Burberry Senior Accountant
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 11, 2026
About Burberry
Burberry is a British luxury fashion house celebrated for its heritage craftsmanship, iconic outerwear and global retail presence. The brand positions creativity and responsible luxury at its core and promotes sustainable practices and inclusive talent development across its functions, including centralised business services and group finance.
Burberry is hiring a Senior Accountant in Leeds for Record to Report and group financial reporting at Burberry Business Services.
Role & Responsibilities
- Own and execute Record to Report activities, including balance sheet reconciliations and journal postings with precision and timeliness.
- Prepare, review and present reports that support internal governance and external financial reporting obligations.
- Take accountability for assigned accounting areas, overseeing related processes and providing guidance to colleagues where required.
- Act as a primary point of contact for Group Finance and external auditors, ensuring clear, responsive dialogue and audit-ready documentation.
- Partner with cross‑functional finance stakeholders to resolve queries, provide insight and strengthen ways of working.
- Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities to enhance processes, controls and reporting quality.
Qualifications
- Qualified accountant or studying towards a recognised qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Solid experience in financial accounting with applied knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP in a complex corporate environment.
- Proven capability working with large data sets and financial systems to produce reliable analysis and reporting.
- Strong communicator with experience collaborating across teams and cultures.
- Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership.
Skills
Experience
Demonstrable experience in Record to Report and financial accounting within a complex or matrixed organisation, including preparing reconciliations, managing journals and supporting internal and external reporting and audits.
Education
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or studying towards an equivalent professional accounting qualification.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Leeds, England, UK.
Culture
Burberry combines a strong creative heritage with a values-driven, sustainability-focused culture. The organisation emphasises collaboration across international teams and invests in professional development, encouraging curiosity and continuous improvement within its central services.
About Cerulean
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