- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Lead
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- 7, 2026
About Burberry
Burberry Limited, a quintessentially British luxury fashion house, is renowned for its innovative designs and commitment to quality. As part of the global luxury conglomerate, Burberry offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment where creativity and excellence are at the forefront. The company is dedicated to fostering a culture that encourages diversity and sustainability, making it a leader in the luxury industry.
Burberry is hiring a Lead Accountant to oversee accurate financial reporting for its UK and Italy Supply Chain operations, lead record-to-report activities and strengthen controls, team capability and finance processes. The role requires professional accountancy qualification and technical accounting expertise across IFRS or local GAAP.
Role & Responsibilities
- Oversee month-end delivery, reviewing journals, balance sheet reconciliations, cash-flow reporting and management information for accuracy and quality.
- Lead the preparation and review of statutory accounts, local compliance activities and periodic returns, ensuring timely completion and submission.
- Maintain compliance with Group policies and ensure effective internal controls over financial reporting.
- Set clear team responsibilities, priorities, deadlines and standards while supporting development and collaboration.
- Drive simplification, standardisation and automation of finance processes, using structured analysis to identify and resolve underlying issues.
- Partner with finance colleagues and other functions to deliver change initiatives, improve systems and respond to stakeholder needs.
Qualifications
- Professionally qualified accountant, such as ACA, CA, ACCA or CIMA, with relevant post-qualification accounting experience.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, including experience applying IFRS or local GAAP within a complex organisation.
- Experience leading or supervising accounting colleagues, setting priorities, providing guidance and supporting professional development.
- Collaborative communicator able to build credibility and influence technical and non-technical stakeholders at different levels.
- Continuous-improvement mindset, with experience translating business needs into practical process, control or service enhancements.
- Confidence working with financial systems and complex data; multicurrency experience is advantageous.
Experience
Relevant post-qualification accounting experience; experience leading or supervising accounting colleagues.
Education
Professional accountancy qualification, such as ACA, CA, ACCA or CIMA.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Leeds, England, UK.
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Culture
Burberry fosters a creative and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and sustainability. The company is committed to being a force for good, driving industry change and championing community engagement.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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