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1 Check the conditions You are here

Civil servants (by transfer or secondment) and contract staff can apply. A candidate who did not pass a civil service exam can be hired, as the post is open to grades that allow direct recruitment.

Open to non-civil servants

Category: Category B (intermediate)

Diploma: Higher education in public finance, accounting or management

Experience: Proven experience in a similar job in a local authority

The profile they look for:

  • Good knowledge of public accounting rules and the M57 chart of accounts.
  • Knowledge of budget procedures in local authorities.
  • Good command of the CIVIL Finances software.
  • Proven experience in a similar job in a local authority.
  • Rigour, organisation skills and good people skills.
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 1 (Closes today)

Apply through the employer's website linked from the official offer on Choisir le Service Public. You can also send your file to the town hall by post or email.

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:

  • Working hours of 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
  • Extra availability during budget preparation and year-end closing.
  • Category B post, with writer or administrative assistant grades.

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