Make Up For Ever Accounts Payable Accountant
- Location
- Levallois-Perret Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Posted
- Oct 5, 2026
About Make Up For Ever
Founded in Paris in 1984 by artist and educator Dany Sanz, Make Up For Ever is a professional beauty house renowned for high-performance formulas, creative freedom, and close ties to the worlds of stage, fashion, and cinema. As an employer, the brand cultivates an environment where artistry, technical excellence, and inclusivity meet, empowering teams to innovate for both professionals and beauty enthusiasts worldwide. With its Parisian heritage and global reach, Make Up For Ever offers talents the opportunity to contribute to a bold, expert-led culture that values education, diversity, collaboration, and the transformative power of makeup.
Make Up For Ever is seeking an Accounts Payable Accountant to manage supplier invoices, expense claims, reconciliations and closing activities within its finance department. The role is based in Levallois-Perret, is hybrid, and is a 12-month fixed-term contract starting in September.
Role & Responsibilities
- Ensure the accurate recording of supplier invoices and expense claims in accordance with internal procedures.
- Manage supplier invoices for general expenses and inventory purchases from receipt through payment, including multiple currencies.
- Handle supplier disputes.
- Manage and monitor advances.
- Carry out month-end closing tasks, including FNP, ANP, CCA, Deb and currency conversion differences.
- Manage expense claims.
- Review trial balances and reconcile accounts; monitor debit balances, analyse account 408 and track KPIs.
- Perform administrative tasks, including filing and mail management.
Qualifications
- Hold a BTS in Accounting and Management or equivalent.
- Have at least 5 years of accounting experience, ideally in accounts payable.
- Good knowledge of French accounting standards and principles.
- Good knowledge of inventory purchases.
- Proficiency in Excel; knowledge of AX and ESKER is an advantage.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity and dynamism.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years of accounting experience, ideally in accounts payable; the ATS also states a minimum of 3 years.
Education
BTS in Accounting and Management or equivalent.
Workplace
This position is based in Levallois-Perret, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris.
Culture
Make Up For Ever fosters a dynamic, artistry-led culture where creativity, technical excellence, and education are central to the employee experience. As a brand rooted in the professional makeup community, it offers an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams are encouraged to experiment, share expertise, and bring bold beauty visions to life.
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