Financial Accountant

Univar; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

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Job summary

Univar Solutions is seeking a Financial Accountant to join the European Finance Centre (EFC) and support timely period-end reporting and balance sheet integrity. You will process journal entries and collaborate with FP&A, country finance, operations, and HR to ensure accurate reporting across EMEA.

The role offers exposure to year-end statutory and tax compliance, SOX control support, and mentoring junior staff, with SAP experience preferred and language skills welcome.

Qualifications

• Must be CIMA/ACCA/ACA part qualified, qualified, or qualified by experience.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Monthly financial accounting for the EFC EMEA entities.
• Detailed variance analysis on monthly financial reports.
• Preparation and approval of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Coordinate with FP&A, country finance, operations and HR to ensure accurate reporting.
• Year-end statutory and tax compliance.
• Main contact for internal and external auditors.
• Support SOX compliance and ad-hoc duties.

Skills

Organised

Independent worker

Proactive attitude

SAP

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA part qualified or qualified by experience

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Duties

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Accountant to join the European Finance Centre (EFC) to further their development and career. Reporting to the European Financial Controller, this role will perform the activities required to ensure timely and accurate period-end reporting, maintain the integrity of the balance sheet, processing of journal entries, as well as support on ad hoc projects and the mentoring of junior staff.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Monthly financial accounting for the EFC EMEA entities
• Detailed variance analysis on the monthly financial reports
• Preparation and approval of balance sheet reconciliations
• Working closely with the FP&A, in country finance, operations and HR teams to ensure transactions are accurately reported
• Year-end statutory and tax compliance
• Key contact for internal and external auditors
• Assist with maintaining SOX compliance
• Other ad-hoc duties

We Are Looking For

The successful applicant must be CIMA / ACCA / ACA part qualified, qualified, or qualified by experience. You must be well organised and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to work independently, whilst displaying enthusiasm to assist other members of the GL team when required. Ambition and a proactive attitude are essential. Experience of SAP is preferred but not essential. European language skills preferred but not essential.

The role will provide a broad range of experience and is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, ambitious individual, looking to further develop their career in finance.

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