Financial Accountant

DS Smith; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Financial Accountant in a dynamic and growing division. This role offers the chance to leverage your financial expertise in a hybrid setting, collaborating with various stakeholders. You will be instrumental in enhancing financial controls and reporting, while also developing your skills in a fast-paced environment. The organization is committed to sustainability and innovation, making it an exciting opportunity for ambitious finance professionals eager to make a positive impact.

Qualifications

• Relevant financial experience and qualifications (ideally ACA/ICAEW preferred).
• Ability to analyse and present information logically and understandably.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management and financial reporting ensuring high-quality financial information.
• Work with Finance Team to improve financial controls and support audits.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Financial Analysis

Advanced Excel

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

ACA/ICAEW

Job description

About the role

We have a fabulous new opportunity for a highly skilled and forward-thinking individual to join as a Financial Accountant for TMS (Total Marketing Support), a unique and growing division of DS Smith PLC, a renowned packaging and display manufacturing company.

This is a brand-new role within the team and perfect for someone looking to use their experience to step into an in-house role.

Supporting the Financial Controller, the Financial Accountant would be assisting with all management and financial reporting, ensuring the financial information contained therein is of high quality and accurate. They would also be responsible for working with the Finance Team to review and improve financial controls and processes and support the team during internal and external audits.

As this role works across the TMS, Division and Group Finance Teams, the ideal candidate would be able to work with a variety of stakeholders and present information in a clear, concise, and accessible manner. This role is ideal for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop their skills in a dynamic and growing business.

So, if you are a finance professional looking to make a step into a fast-paced, growth organisation then we might be looking for you!

About you

• Relevant financial experience and qualifications (ideally ACA/ICAEW preferred)
• Self-motivated, able to work under pressure and driven to succeed
• Ability to analyse and dissect information and present results in a logical and understandable format for all
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting to senior level
• Constructive challenger with a proactive and solution-focused approach
• Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a dynamic environment
• Advanced Excel proficiency

Location: This is a full time, hybrid role with 2 days on site (one of which is Tuesday) at our offices in Manchester.

About us

We’re DS Smith, the company who are 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 90 different countries, proudly employing over 30,000 people, and supporting customers across sectors like FMCG, industrial, and e-commerce. We deliver on quality, service, innovation, and added value to deliver market-leading sustainable packaging solutions our customers need. Our industry needs to transform, and we’re building the team to drive change across Europe and North America.

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.

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