Accountant

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

If the answer is “Yes”, then DS Smith are looking for someone like you to join as a Accountant, to help them deliver outstanding financial reporting across their UK operations.

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.

Role - Accountant

Pay - £170 - £200 per day dependant on experience

Location- DS Smith, Ty Gwyrdd, 11 Beddau Way, Caerphilly, CF83 2AX

Shift pattern- Mon-Fri, 40 hours per week, either 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm (hybrid Weds/Thurs remote)

Start date - asap

Responsibilities

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Deliver monthly management accounts, variance analysis and site-specific financial reports

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Process journals, accruals, and adjustments (standard and non-standard)

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Manage journal templates and ensure ledger accounts are reconciled in a timely manner

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Support Group and Divisional reporting needs

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Engage collaboratively with cross-functional finance teams to enhance, streamline and strengthen core accounting processes

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Play an active role in enhancing close efficiency through structured continuous improvement

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Provide ad hoc support to Senior Accountants and Head of Finance Support & Reporting

Experience needed

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Qualifications are not essential if you have proven relevant experience

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Experience in management or financial accounting and monthly reporting

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Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems

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Confident using Excel to analyse and present data

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Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines

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Independent, proactive and collaborative approach

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Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain finance to non-finance stakeholders

Benefits

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Advice and editing on your current CV

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Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role

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Paid holiday

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Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts

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Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend

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Opportunity for progression into permanent roles

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Competitive rates of pay

Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a team member will be in contact if you meet our requirements.

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, Medical assessment and reference check