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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 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 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: Study support for professional qualifications 25 days holiday + bank holidays 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. #LI-CE Welcome to the careers page for DS Smith employees who do not have a DS Smith email account. If you have landed on this page and are a DS Smith employeewitha DS Smith email account or you don't currently work at DS Smith please click here and select the relevant option#J-18808-Ljbffr