Burberry Accounts Receivable Coordinator
Burberry seeks an Accounts Receivable Coordinator in Leeds to manage payment allocation, remittance and SAP-based AR reporting for its global finance operations.
Overview
Burberry is a British luxury fashion house with a global presence, celebrated for its heritage outerwear, distinctive design language and commitment to sustainable luxury. The brand operates internationally across wholesale, retail and digital channels and promotes an inclusive, creative workplace that values craftsmanship, innovation and social responsibility.
Role & Responsibilities
- Execute daily payment allocation and ensure timely, accurate matching of cash receipts in SAP or equivalent ERP.
- Retrieve, organise and reconcile customer remittance advices to support cash application and reduce unallocated cash.
- Prepare and maintain Excel-based AR reporting, including unallocated cash, ageing analyses, customer statements and chargeback summaries.
- Investigate and document chargeback deductions, supporting dispute resolution to limit overdue debt and bad-debt exposure.
- Respond to ad hoc reporting and administrative requests, prioritising deliverables and meeting tight deadlines.
- Maintain audit-ready records, documentation and reconciliations for AR processes and period-end activities.
- Collaborate with Credit Control, Cash Office, RTR, concession and wholesale partners to gather information and accelerate issue resolution.
- Support compliance with Group policies and internal controls over financial reporting and document retention.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in an administrative, accounting or finance support role preferred.
- Practical experience with SAP or another ERP system is desirable.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills (see required functions).
- Strong attention to detail, organisational discipline and ability to manage competing priorities independently.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of presenting information to finance and non-finance stakeholders.
Skills
Experience
Previous hands-on experience in accounts receivable, finance operations or finance administration is preferred; 1–3 years' experience in AR or related finance support roles is a credible expectation. Experience within luxury retail, concession or wholesale environments is advantageous.
Education
A-levels, vocational diploma or degree; a qualification in accounting/finance (eg. AAT or part-qualification within ACCA/CIMA) is desirable but not mandatory.
Workplace
The role is situated in Leeds, England, UK. There are currently 9 open positions in Leeds on Cerulean, with 1 added recently. Within England, Cerulean currently features 544 open roles, including 15 recent additions. Across UK, Cerulean lists 571 open roles — 16 of them newly added.
Culture
Burberry fosters a creative, inclusive and purpose-driven culture that blends a respect for heritage with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Teams operate cross-functionally and internationally, emphasising collaboration, professional development and responsibility towards communities and the environment.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.