Senior Group Accountant

DS Smith

Senior Group Accountant ensuring smooth financial reporting and collaborating with external auditors at DS Smith. Liaising with stakeholders to provide financial information and reports.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure the month-end, quarterly and year-end processes are actioned smoothly
Collaborate with external auditors, planning and liaising to ensure audits are completed successfully
Liaise with senior stakeholders in the business providing ad-hoc information and reports
Provide information and support for the Group’s external auditors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Professional qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent
Demonstratable experience of working in a similar role
Experience of working with multi-currency consolidations
The ability to influence and confidently communicate and engage with a variety of stakeholders with varying levels of financial competence
Experience of presenting to senior stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Discretionary bonus
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Discounts
Cycle to work scheme

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Hard Skills & Tools

multi-currency consolidations

Soft Skills

influencecommunicationengagementpresentation

Certifications

ACAACCACIMA