Accounting Officer Full Time NEW

INTRODUCTION

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.  

We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities.

JOB PURPOSE We are hiring an RTR Accountant to join Burberry Business Services, supporting the integrity and accuracy of our financial reporting. This role plays a key part in delivering high‑quality month‑end and balance sheet outcomes that underpin confident decision‑making across Burberry. You will work at the intersection of precision, collaboration and continuous improvement within a global luxury business. Based in Leeds, this is an opportunity to build strong technical foundations while contributing to a modern finance function. RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver accurate and timely month‑end journals, including accruals, prepayments, payroll and provisions.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, resolving reconciling items with clarity and pace.
• Support cash flow forecasting and reporting, providing clear analysis of movements.
• Produce RTR reporting to meet internal and external requirements.
• Respond to ad‑hoc queries with well‑considered analysis, prioritising effectively during close cycles.
• Identify and support improvements to processes, controls and documentation in partnership with Finance and BBS colleagues.

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Part‑qualified accountant, studying towards ACA, ACCA, CIMA or willingness to begin studies.
• Sound understanding of month‑end close and balance sheet accounting principles.
• Experience preparing reconciliations and supporting audit processes.
• Confident working with data in Excel, with the ability to explain movements clearly.
• Comfortable operating in a collaborative, deadline‑driven environment.
• Curious, detail‑focused and motivated to develop technical knowledge and ownership.

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.