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 and Hong Kong and warehouses in Tourcoing (France), Crawley (UK), Hong Kong and New York.

We currently have a diverse global team of 1000 employees representing over 50 nationalities. Our values are community, activism, transparency, dedication and greatness. We are proud to be a BCorp.

About the role

International General Accountant F/M/D

We are looking for a General Accountant as part of the finance team and reporting to the Accounting Director you will manage and support the global accounting organisation at Vestiaire Collective.

This is a full-time, permanent role based out of our Paris, London or Lisbon office.

What you will be doing:

Key responsibilities

• In charge of general accounting of our subsidiaries in UK, Italy, Germany, Portugal including
• Month-end processes (accruals, prepayments, other adjustments and final review of accounts)
• Payroll accounting
• Working closely with our local accounting experts for tax, VAT and other declarations filling purposes
• Liaising with external auditors during the year-end audit (currently in UK only)
• Intercompany transactions (accounting, reconciliations)
• Ad hoc projects

Key Success metrics

• Deliver on time and reliable monthly and yearly closing tasks based on our closing calendar
• Build business partner relationship with operational teams
• Continuously improve ways of working via automation and process improvements.

About you

• You have a minimum of 5 years experience ideally in a medium sized company in an international context (UK/ Germany) and you hold a Bachelor's degree and above preferably in accounting or a finance-related field.
• Excellent proficiency in general accounting (all cycles)
• You speak and write fluently in English, French would be a plus.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical, problem-solving and financial skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize, in a busy and dynamic environment with willingness to accept challenges and change
• Advanced knowledge in Excel
• You are a team player; you display integrity, humility and responsibility, with excellent interpersonal skills
• You are data driven, analytical, results-oriented and you focus on solutions rather than problems and you have troubleshooting skills
• Experience on SAGE 1000 accounting tool would be a plus

What we offer

• A meaningful job with an impact on the way people consume fashion and promote sustainability
• Flexible work possibilities
• 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
• As full member of our entrepreneurial project, you will be eligible to free shares

Vestiaire Collective is an equal opportunities employer