RTR Accountant: Global Finance & Process Optimization

Burberry; Ledston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Burberry is seeking an RTR Accountant to join Burberry Business Services in Leeds. You will own core accounting activities within Record to Report, strengthen controls, improve processes and provide meaningful financial insight in a collaborative, international finance environment.

The role focuses on month-end journal processing, reconciliations, cash flow analysis and compliance with group policies, with opportunities to optimise finance processes and interfaces with stakeholders across

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant who is actively studying towards ACA, ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent qualification.
• Understanding of month-end close activities and balance sheet accounting, with experience preparing reconciliations and supporting audits.
• Confident using Excel for pivot tables, lookups and data analysis.
• Detail-focused and organised, with the ability to prioritise effectively and deliver accurate work to agreed deadlines.
• Clear and collaborative communicator who can explain financial movements and work effectively with stakeholders across Finance.
• Curious and improvement-minded, with a willingness to learn, take ownership and strengthen processes; experience with SAP, BPC, IFRS, shared services, retail or FMCG would be beneficial but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments, payroll, provisions and reclassifications.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving reconciling items accurately and promptly.
• Support cash flow forecasting and reporting by analysing movements and clearly communicating key insights.
• Prepare Record to Report information for internal and external reporting requirements.
• Maintain compliance with Group policies and support the effective operation of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve the efficiency, accuracy, documentation and standardisation of finance processes.

Skills

Month-end close

Balance sheet accounting

Data analysis

Pivot tables

Lookups

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder communication

Education

Part-qualified accountant pursuing ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

SAP

BPC

Job description

Burberry is seeking an RTR Accountant to join Burberry Business Services in Leeds. You will own core accounting activities within Record to Report, strengthen controls, improve processes and provide meaningful financial insight in a collaborative, international finance environment.

The role focuses on month-end journal processing, reconciliations, cash flow analysis and compliance with group policies, with opportunities to optimise finance processes and interfaces with stakeholders across