Chanel Administrative and Accounting Assistant

About Chanel

Chanel is an independent, privately held French maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, fragrances and beauty, watches and fine jewelry. As an employer it is recognised for exacting standards of craftsmanship, creative excellence and discretion, offering an international and highly professional environment within the luxury sector.

Role & Responsibilities

• Process and record supplier invoices, expense reports and purchase orders; ensure accuracy and timely coding.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows, including payment preparation and follow-up with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Perform routine reconciliations (bank, supplier statements) and assist with month‑end closing activities and journal entries.
• Maintain orderly accounting documentation and filing in compliance with local accounting rules and internal policies.
• Prepare basic financial and administrative reports for the finance team; escalate anomalies and support audits and external accountants as required.
• Provide general administrative support to the local office (correspondence, scheduling, vendor coordination) to ensure daily operational continuity.

Qualifications

• Vocational diploma or degree in accounting, finance or equivalent (e.g. BTS/DUT/BA in Accounting).
• Professional familiarity with core accounting procedures: invoicing, reconciliations, journal entries and month‑end routines.
• Rigorous attention to detail, strong organizational skills and capacity to work to deadlines.
• Discretion, professionalism and the ability to liaise with internal teams and external suppliers.

Skills

Experience

Typically 1–3 years in an accounting or finance-administration role, ideally within retail, distribution or a service environment; experience in a luxury or branded environment is advantageous.

Education

Vocational diploma or degree in accounting, finance or equivalent (e.g. BTS, DUT or bachelor-level qualification).

Workplace

Culture

Chanel fosters a culture of craftsmanship, refinement and high standards, combining creative heritage with rigorous operational discipline. The workplace values discretion, collaboration and professional development within an international luxury environment.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.