Strategic Management Accountant - Manufacturing Finance

Smurfit-Westrock; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Leicester is seeking a Management Accountant to join the local finance team. You will support monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, ensure internal controls, manage cost centres, and assist with budgets and forecasts.

The role requires manufacturing experience, SOX/compliance knowledge, strong Excel modeling, and the ability to analyse data and support decision‑making. Travel a few times a year may be required as part of collaboration with other sites.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience in finance/accounting.
• Experience in manufacturing/commercial environment preferred.
• Strong Excel modeling and analysis skills.
• Knowledge of internal controls and SOX compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual financial information (P&L, Balance Sheets, FRP, Cash Flow).
• Ensure financial consistency in line with SOX and corporate guidelines.
• Provide management with information and analysis to support decision-making.
• Ensure VAT, EC sales, Intrastat and payroll compliance.
• Collaborate with SSC for AP, AR, Interco and bank postings.
• Support debt collection processes with central teams.
• Assist with monitoring and reporting of capital spend and stock levels.
• Support audits and internal/external requests within deadlines.
• Deliver business support to profit and cost centres and maintain strong controls.

Skills

Financial accounting

SOX compliance

Excel modelling

Analytical thinking

Budgeting

Forecasting

Communication

Internal controls

Manufacturing finance

Multitasking

Teamwork

Cost accounting

VAT/compliance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Leicester is seeking a Management Accountant to join the local finance team. You will support monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, ensure internal controls, manage cost centres, and assist with budgets and forecasts.

The role requires manufacturing experience, SOX/compliance knowledge, strong Excel modeling, and the ability to analyse data and support decision‑making. Travel a few times a year may be required as part of collaboration with other sites.