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 an 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.

Accountant

£170 - £200 per day dependant on experience

DS Smith, Ty Gwyrdd, 11 Beddau Way, Caerphilly, CF83 2AX

Mon-Fri, 40 hours per week, either 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm (hybrid Weds/Thurs remote)

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• 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

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