Accountant

DS Smith

Accountant role at DS Smith responsible for financial reporting and month-end processes. Contributing to financial analysis and accuracy within a high-performing finance team in Caerphilly.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeCaerphilly • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial accountingmanagement accountingmonthly reportingreconciliationsdata analysisfinancial processesinternal controlsaudit supportvariance investigationSOX compliance

Soft Skills

attention to detailtime managementindependentproactivecollaborativestrong communicationability to explain financeproblem-solvingcontinuous improvementtraining and development