Trainee Plant Accountant

Smurfit Kappa; Whittlesey; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainable packaging company in Whittlesey is seeking a Trainee Plant Accountant to support the Finance Team. The role involves financial reporting, balance sheet management, and assisting in achieving the CIMA qualification. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and experience in financial reporting, and benefit from competitive pay, flexible working options, and ongoing training.

Benefits

Competitive salary & benefits

Ongoing training and development

Flexible working options

24/7 confidential support

Qualifications

• Candidate should be pursuing CIMA qualification.
• Proven analytical skills for financial reporting.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly profit forecasts for management.
• Review and analyze quote profitability.
• Perform month-end close activities and reconciliations.
• Participate in stock take processes.
• Prepare management pack of financial results.

Skills

Financial reporting

Analysis

SAP

Excel

Education

CIMA qualification

Tools

Navision

Job description

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 Whittlesey. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the role will support the Finance Department through provision of professional, reliable and accurate reporting on business performance and balance sheet management with a focus on effective financial controls.

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

• Preparation of a weekly profit forecast for the Senior Management Team
• Review and provide commentary on weekly reports analysing quote profitability
• Tracking intercompany purchases of raw materials reconciling to the GL and delivery notes
• Perform month-end close activities such as producing and reviewing reports, posting journal entries, reviewing and reconciling accounts, calculating accruals, provisions and prepayments and upload of data from SAP to HFM
• Preparation of Balance sheet reconciliations and other month end control reports
• Participate in the monthly stock take process
• reperform the count of a sample taken from the stock count sheets
• accurately record stock levels in Navision
• Preparation of department cost center reports
• Preparation the monthly sales report for the General Manager and Sales Team
• Prepare monthly management pack of financial and operational results
• Provide cover for the Credit Control and Purchase Ledger functions
  
  

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.