Accounting is a trust profession. Recruiters seek rigorous, reliable profiles who master the right tools. But with increasing digitization, firms use ATS to filter applications. Your CV must speak two languages: that of the human recruiter and that of the machine.
Expert tip
An accountant CV must inspire trust and rigor. Always mention the standards you know (GAAP, IFRS), the software you use (Sage, QuickBooks, SAP), and the volume of data managed. The precision of your CV reflects the precision of your work.
— Juliano Majally, founder of EasyCV.ai
These skills are the most searched by recruiters and ATS systems for this role.
ATS systems filter by accounting software. If the job mentions Sage, write 'Sage 100 Accounting' — not just 'accounting software.' Same for standards: 'GAAP', 'IFRS 16', 'tax returns.' Specificity is your ally.
'General accountant' is generic. 'General accountant managing 3 entities, combined balance sheet of €12M, 500 invoices/month' shows your capability. Work volume is a key indicator for recruiters in this sector.
Accounting is evolving toward more analysis and less data entry. Mention your contributions to management control, reporting, dashboards. 'Implemented automated monthly reporting that reduced closing time by 3 days' shows you're a modern accountant.