Accountant

DS Smith; Caerphilly; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global sustainable packaging company is seeking a dedicated Accountant to join their Business Service Centre in Caerphilly. This role involves managing monthly accounts, improving financial reporting processes, and providing vital support to site leaders. Candidates should have experience in financial accounting, proficiency in Excel and SAP, and a strong attention to detail. The position offers a competitive salary with hybrid working, studying support, and various benefits that promote career growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary and discretionary bonus

Study support and career development pathways

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 from home

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in management or financial accounting and monthly reporting.
• Confident using Excel and PowerPoint to analyse and present data.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver monthly management accounts variance analysis and site-specific financial reports.
• Process journals, accruals and adjustments.
• Collaborate with other finance teams to streamline and improve accounting processes.

Skills

Internal Audit

Accounting Tally

General Ledger Accounting

External Audit

Microsoft Excel

PMP

Financial Accounting

Financial Analysis

Payroll

Financial Reconciliation

Financial statement

Accounting and Finance

ACCA

CPA

Financial Reporting

Tools

SAP

Job description

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 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, 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 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 plus bank holidays and 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.

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Experience

Years

Vacancy

1

Key Skills

• Internal Audit
• Accounting Tally
• General Ledger Accounting
• External Audit
• Microsoft Excel
• PMP
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Analysis
• Payroll
• Financial Reconciliation
• Financial statement
• Accounting and Finance
• ACCA
• CPA
• Financial Reporting

About us

We’re DS Smith, the company 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 countries, supporting customers across sectors such as FMCG, industrial and e‑commerce.

We deliver quality service, innovation and value to meet market‑leading sustainable packaging solutions. Our industry needs transformation and we’re building the team to drive change across Europe and North America.

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, bringing different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates, even those not meeting all criteria.

Ready to take the next step in your finance career with a business shaping the future of sustainable packaging? Apply now and make your mark at DS Smith.