Accounts Payable Clerk

Univar Solutions; Bradford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Univar Solutions is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk fluent in Swedish or Norwegian to lead invoice processing in Bradford. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced finance environment, managing invoices and supplier queries while ensuring attention to detail and organizational effectiveness. This role supports a diverse and inclusive culture within a leading global distributor dedicated to sustainable solutions.

Benefits

Total Rewards package

Diverse benefits offering

Work from home options (Hybrid)

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in Swedish or Norwegian.
• Experience in a fast-paced finance department is essential.
• Familiarity with SAP is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices received via email or post.
• Manage supplier queries and maintain supplier ledger.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Knowledge of finance processes

Communication

SAP

Job description

A Place Where People Matter - Growing our People to Grow Our Business
We're thrilled that you are exploring career opportunities where you can continue to make a positive difference every day to keep our communities healthy, fed, clean and safe.

Duties

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Clerk that has to speak either Swedish or Norwegian to join the team in Bradford. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, the main responsibility of this role will be invoice processing.

The working pattern is, Monday to Friday, a 35-hour week

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Receiving emailed invoices or via post
• Dragging and dropping invoices into the system to validate
• Further processing the invoices in the system by managing the exceptions
• Matching invoices to PO's or coding to GL codes & cost centres
• Reviewing, modifying and cancelling invoices where appropriate;
• Responding to vendor queries by email and telephone
• Solving issues with suppliers;
• Being responsible for your own supplier ledger
• Ability to work to strict deadlines;
• Any other duties relating to your ledger;

We Are Looking For

We are looking for an individual with an in-depth knowledge of a fast-paced finance department. Previous experience of working with new procedures, processes, and systems such as SAP would be advantageous. The successful individual will be able to work both independently and as part of a team, must be able to pay attention to detail and exhibit organizational skills due to the volume of processing required.

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives - from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees' physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges and respects the unique experiences, perspectives, and expertise of every employee. Through our dedicated Employee Resource Networks, we provide the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry while making a difference in our communities.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification

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