Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock!
Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we're committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development.
About Us
We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. Our focus is on the health and safety of our employees, the well-being of our communities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We support our team members to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment that values diversity.
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Plant Accountant to join our Finance Team here at Whittlesey. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the role will support the Finance Department through provision of professional, reliable and accurate reporting on business performance and balance sheet management with a focus on effective financial controls.
This is a great opportunity for someone to further develop their finance skills in a broad finance role and to achieve their CIMA qualification.
Preparation of a weekly profit forecast for the Senior Management Team
Review and provide commentary on weekly reports analysing quote profitability
Tracking intercompany purchases of raw materials reconciling to the GL and delivery notes
Perform month-end close activities such as producing and reviewing reports, posting journal entries, reviewing and reconciling accounts, calculating accruals, provisions and prepayments and upload of data from SAP to HFM
Preparation of Balance sheet reconciliations and other month end control reports
Participate in the monthly stock take process reperform the count of a sample taken from the stock count sheets
accurately record stock levels in Navision
Preparation of department cost center reports
Preparation the monthly sales report for the General Manager and Sales Team
Prepare monthly management pack of financial and operational results
Provide cover for the Credit Control and Purchase Ledger functions
Preparation of a weekly profit forecast for the Senior Management Team
Review and provide commentary on weekly reports analysing quote profitability
Tracking intercompany purchases of raw materials reconciling to the GL and delivery notes
Perform month-end close activities such as producing and reviewing reports, posting journal entries, reviewing and reconciling accounts, calculating accruals, provisions and prepayments and upload of data from SAP to HFM
Preparation of Balance sheet reconciliations and other month end control reports
Participate in the monthly stock take process reperform the count of a sample taken from the stock count sheets
accurately record stock levels in Navision
Preparation of department cost center reports
Preparation the monthly sales report for the General Manager and Sales Team
Prepare monthly management pack of financial and operational results
Provide cover for the Credit Control and Purchase Ledger functions
What We Offer
Competitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, and a Cycle to Work scheme
Ongoing training and development opportunities
24/7 confidential support for you and your family
Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
Guaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer)
Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build a sustainable future together.
Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria.
We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.
We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job.
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