Burberry Accounts Payable Analyst - Fixed Term Contract

Burberry; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Burberry is hiring an Accounts Payable Analyst on a fixed-term contract ending 30 November 2027 in Leeds. You will support end-to-end invoice processing, ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time while handling finance queries with clarity.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external vendors, maintaining strong relationships and contributing to a well-controlled finance operation within Burberry. Prior AP experience and proficiency in SAP or related tools are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting accounts payable processes.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Clear communication and collaborative approach to colleagues and vendors.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and eager to learn new processes.

Responsibilities

• Validate and process supplier invoices accurately and on time.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and respond to finance queries.
• Operate with SAP ERP to manage payable workflow and approvals.
• Support end-to-end accounts payable activities and reporting.
• Maintain shared mailboxes and calendars for the AP team.

Skills

Accounts payable

Invoice processing

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Organizational skills

SAP ERP

Tools

SAP ERP

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 join Burberry on a fixed-term contract ending 30 November 2027. Working across the end-to-end invoice process, you will help ensure suppliers are paid correctly and on time while supporting colleagues with the clear and timely resolution of finance queries. You will collaborate with teams across the business and engage directly with external vendors, building trusted relationships and maintaining the quality of our financial operations. Through attention to detail, sound judgement and a commitment to continuous improvement, you will contribute to a well-controlled Finance function that supports Burberry's wider ambitions.

Responsibilities

• Validate invoices using invoice recognition technology and ensure information is captured accurately.
• Manage accounts payable exceptions within the Vendor Invoice Management system.
• Match and process invoices against two-way and three-way purchase orders, as well as non-PO invoices.
• Verify payment status and respond clearly to finance-related enquiries.
• Work with internal teams through Ask Finance and liaise with external vendors to resolve invoice, account and payment queries.
• Manage shared mailboxes and calendars while providing ongoing support to the Accounts Payable team and supervisor.

Personal Profile

• Experience supporting accounts payable processes, including manual invoice processing.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage priorities and deadlines accurately.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and vendors.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Experience with SAP ERP or document-scanning solutions is welcomed but not essential.
• A proactive approach, strong attention to detail and an interest in learning new processes and responsibilities.

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