Step into a pivotal role within our Caerphilly SSC team, supporting DS Smiths largest divisionUK Packaging. As Divisional Accountant, youll lead the delivery of accurate, timely monthly consolidated results in HFM, partnering with the wider finance community to guide submissions and ensure high-quality, on-time reporting.
Youll act as a key link between the R2R team and divisional leadership, confidently discussing performance with senior management and influencing decisions across the business.
Alongside monthly reporting, youll drive improvements in central financial planning and reporting, support integration projects, work with local UK finance teams, and help shape future processes. Youll also contribute to SSC performance reporting and coordinate activities for statutory accounts, audits, and divisional policy compliance.
Other responsibilities will include:
Review and consolidate monthly HFM submissions for the UK Packaging Division
Provide routine and ad-hoc analysis and reporting, ensuring that all reporting, including non-standard reporting, is done in an efficient and effective manner
Standardise processes and reporting, where possible across functions, sites and systems
Provide support to the wider UK Packaging team ensuring reporting deadlines are maintained
Become the first point of call for HFM reporting and analysis at the SSC
Support the close process to ensure that reporting deadlines are maintained completing key tasks
Identify areas of improvement to facilitate a smarter close process
Assist in preparation of Divisional Statutory Accounts
Assist in preparation of annual statutory and local reporting
Provide Support for Finance Manager Reporting and Control when required across all areas of the team including: Head Office Accounting, Fixed Assets Accounting and Consolidation
Key contact for any internal and external audits
Ensure adherence to company policy and align to any policy changes, identifying changes required and implementing these changes
Potential management of a team consisting of Accountants and Assistant Accountants
About you
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
Qualified Accountant, or Part Qualified, with significant experience (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)
Strong IT and Microsoft Office skills
Solid HFM experience is an advantage
Experience in using SAP system is an advantage
Experience of consolidation
Organised and able to manage own workload
Ability to communicate and work well with stakeholders throughout the business
Location: Caerphilly We operate on a hybrid basis, with 3 days in the office and 2 at home.
Ready to take the next step in your finance career with a business thats shaping the future of sustainable packaging?
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