Full-Time
DS Smith
5,001-10,000 employees
Sustainable packaging and recycling solutions provider
No salary listed
Entry, Junior
Cardiff, UK
3 days a week in the office and 2 days at home
- IT literate, including good knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- An Accountancy or Finance related degree or qualification
- Willingness to learn and develop your skills through individual work and by working closely with your team
- Excellent time management skills so that you can help the whole team during busier periods
- Providing appropriate and timely financial reports covering various metrics as required by site management, including monthly management accounts and variance analysis
- Supporting accountants in producing a monthly Profit & Loss Statement and Balance Sheet
- Supporting Group and Divisional reporting requirements
- Providing routine and ad-hoc analysis as requested by site operations, Finance Business Partners, Division and Group Finance
- Supporting Annual Planning and periodic forecasting process
- Processing of standard and non-standard journals
- Ensuring that all general ledger accounts are reconciled on a timely basis
- Previous experience of providing accounting or reporting services would be advantageous
- Experience of using SAP or a similar ERP system would also be helpful
DS Smith provides sustainable, plastic-free packaging solutions and offers services such as recycling and the production of paper products. The company serves a wide range of clients, including large corporations and small businesses, primarily in the consumer goods, e-commerce, and industrial sectors. By focusing on a circular economy, DS Smith aims to minimize waste and enhance resource efficiency while reducing carbon emissions and waste pollution. Their goal is to lead the transition to a circular economy through their Now and Next strategy.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1940
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Increased demand for sustainable packaging drives innovation in fiber-based materials.
- International Paper's acquisition provides DS Smith with increased resources and market reach.
- Partnerships with automotive and food industries indicate growing trends towards sustainable packaging.
What critics are saying
- Integration challenges with International Paper could disrupt operations and affect morale.
- Divestment of five European factories may lead to supply chain disruptions.
- Increasing raw material costs, particularly recycled paper, could squeeze profit margins.
What makes DS Smith unique
- DS Smith specializes in sustainable, plastic-free packaging solutions.
- The company offers integrated recycling and sustainable paper products.
- DS Smith focuses on end-to-end environmentally friendly packaging solutions.
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Benefits
Paid Vacation
401(k) Company Match
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Mental Health Support
Flexible Work Hours
Company News
DS Smith celebrates double triumph at Excellence in Flexography Awards 2025.
DS Smith partnered with TPV Automotive, a supplier of manufactured components to the automotive industry, to develop a plastic-free packaging solution for BMW's car wheel carriers.
DS Smith has partnered with Priméale, a subsidiary of agriculture and food group Agrial, to develop a plastic-free, fiber-based punnet for Priméale's Vegetable Kit Range.
In 2022, DS Smith launched the Bumper Outer Shipper packaging service to optimize the packaging of individual vehicle parts for JLR worldwide.
Tim Nicholls, who has served as CFO since 2018, has been appointed Executive Vice President and President of DS Smith, an International Paper company.