Are you looking to level up your finance career in a global business?
If the answer is "Yes", then DS Smith are looking for someone like you to join as a Accountant, to help them deliver outstanding financial reporting across their UK operations.
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.
Role - Accountant
Pay - £170 - £200 per day dependant on experience
Location- DS Smith, Ty Gwyrdd, 11 Beddau Way, Caerphilly, CF83 2AX
Shift pattern- Mon-Fri, 40 hours per week, either 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm (hybrid Weds/Thurs remote)
Start date - asap
Responsibilities:
- 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
Experience needed
- Qualifications are not essential if you have proven relevant experience
- Experience in management or financial accounting and monthly reporting
- Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems
- Confident using Excel 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:
- Advice and editing on your current CV
- Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
- Paid holiday
- Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
- Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend
- Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
- Competitive rates of pay
Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a team member will be in contact if you meet our requirements.
All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, Medical assessment and reference check.
Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.