Accountant

Are you looking to level up your finance career in a global business?  

At DS Smith, we’re not just about packaging – we’re about smart, sustainable solutions, and that starts with world-class support functions.  

About the role 

We’re 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 our UK operations. 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, you’ll 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 you’ll 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 
• Engage collaboratively with cross-functional finance teams to enhance, streamline and strengthen core accounting processes
• Play an active role in enhancing close efficiency through structured continuous improvement
• 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 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 

Ready to take the next step in your finance career with a business that’s shaping the future of sustainable packaging? 

Apply now and make your mark at DS Smith 

Location: Caerphilly - we operate on a hybrid basis, with 3 days in the office and 2 at home 

About us 

We are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 65,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation, manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us! 

Fair recruitment at DS Smith 

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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