Assistant Financial Accountant

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

Job summary

Univar Solutions is seeking a Nordic speaking Assistant Financial Accountant for their European Finance Centre. You will manage Nordic entities, handle period-end closing, balance sheet reconciliations, and journal entries. This role offers the chance to pursue professional accountancy qualifications with study support, well-suited for motivated individuals aiming to grow in finance.

Benefits

Total Rewards package

Study support for professional qualifications

Diverse benefits

Qualifications

• Looking for candidates starting or looking to pursue CIMA/ACCA qualification.
• Experience with SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate period-end closing.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Process journal entries and support SOX/internal controls.

Skills

Fluency in a Nordic language

Organizational skills

Proactive attitude

Experience with SAP

Education

Professional accountancy qualification (CIMA/ACCA)

Job description

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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 a Nordic speaking Assistant Financial Accountant to join the European Finance Centre (EFC). Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role will be responsible for the Nordic entities and will work across the wider GL team. Key activities include ensuring timely and accurate period-end closing, maintaining the integrity of the balance sheet, processing journal entries, and other ad hoc duties.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Month-end close processes
• Journal processing
• SOX and internal controls
• Working in one of our technical streams (GRNI/Fixed Assets/VAT/Leases)
• Other ad-hoc duties

We Are Looking For

The successful applicant will be fluent in a Nordic language and have either started or be looking to start their professional accountancy qualification (CIMA/ACCA). The role offers study support. You must be well-organized, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, able to work independently, and collaborate with the GL team when required. Enthusiasm and a proactive attitude are essential. Experience with SAP is preferred.

This role provides a broad range of experience and is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, ambitious individual seeking to develop their career in finance and become a fully qualified accountant.

About Univar Solutions

Univar Solutions is a leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives—ranging from medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial cleaning materials. Our global team of over 9,500 employees supports 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 competitive pay, incentives, and diverse benefits to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions is committed to sustainable solutions that help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We are dedicated to building a diverse workforce and inclusive culture. We value the unique experiences, perspectives, and expertise of every employee. Through our Employee Resource Networks, we provide development and growth opportunities to empower our team to redefine our industry and make a positive impact in our communities.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classes.