Accountant

DS Smith; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Study support

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Hybrid working: 3 days in the office,

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Income protection

Employee assistance programme

Digital GP access

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts on shopping and travel

Job summary

DS Smith in Caerphilly is seeking an Accountant to join the Business Service Centre. You will deliver monthly management accounts, perform variance analysis, and provide site-specific financial reporting to support UK operations.

The role collaborates with P2P and Credit & Collections, shaping smarter close processes and continuous improvement while maintaining accuracy and timeliness under group policies.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Management accounting

Monthly reporting

SAP

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

## AccountantApplyremote type: Hybrid Workinglocations: Caerphillytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-14349Are 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* 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 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 moreReady 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***#LI-CE