Hermès Accounts Payable Assistant
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- Jun 12, 2026
About Hermès
This prestigious fashion house, renowned for its timeless elegance and innovative designs, is a part of a leading global luxury conglomerate. The brand is committed to excellence and offers a dynamic environment where creativity and business acumen are equally valued.
Hermès is recruiting an Accounts Payable Assistant for an 18-month fixed-term contract in London to support the Finance Department's daily operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- 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, including supplier records, code of conduct and payment details
- Assist with month-end closing activities where required, including GL reconciliations, accruals and reporting
- Identify and implement process improvements and automation initiatives to simplify, improve controls and create efficiencies
- Support the wider Finance team with ad hoc tasks and projects as required
Qualifications
- 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 accounting principles and financial processes
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Working towards an accountancy qualification
Skills
Experience
Previous experience in an accounts payable or similar finance role, ideally in a shared service or multi-entity environment. The candidate should demonstrate the ability to process high volumes of transactions accurately and work collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Education
Working towards an accountancy qualification preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in London, England, UK.
Culture
The company fosters a collaborative and innovative culture, encouraging employees to push the boundaries of creativity while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.
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