Jose Diaz
Leeds,UK
Summary
Detail-oriented RTR accountant with 4 years of experience in record to report processes and month-end close activities. Expertise in managing complex balance sheet reconciliations and financial systems, focusing on accuracy and process improvement. Actively pursuing full ACCA qualification while demonstrating strong intercompany accounting and audit support skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
RTR Accountant
Burberry
Leeds
2025.01 - 2026.05
- Manage Record to Report activities, ensuring accurate and timely month-end close in line with Group deadlines.
- Prepare and maintain complex balance sheet reconciliations, covering bank, intercompany, stock and clearing accounts..
- Post and review journals and adjustments in SAP, ensuring compliance with IFRS-aligned accounting policies.
- Prepare reports for internal governance and external requirements, providing clear explanations.
- Serve as a key contact for Group Finance and auditors, addressing queries with clarity and well-documented support.
- Partner with AP, AR, Treasury and wider Finance teams to resolve queries and strengthen end-to-end processes.
- Lead initiatives to redesign and automate reconciliation processes, enhancing efficiency.
Assistant Management Accountant
Pharmacy2U
Leeds
2022.04 - 2024.11
- Performed detailed supplier statement reconciliations for major suppliers including AAH, Alliance and Numark.
- Managed complex bank reconciliations covering card receipts, PayPal and online retail platforms such as Amazon and eBay.
- Reviewed and maintained aged creditors and debtors (2100 and 1100), ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
- Reconciled customer deposits and unbanked SOP accounts.
- Analysed stock control accounts, including GRNI, price variances and stock adjustments.
- Supported intercompany accounting and OTC carriage reconciliations.
- Produced trial balances and financial data to support management reporting.
- Used advanced Excel to investigate discrepancies and explain account movements.
Assistant Accountant
Pharmacy2U
Leeds
2022.01 - 2022.03
- Supported daily reconciliations, invoice posting and credit note processing.
- Assisted with aged creditors and debtors reporting and ad-hoc finance tasks.
Skills
- Record to Report (RTR) & Month-End Close
- Balance Sheet Reconciliations & Ownership
- Journals, Accruals & Prepayments
- Stock Accounting (GRNI, price variances, adjustments)
- Intercompany Accounting
- Variance Analysis & Commentary
- Audit Support & Internal Controls
- Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, Power Query, automated templates)
- Financial Systems: SAP, SAP BPC, Sage
Certification
- ACCA – Part Qualified (working towards full chartered status)
- ACCA Certified Accounting Technician (CAT)
- High-Level Excel Certification
Languages
English – Fluent
Spanish – Fluent
Portuguese – Fluent
Timeline
RTR Accountant
Burberry
2025.01 - 2026.05
Assistant Management Accountant
Pharmacy2U
2022.04 - 2024.11
Assistant Accountant
Pharmacy2U
2022.01 - 2022.03