Banking Specialist in Liverpool

Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock! Are 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.

About Us: We 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.

The Role: An 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 the highest quality of service to our internal customers. Process improvement, policy compliance and maximising relationships with both internal and external stakeholders are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing allocations and reporting on unallocated cash allocations for UK, especially relating to month end closing activities.
• Review Bank Suspense accounts and conduct analysis on use of cheque deposits, with a drive to reduce SOX Activities including production of monthly bank reconciliations, SSU mandates with the possibility of increased activities depending on SSU scope.
• Identify opportunities for streamlining all processes and increase use of AI.
• Intercompany Direct Debit allocations and review of IHC (In House Cash) Accounts.
• Central co-ordinator for Credit Control / Credit Management activities including Customer Master Data, Supply Chain Finance and process improvements.
• Ensuring you follow agreed financial controls and business processes.
• Managing the key relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Working collaboratively with the Management Team where required.
• Conducting all payments for Smurfit Westrock UK & Ireland Corrugated, including a thorough review of all relevant master data (Cover Only).

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Strong transactional and system experience.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with internal & external stakeholders.
• The ability to plan and prioritise work generated from multiple sources and to ensure effective communication and redirection of general finance queries.
• Highly numerate and analytical.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to communicate financial matters to a broad range of audiences.
• High levels of IT literacy overall.
• Self-motivated and strong team player with drive to continue own development.
• Positive 'can do' attitude with flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Always act with a professional manner especially in times where policies may be challenged.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, and a Cycle to Work scheme.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• 24/7 confidential support for you and your family.
• Flexible working options and family-friendly policies.
• Guaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer).

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build a sustainable future together. Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria. We 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. We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job.