Job Description
Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock!\n\nAre 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.\n\nAbout Us\n\nWe 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.\n\nThe Role\n\nBanking Specialist\n\nAn exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Finance Team at the Smurfit Westrock Liverpool office. Reporting to the Treasury Accountant, the successful candidate will be responsible for Banking activities for UK & Ireland with an emphasis on maintaining highest quality of service to our internal customers. Process improvement, policy compliance and maximising relationships with both internal and external stakeholders are essential. \n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nManaging allocations and reporting on unallocated cash allocations for UK, especially relating to month end closing activities\n\t\nReview Bank Suspense accounts and conduct analysis on use of cheque deposits, with a drive to reduce\n\t\nSOX Activities including production of monthly bank reconciliations, SSU mandates with the possibility of increased activities depending on SSU scope\n\t\nIdentify opportunities for streamlining all processes and increase use of AI.\n\t\nIntercompany Direct Debit allocations and review of IHC (In House Cash) Accounts\n\t\nCentral co-ordinator for Credit Control / Credit Management activities including Customer Master Data, Supply Chain Finance and process improvements\n\t\nEnsuring you follow agreed financial controls and business processes.\n\t\nManaging the key relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.\n\t\nWorking collaboratively with the Management Team where required.\n\t\nConducting all payments for Smurfit Westrock UK & Ireland Corrugated, including a thorough review of all relevant master data (Cover Only)\n\nSkills, Knowledge and Experience:\n\nStrong transactional and system experience.\n\t\nAbility to establish and maintain relationships with internal & external stakeholders\n\t\nThe ability to plan and prioritise work generated from multiple sources and to ensure effective communication and redirection of general finance queries\n\t\nHighly numerate and analytical\n\t\nExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to communicate financial matters to a broad range of audiences\n\t\nHigh levels of IT literacy overall\n\t\nSelf-motivated and strong team player with drive to continue own development\n\t\nPositive 'can do' attitude with flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment\n\t\nAlways act with a professional manner especially in times where policies may be challenged\n\nWhat We Offer\n\nCompetitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, and a Cycle to Work scheme\n\t\nOngoing training and development opportunities\n\t\n24/7 confidential support for you and your family\n\t\nFlexible working options and family-friendly policies\n\t\nGuaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer)\n\nReady to make an impact? Apply today and help us build a sustainable future together.\n\nSmurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria.\n\nWe 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.\n\nWe practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job