Accounting and Tax Manager (GCF)

Level 5 (equivalent to Bac +2)Training provider : Fortitude Academy

Targeted certification : Titre Professionnel Gestionnaire Comptable et Fiscal – Ministère du Travail

RNCP certification : RNCP 37949 – registered with the RNCP by France Compétences

Course overview

The Accounting and Tax Manager programme prepares professionals capable of handling all of a company's accounting, tax and financial obligations, whether in-house or on a client portfolio within a chartered accountancy firm.

The Accounting and Tax Manager works on year-end closings, tax returns, financial analysis and the production of steering tools, directly supporting management decision-making.

Learning objectives

Prepare and review annual financial statements
Produce periodic and annual tax returns
Analyse financial statements
Build budgets and financial forecasts
Contribute to the financial steering of the company

Activities and skills

Block 1 – Prepare and present periodic and annual closings

Inventory work
Account review and validation
Production of annual financial statements

Block 2 – Complete and check tax returns

VAT returns
Tax return package (liasse fiscale)
Corporate income tax / personal income tax

Block 3 – Prepare and present forecast statements

Financial analysis
Budgets and cash flow plans
Decision-support tools

Training arrangements

Apprenticeship (12 months) — Rhythm: 3 weeks in company / 1 week at the training centre
Continuing education (5 months) — Intensive programme with a mandatory 6-week placement in a company

Prerequisites

Level 4 recommended (Accounting Assistant or equivalent)
Solid foundations in accounting
A professional project oriented towards finance and management

Teaching methods

Technical lessons and complex case studies
Practical work on accounting and financial software
Professional simulations
Individual coaching

Assessment methods

Professional simulation
Technical interview
Final interview with the jury
Professional portfolio

Career opportunities

Accounting manager
General accountant
Collaborator in a chartered accountancy firm
Head of accounting
Administrative and financial manager

Further studies

Diplome de Comptabilite et de Gestion (DCG)
Progression to senior financial positions

Accessibility

Programme accessible to people with disabilities. Reasonable adjustments can be implemented in coordination with the Fortitude Academy disability officer.

Why choose Fortitude

A programme aligned with the practical requirements of firms and companies
Career-focused approach led by finance professionals
Small class sizes to support skills development.

Interested in this course?

Get in touch to discuss your project or request a personalised quote.

+33 07 81 45 21 85 contact@fortitude-academy.com