Junior Specialist - Accounts Payable

Role overview

In this position, you will support the day-to-day running of selected accounts payable activities and help ensure they are completed accurately and on time. The role also involves improving AP ways of working and supporting efficient coordination across teams so global operations run smoothly.

What you will do

• Carry out daily accounts payable operations efficiently in line with AP service-level expectations, including invoice validation.
• Manage invoice processing for both purchase order and non-purchase order invoices.
• Handle incoming queries and support invoice follow-ups for overdue items.
• Process reminders, interest-bearing invoices, and debt collection matters.
• Assign invoice costs correctly, including VAT review and determination.
• Maintain vendor master data with accuracy.
• Support payment operations, including resolving items on exception lists.
• Take ownership of additional AP-related activities such as general ledger account reconciliation, chart of accounts administration, reporting, expense processing, and cash handling from tills.
• Arrange backup coverage for both planned and unplanned absences.
• Contribute to quality assurance by supporting guidance from other accounting teams and related functions.
• Ensure relevant information is obtained and shared effectively with colleagues.
• Build your own understanding of H&M processes and routines through continuous learning.
• Communicate process guidelines and help educate internal and external stakeholders to support compliance.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with vendors, end users, user groups, and other functions.

Team and working environment

You will be part of the Accounts Payable team within Global Accounting Services under Global Accounting. The team works to maintain consistency and quality across accounting activities by supporting teams and coordinating with important stakeholders.

Who we are looking for

This role is suited to recent graduates or professionals with up to 1 year of experience who are interested in building a career in global accounting.

Requirements

• A university degree or higher education in Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience in accounting.
• Freshers and candidates with 0 to 1 year of experience are encouraged to apply.
• Strong teamwork mindset with the ability to collaborate, coach, support others, and build cross-functional relationships.
• Clear communication skills for dealing with both internal and external stakeholders, along with the ability to plan and carry out activities effectively.
• Good problem-solving ability and the capacity to analyze process flows and data outputs to identify improvements.
• Flexibility and adaptability, with an open mindset and willingness to take on challenging assignments.
• Decision-making ability, initiative, and a proactive, solution-focused approach.
• A positive attitude and resilience when dealing with challenges.
• Commitment to following global guidelines and policies.
• Strong written and spoken English skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Excel and MS Office tools.

Benefits

• Access to attractive employee benefits.
• Extensive opportunities for professional growth and development across global locations.
• Staff discount card valid for H&M brands in stores and online, including H&M Beauty, H&M Move, COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories, ARKET, and Afound.
• An inclusive, collaborative, and values-driven workplace.

Additional information

The hiring process is competency-based and designed to be fair and equitable. Applicants are requested not to include a cover letter with their application.