Hermès Assistant Accountant
- Location
- SydneyNew South WalesAustralia
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Posted
- Jun 10, 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 Australia seeks an Assistant Accountant in Sydney to manage accounts receivable, revenue reconciliation, and month-end closing processes. Full-time, on-site position.
Role & Responsibilities
- Perform revenue reconciliations including sales reconciliation, bank reconciliations, receivable reconciliation and customer financial flows reconciliations for all stores including e-commerce
- Monitor aged receivables to ensure timely collection and investigate discrepancies to mitigate financial risks on bad debts
- Perform cash reconciliation and arrange cash collection and float deliveries for stores
- Prepare recharge invoices for non-retail clients and corporate orders
- Perform regular reviews on sales receipts to ensure transactions adhere to applicable regulatory and Hermès group requirements; prepare non-compliance transaction reports to store management
- Generate sales reports in accordance with established reporting periods: daily, weekly, monthly, and annually
- Manage and resolve enquiries from external stakeholders including TRS and Insurance, ensuring accurate and effective communication
- Facilitate customer refunds and assist retail stores to resolve customer disputes
- Provide assistance to retail network to investigate and resolve transaction-related issues on retail systems (Cegid) in compliance with Hermès group policies and regulatory requirements
- Monitor sales transaction interfaces to ensure all data is accurately recorded in the accounting system (SAP) and investigate discrepancies
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliation status reports and ensure all bank accounts are reconciled with outstanding items resolved promptly
- Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations for accounts receivable and related accounts
- Prepare monthly turnover reports using Hermès group reporting tool (Magnitude)
- Prepare and communicate monthly sales advice to relevant stakeholders
- Prepare and communicate monthly treasury compliance reports to group treasury team
- Prepare monthly shrinkage reports on till discrepancies with adequate and accurate documentation
- Reconcile GST and PAYG in accounting system; prepare and lodge monthly Business Activity Statements (BAS) in accordance with statutory requirements
- Assist in annual external auditing processes
- Support coordination of accounting governance reviews (GEO) to ensure accuracy and compliance with Hermès group requirements
- Assist in finance-related training for retail stores
- Assist internal control department on implementing retail activity-related policies
- Participate in annual stock-takes and ad-hoc finance projects as required
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualification in accounting or finance
- CA (Chartered Accountant) or CPA (Certified Practising Accountant) qualification
- 3+ years' experience in an Assistant Accountant or accounts receivable-focused role, ideally within retail or multi-site environment
- Full working rights within Australia
Skills
Experience
3+ years' experience in an Assistant Accountant or accounts receivable-focused role, preferably within a retail or multi-site environment demonstrating strong reconciliation and month-end close experience.
Education
Tertiary qualification in accounting or finance; CA or CPA qualification required.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
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.
About Cerulean
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