Trainee Plant Accountant

Smurfit Westrock UKI; March; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainable packaging company in March is seeking a Trainee Plant Accountant to join their Finance Team. This role offers hands-on experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting. The ideal candidate will have a relevant finance degree or AAT qualification and will be committed to studying for the CIMA qualification. Competitive salary, ongoing training, and flexible working options are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary & benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

24/7 confidential support

Flexible working options

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Commitment to studying for CIMA qualification.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Plant Accountant to provide accurate reporting on business performance.
• Perform month-end close activities including reports and journal entries.
• Assist in the controlling of the general ledger.
• Support the Budgeting and RF cycle processes.

Skills

Relevant finance degree

AAT qualification

Previous experience in finance team

Education

AAT or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock! Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we're committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development.

About Us

We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. Our focus is on the health and safety of our employees, the well-being of our communities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We support our team members to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment that values diversity.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Plant Accountant to join our Finance Team here at March. Reporting to the Plant Accountant, the role will be responsible for providing vital support to the finance team in various aspects of accounting and financial management. This role offers an excellent opportunity for growth and professional development within the field of management accounting. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in financial analysis, budgeting, reporting, and cost control while working closely with senior accountants and finance managers.

This is a great opportunity for someone to further develop their finance skills in a broad finance role and to achieve their CIMA qualification.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Plant Accountant to provide professional, reliable and accurate and timely reporting on business performance
• Provide cover to the Plant Accountant in periods of absence
• Support Health and Safety initiatives at site
• Assist in the controlling and understanding of general ledger
• Perform month-end close activities such as producing and reviewing reports, posting journal entries, reviewing and reconciling accounts, and calculating accruals, provisions and prepayments
• Supporting to ensure SOX reporting is timely and accurate, including all balance sheet reconciliations and order to cash system controls
• Provide cover to both the Credit Controller and Accounts Payable
• Support the month end financial reporting pack and submission
• Support the Budgeting and RF cycle processes
• Support the reporting and analysis on the sites CTO projects
• Review and resolving webcycle queries
• Assist line managers with and submit vendor creation requests

The successful candidate will ideally be someone who has a relevant finance degree or who has achieved their AAT qualification and is committed to studying for the CIMA qualification. A Level entry level into AAT will also be considered. Previous work experience in a finance team for a large organisation is desirable, but not essential.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, and a Cycle to Work scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• 24/7 confidential support for you and your family
• Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
• Guaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer)

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build a sustainable future together.

Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job.