Hermès Accounts Payable Assistant
- Location
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 28, 2026
About Hermès
Hermès is a family-owned French maison renowned for artisanal craftsmanship, uncompromising quality and timeless luxury. Hermès Australia operates as the local subsidiary, representing the brand across retail and corporate functions while aligning with the global house’s commitment to creativity, heritage and meticulous savoir‑faire.
Hermès Australia seeks an Accounts Payable Assistant in Sydney to manage full‑cycle AP, payments and month‑end support.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage full‑cycle accounts payable: review and process supplier invoices, match to purchase orders and post journal entries in the accounting system.
- Execute weekly payment runs and prepare remittances to vendors.
- Maintain and update vendor master data and user records in procurement platforms; resolve vendor and user AP enquiries.
- Process employee expense claims and verify compliance with Travel & Expense thresholds and policies.
- Ensure correct accounting coding (GL accounts, analytical allocations, tax codes) for all invoices and transactions.
- Operate AP workflows through online platforms (MEO/Coupa and SAP) including exception resolution and approvals follow‑up.
- Support month‑end close activities: prepare AP accruals, aged payable reports and consolidated AP summaries; assist with actuals vs. PO reconciliations.
- Manage the central Accounts Payable inbox, distributing and escalating communications in a timely manner.
- Contribute to ad‑hoc finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives within the finance team.
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualification in accounting or finance.
- Working towards or completed CA/CPA accreditation is highly regarded.
- Full working rights in Australia.
- Minimum of one year of hands‑on Accounts Payable experience in a comparable role.
Skills
Experience
Minimum one year of direct Accounts Payable experience, with demonstrated exposure to purchase order workflows, payment runs and month‑end AP reconciliations. Experience using Coupa (MEO), SAP/VIM and Concur is highly desirable.
Education
Tertiary qualification in accounting or finance; progress toward CA or CPA preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Culture
Hermès cultivates a workplace rooted in craftsmanship, respect and familial values. The Australian maison emphasises diversity, inclusion and professional development within a collegial environment where individual authenticity and high standards are encouraged.
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