Accountant

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:

Ensure all financial transactions are processed accurately, completely and within agreed SLAs, so that company accounts reflect a true and fair financial position.

Take clear ownership of assigned balance sheet accounts, including timely preparation, review and documentation of reconciliations in line with month‑end deadlines.

Deliver month‑end close activities to agreed timetables, investigating and resolving variances promptly to ensure accurate reporting.

Maintain robust records, reconciliations and supporting documentation to provide a clear audit trail and meet statutory, regulatory and internal control requirements.

Identify, investigate and explain financial irregularities or variances, making appropriate adjustments or escalating issues to senior management where required.

Ensure all processes and controls are performed in accordance with SOX and internal control frameworks, evidencing compliance at all times.

Maintain accurate data within financial systems, ensuring consistency between sub‑ledgers and the general ledger.

Support internal and external audits by providing timely, accurate information and explanations as required.

Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes, controls and ways of working to improve efficiency, accuracy and control.

Participate in training and ongoing professional development to maintain technical knowledge and meet the evolving requirements of the business.

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.

Ready to take the next step in your finance career with a business that’s shaping the future of sustainable packaging?