Financial Accountant (EMEA) - Fast-Paced, Impactful Role

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

Job summary

Univar Solutions is recruiting a Financial Accountant for the European Finance Centre (EFC) based in Bradford. The role reports to the European Financial Controller and focuses on timely period-end reporting, balance sheet integrity, journal processing, and supporting ad hoc projects while mentoring junior staff.

The candidate should be CIMA/ACCA/ACA part qualified or equivalent, well organised, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• CIMA/ACCA/ACA part qualified or qualified by experience.
• Well organised and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• SAP experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CIMA/ACCA/ACA

SAP

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA part qualified

Tools

SAP

Job description

Univar Solutions is recruiting a Financial Accountant for the European Finance Centre (EFC) based in Bradford. The role reports to the European Financial Controller and focuses on timely period-end reporting, balance sheet integrity, journal processing, and supporting ad hoc projects while mentoring junior staff.

The candidate should be CIMA/ACCA/ACA part qualified or equivalent, well organised, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.