Burberry Accounts Payable Analyst

Burberry; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Burberry is seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst to support accurate invoice processing and timely financial records. You will work with colleagues and vendors to resolve queries, manage exceptions, and ensure smooth AP service delivery across the team.

The role emphasizes care, precision and collaborative working within a busy finance function to support Burberry's wider business goals.

Qualifications

• Experience of accounts payable processes and manual invoice handling.
• Structured, detail-focused with strong prioritisation.”
• Clear written and verbal communication, able to work across teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP desirable.
• Proactive, adaptable and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Validate invoices and ensure information is complete and accurate.
• Resolve AP exceptions in Vendor Invoice Management system and progress to resolution.
• Match and process PO invoices using two-way and three-way matching and non-PO invoices.
• Verify payment status and provide timely updates to colleagues and vendors.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to resolve queries.
• Manage shared Outlook mailboxes and calendars for day-to-day AP support.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Invoice processing

ERP systems

MS Office (Excel)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

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 Accounts Payable Analyst to support the accurate and timely processing of invoices across Burberry. Working closely with colleagues and external vendors, you will help resolve queries, maintain reliable financial records and contribute to an efficient accounts payable service. This is an opportunity to bring care, precision and a collaborative approach to a team that supports the wider business.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Validate invoices through the invoice recognition process, ensuring information is complete and accurate.
• Manage accounts payable exceptions within the Vendor Invoice Management system and progress them towards resolution.
• Match and process purchase order invoices using two-way and three-way matching, alongside non-purchase-order invoices.
• Verify payment status and provide colleagues and vendors with clear, timely updates.
• Resolve invoice, account management and payment queries by collaborating with internal teams through Ask Finance and liaising with external vendors.
• Manage shared Outlook mailboxes and calendars while providing dependable day-to-day support to the Accounts Payable team.

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Experience of accounts payable processes, including manual invoice processing, or relevant transferable financial operations experience.
• A structured and detail-focused approach, with the ability to manage priorities and meet agreed deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with confidence working collaboratively across teams and with external vendors.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Experience using an ERP system such as SAP is desirable but not essential, with experience of document scanning solutions also beneficial.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with an interest in learning, taking ownership and contributing to shared team outcomes.

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