Senior Tax Accountant

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.

Can be based in either London or Leeds.

JOB PURPOSE

As a Senior Tax Accountant at Burberry, you will support the management of tax compliance globally across a number of Burberry entities. The purpose of the role is to provide analysis and preparation of tax reporting, provisions, tax returns and tax compliance, generally including management of third party service providers. The role will report to the Senior Manager, Direct Tax and Technology and may assist other members of the Global Tax Team.

This Senior Tax Accountant role is offered on a full time, permanent basis and will be based in our Queen Street, Leeds office or our Horseferry House, London office for a minimum of 2/3 days per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparation of tax provisions, tax returns and overall tax compliance processes as well as year-end/interim disclosures
• Monitoring the Group’s outsourced global corporation tax return compliance cycle
• Reviewing of tax instalments for overseas group entities, engaging with the outsourcing partner and wider Finance teams to ensure tax payments are made on time
• Supporting the Tax Manager with the preparation of the UK tax returns prepared in-house, encompassing RDEC and capital allowances projects
• Providing technical assistance to the wider Finance teams in reviewing tax disclosures within local statutory accounts and supporting local audit activities
• Partnering with local Commercial Finance teams to provide assistance to preparation of year end and interim tax provisions, and review of all Group tax submissions
• Preparing CBCR calculations and correspond with international teams regarding local CBCR filings
• Supporting with analysis, modelling and preparation for Pillar 2 compliance
• Preparing total tax contribution disclosures and completing TTC questionnaires
• Partnering with transfer pricing colleagues to ensure all intercompany transactions are priced accordingly in statutory accounts and tax returns
• Identifying new opportunities to standardise and/or prepare tax returns in a more effective and efficient manner, including use of tax technology tools where possible
• Assisting with explanations for external auditors relating to tax provisions
• Providing support to the wider tax team on group projects as required

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) or tax advisor (CTA)
• Experience in accountancy and tax compliance, ideally from industry with an international/cross-border remit
• Hands-on exposure with IFRS, Statutory Accounts and Local GAAP adjustments
• Some knowledge of transfer pricing concepts
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and wider Office suite
• Working knowledge of SAP useful
• Excellent communication skills & fluent in English (both verbal & written)
• Highly organised, comfortable in working to deadlines within a commercial environment
• Capable of analysing relevant information, identifying key issues and communicating findings clearly

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