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Smurfit Westrock Accountant in Bristol, United Kingdom
Join a business that\u2019s growing, ambitious, and values finance as a true partner to success.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Accountant who wants to make a real impact \u2014 not just report the numbers, but shape decisions, drive performance and support continuous improvement across a dynamic manufacturing operation. You\u2019ll work with a supportive, forward\u2011thinking team, gain exposure to a wide range of commercial and operational challenges, and play a key role in helping the site deliver strong results. If you\u2019re proactive, curious, and ready to take ownership in a fast\u2011paced environment, we\u2019d love to hear from you.
Job Responsibilities/Key accountabilities
Interpret and analyse the information flows to progress the understanding and engagement of local management and therefore improve decision-making/ profitability.
Implement change across all areas of the business - where identified - to maximise the benefits of continuous improvement activity. Continuous improvement mindset to act as a driver for change, development & efficiency improvements
Facilitate change in areas of under-performance, including the assessment of customer profitability, local purchasing decisions and their impact, the assessment and improvement of overall working capital performance and the improvement of efficiency/cost effectiveness of key business processes.
Support in the analysis of job costing and variance analysis.
Assist in the preparation of periodical forecasts and budget for the site.
Assist in the control of all the component parts of working capital and organise appropriate action to ensure it is controlled and minimised in total. To assist with the monitoring, recording and reporting of capital spend against capital projects.
Support with the preparation of the statutory annual financial statements & reporting. To assist with all internal and external audit requests within the published timescale for these audits
Support with fixed asset reporting, & transactional activities related to GL, accounts payable and receivables.
Support with month end close processes including posting journal entries, managing accruals and provisions.
Support with daily sales reporting and analysis.
Assist with reviewing, ensuring and further developing internal controls (SOX) and internal audits. Ensure that internal controls are complete, robust and effective to safeguard company assets.
To undertake any ad-hoc reporting needs of the division when required.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience
Qualified/ Part Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA/ ACA equivalent) or qualified by experience, especially if worked in manufacturing industry.
Knowledge in the areas of accounting, controlling, and reporting
Proactive, hardworking and someone who can build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
Ability to prioritise, work under pressure and be flexible.
Proficient in MS Packages including competent in Microsoft Excel. Exposure to Power BI
Flexible individual willing to take on tasks outside the list above and taking ownership of all assigned tasks
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.