ESRF - Accounting assistant

At a glance

Job title: Accounting assistant
Ref.: 25-46-P-ADM-FI
Contract type: Permanent contract
Working time: Full-time job
Salary range: 29.7 K€ minimum
Publication start on Front Office : Site internet: 21/07/2025

Context & Job description

As part of the Accounts Payable and Treasury Unit, a team of three people, you will be in charge of the following tasks:

Processing invoices from French suppliers based on purchase orders and contracts
Handling payment reminders and invoice disputes
Taking part in preparing invoice payment campaigns
Contributing to monthly and annual closing activities (e.g. provisions, account analysis)
Participating in initiatives to improve and optimise activities
Providing occasional support to the Finance Service on related tasks, as needed

Expected profile

Education

You hold a Bac/Bac+2 diploma in accounting or a related field.

Technical Skills

Minimum of 5 years’ professional experience in relevant accounting activities
Solid knowledge and practical application of French accounting standards and techniques (P.C.G.) are required
Proficiency in IT tools, including standard MS Office applications and financial ERP systems
Working proficiency in English (working language at the ESRF)

Soft Skills

Strong sense of rigour and organization
Effective communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Working conditions

Permanent contract.

The salary will be calculated on the basis of relevant qualifications and professional experience.

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What we offer:

Join an innovative international research institute, with a workforce from 38 different countries
Collaborate with global experts to advance science and address societal challenges
Come and live in a vibrant city, in the heart of the Alps, and Europe's Green Capital 2022
Enjoy a workplace designed to support your quality of life
Benefit from our competitive compensation and allowances package, including financial support for your relocation to Grenoble

For further information on employment terms and conditions, please refer to "What we offer" section of our Careers page https://www.esrf.fr/Jobs

The ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from disabled persons.

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Company description

The European Synchrotron, the ESRF, is an international research centre based in Grenoble, France.

Through its innovative engineering, pioneering scientific vision and a strong commitment from its 700 staff members, the ESRF is recognised as one of the top research facilities worldwide. Its particle accelerator produces intense X-ray beams that are used by thousands of scientists each year for experiments in diverse fields such as biology, medicine, environmental sciences, cultural heritage, materials science, and physics.

Supported by 19 countries, the ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity.