Banking Assistant

DS Smith Business Services Limited; Caerphilly; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company in Caerphilly is seeking a Banking Assistant to manage general ledger postings and bank reconciliations. The role requires strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. The position offers a competitive salary, discretionary bonus, and hybrid working arrangement with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Income protection

Digital GP service

Cycle-to-work scheme

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of accounting processes is required.
• Attention to detail is crucial for this role.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily general ledger bank postings.
• Complete weekly bank reconciliations.
• Process banking and treasury payments daily.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Basic understanding of accounting processes

Tools

SAP

Job description

A great opportunity has become available for a Banking Assistant to join our team at DS Smith Business Services in Caerphilly, Wales, to assist in the delivery of world‑class accounting and reporting services to UK businesses.

You will be responsible for ensuring bank payments are processed and recorded accurately and bank reconciliations are completed in a timely manner.

About the role

You will be responsible for managing the completion of daily general ledger bank postings and weekly bank reconciliations as well as the processing of banking and treasury payments through the Group’s Treasury Management System.

Duties include:

• Daily general ledger postings from bank clearing accounts
• Weekly bank reconciliations
• Daily cash posting and allocation to the accounts receivable ledger
• Inbox management
• Daily processing of banking and treasury payments
• Liaising with Group Treasury and external banking customer relationship teams

Minimum requirements

• Basic understanding of accounting processes
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Good Microsoft Office skills (particularly Excel)

Preferred requirements

• Previous similar role
• SAP experience desirable

What we can offer you

• A competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus based on team performance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection
• Digital GP service and employee assistance programme
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Retail discounts

Location

Caerphilly – hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home).

About us

We are DS Smith, a 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, industry and e‑commerce. We deliver quality, innovative, and sustainable packaging solutions that meet market demands.

To fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. We strive for an inclusive culture where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and all have 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 to apply, even those not meeting all criteria.

Employment details

Employment type: Full‑time

Experience: Years

Vacancy: 1