About the Role
Are you ready to kick-start your career in Finance? At DS Smith, we’re looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our 2025 Business Services - Finance Apprenticeship Programme.
Our Finance team plays a pivotal role in guiding the company's growth trajectory, through meticulous financial analysis and foresight, it fosters a culture of accountability and transparency, underpinning the company's long-term financial sustainability and success.
The Finance Apprenticeship Programme is an exciting opportunity to build a strong foundation in finance, gain hands-on experience, and earn a nationally recognised qualification — all while working with one of Europe’s leading sustainable packaging businesses. the Finance function at DS Smith
What to expect:
Our two-year rotational programme gives you real-world experience across a range of core finance functions, including:
- Accounts Receivable
- Credit & Collections
- Introduction to Accounting & Financial Management
You’ll also have potential exposure to other key areas such as Payroll and Pensions.
Who we’re looking for:
We want people who are:
- Eager to learn and grow
- Detail-oriented and organised
- Good communicators and team players
- Interested in building a long-term career in finance
Why choose DS Smith?
Our Transactional Finance and Accounting teams support over 60 sites across the UK, playing a vital role in keeping our business running smoothly. We are committed to delivering excellent service to both internal and external customers.
You’ll gain practical experience, develop your skills, and study towards your AAT Level 2 and 3 qualifications with full funding and support from DS Smith. Training is provided by a trusted, locally based provider, and we’ll continue to support your studies if you progress into a permanent role.
Qualifications & Assessment
Minimum of 5 GCSE Grade A-C (4 and above) including English Language, Mathematics and Science or equivalent
Successful candidates will be invited to an interview which will start with a 10-minute presentation you have prepared to include an introduction of yourself, the skills and attributes you can bring to the role, your knowledge of DS Smith and why you feel it would be a great place to work, followed by a series of competency-based questions.
Location: Caerphilly
Closing Date: 23rd May 2025
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 30 different countries, 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.
Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria.
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What We Do
DS Smith provides innovative packaging solutions, paper products and recycling services with a commitment to sustainability and a circular economy.
Our core purpose is to Redefine Packaging for a Changing World, and our expert teams work closely with like-minded partners to incorporate renewable resources for products that minimize our environmental impact, reduce complexity and increase profitability through supply chain optimization
