The Role
The General Accountant will maintain financial records, support closing processes, assist with tax calculations, and communicate financial information. Responsibilities include reconciliations, journal entries, and audit support.
Summary Generated by Built In
Vestiaire Collective is the leading global online marketplace for desirable pre-loved fashion. Our mission is to transform the fashion industry for a more sustainable future by empowering our community to promote the circular fashion movement. Vestiaire was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Paris with offices in London, Berlin, New York, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh and warehouses in Tourcoing (France), Crawley (UK), Hong Kong and New York.
We currently have a diverse global team of 600 employees representing more than 50 nationalities. Our values are Activism, Transparency, Dedication and Greatness and Collective.
About the role 🖥️
Vestiaire Collective seeks a detail-oriented General Accountant to join our Finance team. This role will be instrumental in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end and year-end closing processes, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards in a fast-paced, international e-commerce environment.
What you will do 👜
- Perform monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts, intercompany accounts
- Prepare journal entries, accruals, and support the monthly closing process.
- Assist with VAT/sales tax calculations and reporting across multiple jurisdictions.
- Contribute to the preparation of financial statements and management reports to liaise with local tax provider.
- Communication with different interlocutors linked to financial topic.
- Provide documentation and support during internal and external audits
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve controls.
Who you are ⭐
- Accounting license or bachelor’s degree2-5 years of working experience in tax accounting fields.
- Good understanding of accounting fundamentals and financial reporting standards.
- Good interpersonal skills, and able to communicate to stakeholders confidently.
- Motivated to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
- Great knowledge of French and good communication in English.
What we offer 🎁
A meaningful job with an impact on the way people consume fashion and promote sustainability
The opportunity to do career-defining work in a fast-growing French-born scale up
The possibility to work as part of a globally diverse team with more than 50 nationalities
Two days to help Project - reinforcing your activist journey and volunteer for an association
Significant investment in your learning and growth
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Research indicates that people from underrepresented backgrounds—including women, people with disabilities, and other marginalized communities—often hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every single requirement.
At Vestiaire Collective, we believe that talent comes in many forms, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Your unique perspective could be exactly what our team needs, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't tick every box.
Vestiaire Collective is an equal opportunities employer
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Top Skills
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The Company
What We Do
The leading global online marketplace for desirable pre-loved fashion. Certified B Corporation. #LongLiveFashion.
Our mission is to transform the fashion industry for a more sustainable future by empowering our community to promote circular fashion.
Our platform is unique thanks to a rare inventory of 5 million items including 20,000 daily new-ins.
We currently have a diverse global team of 800 employees representing more than 50 nationalities. We stand by our values: community, activism, transparency, dedication and greatness, and are proud to be a Bcorp!
Vestiaire was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Paris with offices in Tourcoing, London, Berlin, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, Lisbon, Seoul.
