Le Bon Marché Accounting Assistant
Groupe Bon Marché — Accounting Assistant (Samaritaine) in Paris. Responsible for supplier accounting, commissions and month-end close. French required.
Overview
Groupe Bon Marché operates a prestigious Parisian department store and the Samaritaine destination, recognised for curated luxury merchandise and an international clientele. The employer represents selective retail distribution in France and offers a heritage-driven retail environment with high standards of client service and visual presentation.
Role & Responsibilities
- Create and maintain supplier records and manage supplier master data.
- Calculate sales commissions accurately and on schedule, ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Verify, adjust and validate sales data; prepare commission reports and perform variance analysis.
- Process supplier invoices and manage payments; reconcile accounts payable items.
- Participate in month-end and year-end accounting close activities and support related reconciliations.
- Coordinate day-to-day activities within the accounting team and liaise with commercial teams and external partners.
Qualifications
- Diploma in accounting (BTS, DUT or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent).
- Minimum 3 years' experience in accounting, preferably within a commercial or retail environment; travel-agency experience is a strong asset.
- Fluent French (spoken and written); intermediate English appreciated.
- Mandatory proficiency in at least one Asian language: Mandarin, Cantonese or Japanese.
- Excellent organisational rigor, written and verbal communication skills, and intercultural sensitivity.
Skills
Experience
Minimum three years of professional accounting experience, ideally within retail or commercial operations. Prior exposure to travel agency procedures or coordination with international tourist groups is highly desirable.
Education
Diploma in accounting (BTS, DUT or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent).
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France. 3.397 luxury roles are listed in Paris on Cerulean, 166 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the Île-de-France region, Cerulean lists 3.830 open positions — 193 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 4.401 open roles in France, including 236 added in the last 48 hours.
Culture
The workplace combines the refinement of Parisian luxury retail with an international, client-focused atmosphere. Teams operate with meticulous attention to detail and a strong emphasis on service, cross-cultural collaboration and preserving the maison's heritage standards.
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