Jacquemus Junior Accounts Payable Accountant

About Jacquemus

Founded in 2009 by Simon Porte Jacquemus, Jacquemus is a Paris-based fashion house whose distinctive vision draws on the light, landscapes and spirit of his native Provence. Celebrated for sculptural silhouettes, expressive runway presentations and signature accessories, the brand brings a playful, personal sensibility to contemporary luxury. As an employer, Jacquemus unites creative, technical and commercial expertise across fashion, leather goods, retail and brand communication. Its strong visual identity and international reach offer a compelling setting for professionals drawn to bold storytelling, exacting execution and the challenge of translating a founder’s singular perspective into a coherent global brand experience.

Role & Responsibilities

• Receive, review and record supplier invoices in the electronic document management system, coordinating with the external firm responsible for data entry.
• Verify invoice formalities and the accuracy of accounting and analytical allocations, ensuring timely recording.
• Match purchase orders, goods-receipt notes and invoices, and prepare invoices for payment.
• Prepare weekly and ad hoc payment runs; process bank rejections, direct debits and refunds.
• Help ensure statutory payment deadlines are met and flag potential delays.
• Handle first-level supplier queries and disputes, escalating complex matters to the Accounts Payable Manager.
• Manage supplier reminders and follow up on responses.
• Create and update supplier records, including contact details and bank information, in accordance with current procedures.
• Contribute to monthly and quarterly closing activities, including supplier account reconciliation and monitoring advances and deposits.
• Prepare supporting documentation for prepaid expenses and invoices not yet received.
• Update the aged payables report and flag identified anomalies.
• Compile and file closing documentation.
• Contribute to monitoring the department’s performance indicators, including processing quality, productivity and turnaround times.
• Review expense claims for compliance with the expense policy, supporting-document validity, accurate accounting and analytical allocations, and correct system updates.
• Gather data for the annual fees declaration (DAS2) and import declarations for trade in goods (DEB).
• Apply current VAT rules, including deductible VAT and the reverse-charge mechanism, and consult the manager on special cases.

Qualifications

• Bac +2/+3 qualification in accounting or management, such as BTS CG, DCG, a CCA degree or equivalent.
• Initial experience in accounts payable, including an internship or apprenticeship (0–2 years).
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of tax rules applicable to supplier transactions, including deductible VAT and the reverse-charge mechanism.
• Rigorous, well-organized and reliable when processing high volumes.
• Curious, eager to learn and able to report on work activity.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach when working with varied stakeholders, including purchasing, management control and treasury teams.
• Strong interest in fast-growing environments and organizational structuring.

Skills

Experience

Initial accounts payable experience, including an internship or apprenticeship (0–2 years).

Education

Bac +2/+3 in Accounting or Management, such as BTS CG, DCG, a CCA degree or equivalent.

Culture

Jacquemus’s identity as an employer is shaped by its founder’s distinctive vision, combining contemporary fashion with the warmth and spontaneity of its southern French roots. Its creative environment places bold ideas and a coherent brand identity at the forefront, pairing playful storytelling with exacting attention to product and image.

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