Central Finance Accountant - SOX & Fixed Assets

Smurfit Kappa Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working options

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is recruiting a Head Office Accountant to join our Central Finance Team on a 12-month fixed-term contract in Liverpool. You will report to the UK Finance Manager – Assets & Liabilities and manage central balance sheet accounts and key controls.

The role involves cross-business postings for accurate month-end schedules, SOX control preparation in Auditboard, and supporting asset processes including capex forecasting within SAP.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to implement process improvements.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work cross-functionally.
• Studying ACA/ACCA/CIMA.

Responsibilities

• Manage central balance sheet accounts and key controls.
• Post to multiple areas to ensure timely month-end reporting.
• Prepare month-end SOX controls in Auditboard.
• Support SAP asset processes and capex forecasting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Change management

Communication skills

Deadline driven

Education

Accounting qualification in progress

Tools

SAP

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is recruiting a Head Office Accountant to join our Central Finance Team on a 12-month fixed-term contract in Liverpool. You will report to the UK Finance Manager – Assets & Liabilities and manage central balance sheet accounts and key controls.

The role involves cross-business postings for accurate month-end schedules, SOX control preparation in Auditboard, and supporting asset processes including capex forecasting within SAP.