Group Financial Accountant - 6 Month FTC

Department: FINANCE & OPERATIONS

City: London

Location: GB

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 a Senior Accountant, Group Financial Reporting to join Burberry on a 6-month fixed term contract based at Horseferry House, London.

This is an excellent opportunity to join the Group Financial Reporting team during a period of significant reporting and technical accounting activity. Supporting the delivery of accurate, compliant and timely reporting across the Group, you will play a key role in statutory reporting, technical accounting, month end activities and business-critical projects, working closely with Finance teams and senior stakeholders across Burberry.

The role offers broad exposure to Group reporting processes, external audit engagement and evolving accounting standards within a global listed luxury business.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the assessment and adoption of IFRS 18 and prepare quarterly IFRS 16 discount rate analysis.
Provide support on technical accounting matters, acting as a trusted contact for finance stakeholders and external auditors where required.
Support the planning, preparation and delivery of interim and year-end Group statutory reporting requirements.
Act as a key contact during audit and review processes, coordinating activities and supporting responses to auditor requests.
Review regional reporting submissions and analyse Group consolidated balance sheet accounts to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Prepare selected note disclosures for Group financial statements and supporting schedules for Audit Committee papers.
Manage the interim and year-end regional confirmations process and support reporting governance activities.
Assist in the preparation of UK statutory accounts, partnering with Financial Services, Company Secretariat and external audit teams.
Support month end reporting activities including share schemes, treasury accounting, intercompany reporting and accounting for the Group's principal holding company.
Maintain accounting records within SAP and support monthly submissions to the Group consolidation system.
Prepare technical accounting papers, accounting policy updates, board meeting packs and other ad hoc reporting deliverables as required.
Contribute to wider projects, business support activities and regulatory reporting requirements, including ONS surveys.

PERSONAL PROFILE

Qualified accountant (ACA or equivalent).
Demonstrable post-qualification experience within industry or practice at an assistant manager, manager or equivalent level.
Strong understanding of IFRS and UK statutory reporting requirements for listed groups.
Experience preparing or reviewing statutory financial statements and supporting external audit processes.
Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities to deadline.
Confident communicator with the ability to build effective relationships across Finance and wider business functions.
Experience working with multiple stakeholders including Treasury, Tax, FP&A, Rewards, Shared Services and regional finance teams.
Knowledge of SAP, Group consolidation systems or similar reporting platforms would be advantageous.
Retail or consumer-facing industry experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
Collaborative and proactive approach, with a willingness to support a broad range of reporting and project activities.

FOOTER

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