Accountant, Financial Reporting

Are you looking to level up your finance career in a global business?

If the answer is "Yes", then DS Smith are looking for someone like you to join as a Accountant, to help them deliver outstanding financial reporting across their UK operations.

Working closely with teams across our Shared Service Centre, including P2P and Credit & Collections, you'll help deliver a smarter, more efficient accounting service aligned with our Group policies.

From preparing monthly management accounts to improving processes and supporting site leaders with insightful financial analysis - this is a hands-on, varied role where you'll make an impact.

• Deliver monthly management accounts, variance analysis and site-specific financial reports
• Process journals, accruals, and adjustments (standard and non-standard)
• Manage journal templates and ensure ledger accounts are reconciled in a timely manner
• Support Group and Divisional reporting needs
• Engage collaboratively with cross-functional finance teams to enhance, streamline and strengthen core accounting processes
• Play an active role in enhancing close efficiency through structured continuous improvement
• Provide ad hoc support to Senior Accountants and Head of Finance Support & Reporting

• Qualifications are not essential if you have proven relevant experience
• Experience in management or financial accounting and monthly reporting
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems
• Confident using Excel to analyse and present data
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Independent, proactive and collaborative approach
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain finance to non-finance stakeholders

• Advice and editing on your current CV
• Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
• Paid holiday
• Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
• Chance to receive £300
  * for referring a friend
• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
• Competitive rates of pay

Does this role sound interesting?

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to:
Right to work check, Medical assessment and reference check