Accounts Payable Assistant (18 month FTC)
The Finance Department at Hermès supports the Maison’s focus on sustainable growth and long-term value creation by delivering accurate, transparent, and timely financial information that empowers decision-making across the organization.
We ensure the financial health of Hermès while upholding the brand’s commitment to craftsmanship, innovation, and heritage. Our mission is to be a trusted partner in shaping the future of luxury, balancing tradition with forward-thinking financial strategies.
We are looking for a dynamic, proactive individual with excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail, who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative, environment to join our Finance team.
As a highly motivated professional, you will join the department as a key support to the smooth running of the accounts payable area, responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations and ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and reconciliations, while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
The role
Monitor the accounts payable inbox and respond to queries in a timely manner.
Process high volumes of purchase invoices and credit notes accurately and efficiently, aligned to company procedures, ensuring all invoices are coded accurately.
Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers to resolve invoice and payment issues and to ensure accurate purchase order matching and approvals.
Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies or queries timely
Manage the onboarding of new suppliers, including verification of supplier and bank details and setup in the finance system.
Process employee expense claims, ensuring compliance with company policies, accurate coding, and timely reimbursement.
Assist with the maintenance of supplier databases ensuring data is regularly reviewed and up to date. This includes supplier records, code of conduct and payment details.
Assist with month-end closing activities where required, including GL reconciliations, accruals and reporting.
Assist in the development of the accounts payable area – identify and implement of process improvements and automation initiatives. implement changes in processes required to simplify, improve controls and create efficiencies.
Support the wider Finance team with ad hoc tasks and projects as required.
About you
Previous experience in an accounts payable or similar finance role.
Experience in a shared service or multi-entity environment.
Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
Ability to understand of accounting principles and financial processes.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with SAP and Coupa is beneficial.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organisational and time management skills.
Working towards an accountancy qualification.
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