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1 Check the conditions You are here

Civil servants and contract staff can apply. A person who has not passed a civil service exam can be hired, because the entry grade in category C allows direct recruitment.

Open to non-civil servants

Category: Category C (staff)

Diploma: Training or experience in public accounting, administration, payroll or human resources

Experience: Experience in a similar job in a local authority is appreciated

The profile they look for:

  • Knowledge of local public accounting.
  • Able to use, or quickly learn, payroll and finance software.
  • Rigour, method and good organisation.
  • Discretion and strict confidentiality.
  • Good people skills and ability to work in a team.
2 Résumé and cover letter

A one- or two-page résumé and a short cover letter that takes up the duties of the offer with your examples. If you are a civil servant, you are often asked for your latest status decision (arrêté) and your latest annual review reports.

3 Apply

Deadline: November 2 (Closes tomorrow)

Apply using the « Postuler sur le site employeur » button on the official offer. The town hall also asks for a CV and a cover letter addressed to the Mayor.

See the official offer and apply ↗
4 Interview and answer

If your application is shortlisted, the employer contacts you for an interview, often with two or three people. Prepare: why this job, your experience close to the duties, and your questions.

Good to know:

  • Category C. No management duties.
  • Remote work not possible.
  • Occasional availability outside normal hours during elections and budget periods.
  • Post vacant from 9 November 2026.

Kandidatu is an independent website: only the official posting counts. Read it before you apply.