Accountant
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Job Location:
Caerphilly - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Are you looking to level up your finance career in a global business
At DS Smith were not just about packaging were about smart sustainable solutions and that starts with world-class support functions.
About the role
Were now looking for a driven and detail-focused Accountant to join our Business Service Centre in Caerphilly and help us deliver outstanding financial reporting across the European team. This is your chance to be a key part of a high-performing finance team supporting several UK sites with accurate reporting analysis and month-end processes.
Working closely with teams across our Shared Service Centre including P2P and Credit & Collections youll help deliver a smarter more efficient accounting service aligned with our Group policies.
From preparing monthly management accounts to improving processes and supporting site leaders with insightful financial analysis this is a hands-on varied role where youll make an impact.
Other responsibilities will include:
Deliver monthly management accounts variance analysis and site-specific financial reports
Process journals accruals and adjustments (standard and non-standard)
Manage journal templates and ensure ledger accounts are reconciled in a timely manner
Support Group and Divisional reporting needs
Collaborate with other finance teams to streamline and improve accounting processes
Contribute to continuous improvement and smarter close processes
Provide ad hoc support to Senior Accountants and Head of Finance Support & Reporting
About you
Experience in management or financial accounting and monthly reporting
Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems
Confident using Excel and PowerPoint to analyse and present data
Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
Independent proactive and collaborative approach
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain finance to non-finance stakeholders
Benefits
A competitive salary and discretionary bonus
Study support and career development pathways
25 days holiday bank holidays plus banked hours
Hybrid working: 3 days in the office 2 from home
Pension scheme life assurance income protection
Employee assistance programme and digital GP access
Cycle to work scheme and discounts on shopping travel and more
Location: Caerphilly we operate on a hybrid basis with 3 days in the office and 2 at home.
Ready to take the next step in your finance career with a business thats shaping the future of sustainable packaging
Apply now and make your mark at DS Smith.
About us
Were DS Smith the company who are redefining packaging for a changing world. We believe a better more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. Today we operate in more than 30 different countries supporting customers across sectors like FMCG industrial and e-commerce. We deliver on quality service innovation and added value to deliver market-leading sustainable packaging solutions our customers need. Our industry needs to transform and were building the team to drive change across Europe and North America
To fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world we aim to build a diverse motivated and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly differences are valued and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.
Our people come from diverse backgrounds bring different perspectives ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply even those not meeting all criteria.
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Key Skills
- Internal Audit
- Accounting Tally
- General Ledger Accounting
- External Audit
- Microsoft Excel
- PMP
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Payroll
- Financial Recouncilation
- Financial statement
- Accounting and Finance
- ACCA
- CPA
- Financial Reporting
About Company
DS Smith is an international packaging company, offering sustainable, plastic-free packaging, integrated recycling services, and sustainable paper products.
