- Location
- Sydney New South Wales Australia
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 6, 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 seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant in Sydney to manage end-to-end payables processing, vendor and user records, invoice coding, weekly payments and employee expenses, while supporting month-end close and finance projects. This is a full-time, unlimited-contract role requiring tertiary accounting or finance qualifications, CA or CPA progress, and full working rights in Australia.
Role & Responsibilities
- Create and modify vendor records and resolve Accounts Payable inquiries from vendors.
- Create and modify user records in the procurement platform and resolve Accounts Payable inquiries from users.
- Review purchase orders, invoices and journal entries for accuracy and completeness, including processing invoices through MEO (Coupa) and SAP.
- Maintain accurate invoice coding in the accounting system, including General Ledger Accounts, Analytical Structure allocation and Tax Code.
- Process weekly payments and prepare vendor remittances.
- Follow up with business partners and employees to obtain standard coding, invoice approvals and purchase order receipts.
- Manage the Accounts Payable inbox, sorting, filtering and distributing communications promptly.
- Process employee expense claims and check compliance with group Travel and Expense thresholds.
- Support month-end closing activities, including purchase order accrual checks, aged payable reporting, actual-spending follow-up and the preparation of Accounts Payable summary reports.
- Undertake ad hoc finance-related tasks and projects as required.
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualifications in accounting or finance.
- Completed or currently pursuing a CA or CPA qualification.
- Experience in Coupa, VIM/SAP and Concur is highly desirable.
- Experience managing and processing purchase orders.
- At least one year of experience in Accounts Payable and in a similar role; the requisition also specifies a minimum of three years of experience.
- Strong work ethic and willingness to contribute to individual and team objectives.
- High attention to detail and a high degree of confidentiality.
- Ability to enter data accurately and make decisions based on supporting documentation.
- Effective time management, strong organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise work and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to work autonomously and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Flexibility, adaptability and eagerness to learn.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Full working rights in Australia.
Skills
Experience
At least one year of Accounts Payable and similar-role experience; the requisition also specifies a minimum of three years.
Education
Tertiary qualifications in accounting or finance; completed or currently pursuing a CA or CPA qualification.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
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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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