Accountant – Hybrid UK Finance & Reporting

DS Smith; Caerphilly; Hybrid; 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

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.