Junior Administrative and Financial Assistant - Luxury Sector - 80-100%

About the job

Job Description

On behalf of our client, an international group active in the luxury sector, we are looking for a Junior Administrative and Financial Assistant at 80–100%.

As part of a maternity leave replacement, you will support the Finance team in managing purchase orders, invoices, and suppliers. You will ensure the administrative and financial follow-up of activities, in compliance with internal procedures. This assignment is planned until the end of September, with a possibility of extension and a start date as soon as possible.

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor purchase orders as well as the necessary approvals.
• Follow up on invoice payments and coordinate the resolution of blockages with the Finance and Accounting teams.
• Contribute to the administrative follow-up of suppliers.
• Verify and coordinate the updating of cost centres, internal orders, and approval matrices.
• Prepare and track administrative requests in SAP.
• Check the compliance of requests and submit documents to the appropriate persons for validation or signature.
• Update internal procedures and documentation.
• Support colleagues in using tools and applying processes.
• Handle internal requests respecting priorities and deadlines.

We are looking for a profile meeting the following criteria:

• Recent Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, management, or equivalent training.
• One to two years of initial experience in a similar role, ideally two years.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and ordering, invoicing, and payment processes.
• Good command of Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel; knowledge of SAP is an asset.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
• Rigor, attention to detail, and good organisational skills.
• Motivation, commitment, and eagerness to learn.
• Autonomy, proactivity, team spirit, and clear communication.
• Integrity, discretion, and respect for confidentiality.
• Experience in an international environment is an asset.
• Availability at a rate of 80 to 100%, ideally from December, for an initial six-month assignment.