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