the company’s teams and departments.

The benefits

What are the advantages of working as an Accounting Manager?

This management profession puts you at the heart of corporate strategy. Your expertise guarantees the financial sustainability of organisations and contributes directly to their development. The sector benefits from excellent employability, because no company can do without rigorous accounting.

Your privileged position gives you in-depth knowledge of all the financial workings of the company. Your career prospects will take you to accounting manager, chief accountant or management controller, with opportunities to move into administrative and financial management.

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Remuneration

Accounting manager: salary and career development

The job of accounting manager offers attractive and progressive remuneration. At the start of your career, you can expect a salary of €25,000 gross per year. After a few years’ experience, this salary rises to €35,000, with experienced staff earning up to €45,000 gross per year. Your career prospects will take you into accounting and finance management.

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Up to

45 000€

Salary per year

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