Accountant

We are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 65,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation, manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us Fair recruitment at DS Smith To fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed. Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria LI-CE DSCAE

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 our UK operations. 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 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