Finance Assistant

DS Smith; Louth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company near Louth is seeking a Finance Assistant to support finance and administrative tasks within a small team. This role involves managing inventory records, preparing month-end reports, and assisting site compliance. Ideal candidates should have GCSEs in Maths and English, relevant organizational experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Study support for professional qualifications

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Cycle to work program

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Eager to learn and proactive in handling duties.
• Experience in administration or purchasing roles.
• Previous finance or manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide finance administration support across the site.
• Manage stock reports and inventory records.
• Assist with month-end preparation and compliance tracking.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Understanding of GDPR

Organizational skills

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade 4 or above)

Business Administration qualification

Tools

SAP systems

Job description

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.

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