Who we are

Hermès GB Limited is one of the many subsidiaries branching out from our Hermès International Headquarters in Paris. We operate with over 300 employees, from our Headquarters in London and across nine stores within our retail function in cities such as London, Dublin and Manchester. 

Hermès really is a truly wonderful place to work. Close relationships, humility and a thirst for team success make the company’s management style unique. Behind the drive for excellence is a spirit of goodwill in which personal achievement is for the benefit of the group’s progress, and where everyone shows commitment and passion, depth and lightness in all that they do. 

Learning and sharing, cultivating one’s curiosity and capacity to be amazed, innovating and never ceasing to push the boundaries of excellence are all crucial aspects of each individual’s development, and make up the company’s principle of continuous learning and passing down of knowledge. 

Our DNA is built up of People, Passion, Personality and of course, our wonderful Product. 

This is an exciting opportunity for any professional who is keen to be part of a close team within a dynamic and flourishing organisation.

 

Key Responsibilities 

This is a new role created to develop the accounting function as the business grows. The accounting function has doubled in size in the past two years and there is a need to work more efficiently as the demands of the business increase and meet overall control and oversight responsibilities.

Development of the accounts payable area – identify and deliver changes in processes required to simplify, improve controls and create efficiencies.  Develop the vendor management process – development of supplier Masterfile, timetabled supplier reviews including credit checks, key contract KPI’s. Finance contact for key internal business owners and their suppliers, including PO management and vendor account reconciliations to statements of account. Support on inbox management and invoice processing as required. Weekly and monthly payment runs as required. Monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts. Perform monthly and annual closing activities to ensure all payables accounts are accurate. Fixed assets management – development of fixed assets process. Supporting the Senior Financial Accounting Manager on projects and other ad hoc responsibilities as required. Training and support to the wider accounting team as required. As this new role develops, responsibilities will be reviewed based on the individual and team needs.

 

Competencies 

We are looking for a dynamic, proactive individual with excellent communication skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment. As an experienced accounts payable professional, you will join the accounting team as a key support and to drive the development of the accounts payable area, delivering improvements and efficiencies. 

The ideal candidate will:

Have experience of accounts payable processes within a medium to large organisation. Demonstrate their ability to adapt and implement efficiencies within accounts payable. Take ownership of all aspects of role to identify value adding opportunities and deliver them to the business with line manager support. Does not limit self to task list. Have strong organisational and planning skills; ability to manage multiple competing priorities to meet deadlines. Possess strong excel skills including knowledge of excel formulas to manipulate large data sets and complete and present analysis. Have excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) and personable skills to manage business relationships. Be a strong team player, able to support and work well with the accounting and finance team. Ideally have a background in double entry accounting and understanding of accounting principles. Fixed assets and VAT experience would be beneficial. Be meticulous attention to detail and accuracy. Be a proficient user of SAP; Knowledge of Coupa beneficial but not essential.

** Job responsibilities and functions are not limited to the above. We as Hermès employees must always ensure that all functions of our position are represented with the highest level of professionalism.