Financial Accountant

About the role

We have a fabulous new opportunity for a highly skilled and forward-thinking individual to join as a Financial Accountant for TMS (Total Marketing Support), a unique and growing division of DS Smith PLC, a renowned packaging and display manufacturing company.

This is a brand-new role within the team and perfect for someone looking to use their experience to step into an in-house role.

Supporting the Financial Controller, the Financial Accountant would be assisting with all management and financial reporting, ensuring the financial information contained therein is of high quality and accurate. They would also be responsible for working with the Finance Team to review and improve financial controls and processes and support the team during internal and external audits.

As this role works across the TMS, Division and Group Finance Teams, the ideal candidate would be able to work with a variety of stakeholders and present information in a clear, concise, and accessible manner. This role is ideal for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop their skills in a dynamic and growing business.

So, if you are a finance professional looking to make a step into a fast-paced, growth organisation then we might be looking for you!

About you

Relevant financial experience and qualifications (ideally ACA/ICAEW preferred)
Self-motivated, able to work under pressure and driven to succeed
Ability to analyse and dissect information and present results in a logical and understandable format for all
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting to senior level
Constructive challenger with a proactive and solution-focused approach
Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a dynamic environment
Advanced Excel proficiency

Location: This is a full time, hybrid role with 2 days on site (one of which is Tuesday) at our offices in Manchester.

About us

We’re DS Smith, the company who are redefining packaging for a changing world. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. Today, we operate in more than 90 different countries, proudly employing over 30,000 people, and supporting customers across sectors like FMCG, industrial, and e-commerce. We deliver on quality, service, innovation, and added value to deliver market-leading sustainable packaging solutions our customers need. Our industry needs to transform, and we’re building the team to drive change across Europe and North America.

To fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.

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