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

At DS Smith, we’re not just about packaging – we’re about smart, sustainable solutions, and that starts with world-class support functions.

About the role

We’re now looking for a driven and detail-focused Accountant to join our Business Service Centre in Caerphilly and help us deliver outstanding financial reporting across the European team. This is your chance to be a key part of a high-performing finance team, supporting several UK sites with accurate reporting, analysis, and month-end processes.

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.

Other responsibilities will include:

• 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

• Collaborate with other finance teams to streamline and improve accounting processes

• Contribute to continuous improvement and smarter close processes

• Provide ad hoc support to Senior Accountants and Head of Finance Support & Reporting

About you

• Experience in management or financial accounting and monthly reporting

• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems

• Confident using Excel and PowerPoint 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

Benefits

• A competitive salary and discretionary bonus

• Study support and career development pathways

• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays, plus banked hours

• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 from home

• Pension scheme, life assurance, income protection

• Employee assistance programme and digital GP access

• Cycle to work scheme and discounts on shopping, travel and more

Location: Caerphilly – we operate on a hybrid basis, with 3 days in the office and 2 at home.