At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our finance team to manage and report on company finances effectively.
- Company: Smurfit Westrock, a leader in sustainable packaging solutions.
- Benefits: Full-time role with competitive salary and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Dynamic workplace with a focus on teamwork and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: 3+ years of experience in finance, ideally in manufacturing.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
- General Information
- Job ID ATR67417
- Posting Job Title Management Accountant (12 months FTC)
- Locations Leicester
- Employment Type Full Time
- Date Posted 24-Sep-2026
- Relocation Support No
- Description & Requirements
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.
Job Purpose
The Management Accountant is an integral part of the Leicester finance team responsible for maintaining an efficient and accurate finance function within the business.
The role involves assisting accounting personnel/management in the maintenance, reporting and management of the company's finances.
- Job Responsibilities/Key accountabilities
- To assist with the accurate and timely preparation & submission of monthly, quarterly and annual financial information (e. g.
P&L's, Balance Sheets, FRP, Cash Flow) that meets the needs of management, the company, government and statutory bodies;
- To ensure financial consistency in accordance with SOX, Corporate Guidelines and support best practice approaches;
- To provide local management with information and analysis in order to assist them with improved decision-making;
- To ensure statutory compliance surrounding VAT, EC sales, Intrastat and payroll;
- To work closely with the external SSC on the transactional service they provide to business including AP, AR, Interco and bank postings;
- To work closely with SW centralised collection team in order to assist them with the on time collection of company's debt and queries resolution;
- To assist with the monitoring, recording and reporting of capital spend against capital projects;
- To assist with recording and reporting of all company stocks including stocks of raw materials, WIP and finished goods.
- To assist with all internal and external audit requests within the published timescale for these audits;
- Be able to deliver business support to both profit centres and internal cost centres alike, manage priorities and demands on time accordingly;
- Ensure that internal controls are complete, robust and effective in order to safeguard company assets.
- To prepare and assist with preparation of Budgets and Forecasts.
- Knowledge, Skills, Experience
- At least 3 years experience.
- Minimum 2 years experience in a manufacturing/commercial environment, ideally batch manufacturing with multiple customers.
- Thorough understanding of internal controls and their implementation.
- Ability to self motivate.
- Experience of communicating at all levels.
- Highly computer literate with advanced Excel modelling skills and presentation skills
- High level of Numerical /Verbal reasoning skills
- Competencies
- Analytical thinking
- Multitask orientated
- Initiative
- Thoroughness
- Teamworking
- Rational persuasion
- Efficiency focused
- Concern for standards
- Working Environment
- Travel when required a few times a year.
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.
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Sr. Anlst, Accountant employer: Smurfit Westrock Company
Smurfit Westrock is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Leicester where employees are valued and encouraged to grow. With a strong commitment to sustainability and integrity, the company provides comprehensive benefits, fosters a culture of teamwork, and supports professional development, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in finance.
