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About the role
Are you organised, reliable, and looking to begin (or continue) a career in finance? Our small, dedicated team at DS Smith Ralegh (near Louth) is looking for a Finance Assistant to support a range of finance and administrative tasks.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a medium-sized manufacturing environment that is part of the wider DS Smith & IP business. You’ll play a crucial part in ensuring our financial processes and site compliance run smoothly and efficiently.
This role offers a fantastic entry into the world of finance—could it be your first step into a rewarding career?
Responsibilities of the role
You’ll be part of an onsite team, responsible for providing finance administration support across the site. Your daily tasks will include:
Finance & Administrative Support
SAP Purchase Ledger entry
Month-end preparation
Managing stock reports and inventory records
Scanning and archiving Proof of Deliveries (PODs)
Assisting with policy governance and compliance tracking
Site & Contractor Administration
Issuing daily work permits for contractors
Supporting Health, Safety, Environment & Risk (HSER) requirements (RAMS, insurance compliance, etc.)
Organising site meetings and visitor arrangements
General office and correspondence duties
You’ll also assist with sales order processing and commercial invoicing cover (with full training provided).
About You
We are seeking someone who is proactive, eager to learn, and able to handle confidential information with accuracy and integrity.
Essential Skills & Qualifications:
GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English (Grade 4 or above)
Business Administration qualification or relevant organisational experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
Understanding of GDPR and working with sensitive data
Previous experience in administration or purchasing roles
Desirable:
Experience working in finance or manufacturing environments
Familiarity with SAP systems
Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn
What We Offer
We’re committed to helping you build a rewarding career. In return for your hard work and enthusiasm, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Competitive salary
Study support for professional qualifications
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension scheme, life assurance & income protection
Cycle to work program
Employee Assistance Programme, Digital GP & Health Checks
Retail and leisure discounts
Join us at DS Smith and help shape the future of sustainable packaging — while shaping a successful future for yourself.
Apply today to take the next step in your finance career.
Location: Manby (near Louth) - Aries House
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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