LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics Assistant Accountant

Hersham • UK

Monday, January 19, 2026

LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics, a prestigious division of the LVMH Group, is renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation in the luxury sector. As a global leader in the beauty industry, the company offers a dynamic and inspiring work environment that fosters creativity and professional growth.

1. Prepare and post journals for payroll, prepayments, and accruals.
2. Maintain the Leasa tool and post monthly lease adjustments.
3. Assist with intercompany recharges to other LVMH entities.
4. Reconcile, analyze, and clear all balance sheet accounts for review by the Financial Accountant.
5. Reconcile Direct to Retail (DTR) sales and stock monthly.
6. Ensure accurate and timely cash entries and post all direct debits to supplier accounts.
7. Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for three bank accounts.
8. Confirm cash pooling balances and post interest received and paid.
9. Enter cash positions into the LVMH treasury reporting system Syrus and prepare cash flow spreadsheets.
10. Liaise with the wider finance team to understand variances and prepare analysis reports.
11. Manage the creation and disposal of fixed assets and maintain the work in progress (WIP) account.
12. Conduct monthly depreciation runs and track asset movements and status changes.
13. Support the annual audit by providing necessary documentation and monitoring audit requests.
14. Analyze VAT postings and prepare quarterly UK and Ireland VAT returns.
15. Request payment of VAT, tax, and NICs and prepare quarterly corporation tax figures.
16. Confirm agreement and reconcile intercompany balances with the Group monthly.
17. Generate monthly recharges and arrange payment of intercompany balances.
18. Ensure all intercompany entries reconcile and liaise with other BPC brands for accurate month-end accruals.
19. Raise all intercompany invoices.

1. Strong organizational skills and acute attention to detail.
2. Ability to deal with ambiguity and work effectively in a team.
3. Excellent analytical skills and quick thinking.
4. Calm under pressure, helpful, and willing to address queries.
5. Sense of urgency and promptness in a fast-changing environment.
6. Good time management and detail-conscious.
7. Good telephone manner.
8. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
9. Knowledge of SAP is advantageous.

Beginner

The position offers a hybrid working mode, combining the flexibility of remote work with the collaborative environment of the office.

LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics cultivates a culture of excellence, creativity, and innovation. The company values diversity and encourages a collaborative and inclusive work environment where employees can thrive and contribute to the brand's legacy of luxury and quality.