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

• 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 Experience needed
• Qualifications are not essential if you have proven relevant experience
• 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

• Advice and editing on your current CV
• Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
• Paid holiday
• Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
• Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend
• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles

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...

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