Important Dates

1. Application deadline: 04.09.2026
2. Candidates will be informed of the recruitment results by 30.09.2026

About the Position

We are looking for a person who feels comfortable in the specific environment of scientific institutions and wants to participate in the financial management of prestigious research projects of the Center for Theoretical Physics carried out in cooperation with partners from all over the world. Experience in scientific institutes, universities or in the settlement of research projects will be a significant asset.

Scope of Responsibilities

• Keeping accounting records and providing ongoing support to the Chief Accountant and Deputy Chief Accountant in the performance of accounting and reporting tasks.
• Posting and issuing financial documents (purchase and sales invoices, bank statements, business trips, accounting notes).
• Preparing and submitting tax returns (CIT, JPK).
• Preparing financial and accounting data and statements for the purpose of preparing budget reports (RB), financial reports and statistical reports (GUS, PAS).
• Keeping accounting records of research projects and ongoing cooperation with the Projects Department in preparing data for settlements.
• Comprehensive financial and accounting support for conferences organised by the Institute, including issuing invoices, recording participants’ payments and settling costs and revenues.
• Handling financial and accounting documents in the IT system used by the Institute.
• Calculating and posting depreciation charges, keeping records of fixed assets and intangible assets.
• Support in the financial and accounting handling of business trips and settling the costs of arrivals of domestic and foreign guests.
• Preparing and executing transfers in electronic banking.
• Keeping accounts receivable and payable, reconciling balances and preparing statements of receivables and liabilities.
• Verification and approval of costs in the EZD system (purchase requests, business trips, guest invitations).
• Substantive support and verification of the correctness of tax settlements related to salaries, including PIT information prepared by the HR Department.
• Archiving of accounting documents and preparing them for inspections.
• Cooperation during financial audits and inspections.
• Performance of other tasks assigned by the Directorate and the Chief Accountant / Deputy Chief Accountant.

If you need appropriate adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this position online, please contact rekrutacja@cft.edu.pl.

Qualifications

Required qualifications, experience and knowledge:

• Higher education in economics (accounting, finance, economics).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting work.
• Very good knowledge of the Accounting Act and tax regulations.
• Experience in preparing tax returns and financial statements.
• Experience of working in scientific institutes, research units, universities or other public finance sector units.
• Experience in managing and settling scientific projects financed from national and international funds (including NCN, NCBR, FNP, European Commission, Horizon Europe, ERC).

Required skills and abilities:

• Ability to use the MS Office package, including advanced Excel skills.
• English language skills at least at B2 level (working language in an international environment).
• Independence, meticulousness and responsibility for assigned tasks.

Desirable qualifications, experience and knowledge:

• Experience in handling electronic document circulation systems (e.g. EZD).
• Participation in the implementation of new accounting or ERP systems.

What We Offer

• Full-time employment contract: 3-month probationary period, followed by a fixed-term contract for a period of 1–3 years with the possibility of extension to an indefinite-term contract.
• Basic salary: PLN 8,000 gross/month. The employee is entitled to a seniority allowance upon meeting the conditions set out in the CFT PAS Remuneration Regulations. The employed person may also receive a discretionary or task-based bonus under the terms set out in the CFT PAS Bonus Regulations.
• Stable employment in a renowned scientific institute.
• Work in an international and inspiring scientific environment.
• Opportunity for professional development in a wide range of accounting.
• Hybrid work model.
• Subsidy for a MultiSport card.
• Possibility to use an additional medical package.
• Subsidy for English language lessons supporting professional development.
• Subsidy for industry training and certification.
• Social benefits, including subsidies for employees’ and their children’s holidays as well as for nurseries and kindergartens.

How to Apply

Applications should be sent to: rekrutacja@cft.edu.pl by 04.09.2026, indicating the reference number (“ADM/21/2026”) in the subject line of the message.

Required documents:

• CV
• Cover letter

Information on the processing of personal data of persons recruited can be found at: [link to the information clause].

We reserve the right to close the recruitment process earlier if a suitable candidate is found. We will contact only selected candidates.