Nordic Speaker Trainee / Junior Accountant - Full Training, Paid Study

JR United Kingdom; North East; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global distributor in the UK is seeking a Nordic Speaker Trainee/Junior Accountant. This full-time role offers competitive pay and study support for a fully-funded accountancy qualification. Candidates should be fluent in a Nordic language and eager to grow in finance. The position is hybrid working, blending in-office and remote work. Don't miss this chance to kickstart your accounting career with significant company backing.

Benefits

Full study support (CIMA/ACCA)

Market competitive salary

Excellent company benefits

Qualifications

• No finance/accountancy experience necessary.
• Ambitious and hungry to grow.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in the European Finance Centre.
• Perform journal entry processing and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects for finance exposure.

Skills

Fluent in a Nordic language (e.g. Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish)

Well-organised with strong communication and teamwork skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive

SAP experience is a bonus

Education

University graduate or career switcher ready to begin accountancy studies

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newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.08.2025

Expiry Date:

18.09.2025

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Job Description:

Were ready to invest in you. Join our winning team.

Are you a driven, Nordic-speaking individual looking to kickstart your career in finance? Ready to earn while you learn - on a fully-funded accountancy qualification within a global leader that champions your personal and professional growth?

If you're looking for a future-focused finance role where your potential is backed by a $9 billion business, wed love to hear from you.

The Role at a Glance:
Nordic Speaking Trainee Accountant
Bradford (Hybrid Working 3 days in office, 2 days WFH)
Competitive Market Salary
Plus Full Study Support (CIMA/ACCA) & Excellent Company Benefits
Permanent Full Time

Company: Global Distributor of chemicals, ingredients & speciality consumables used by global manufacturers in everyday products
Culture: Work with real purpose. Grow how you want to. Be who you are

In this early-career opportunity, youll:

Play a key role in our European Finance Centre, supporting accurate month-end and year-end processes

Perform vital tasks including journal entry processing, balance sheet reconciliation and VAT/Fixed Asset accounting

Partner with experienced finance professionals to ensure internal controls (SOX) are met

Rotate across technical accounting streams (GRNI, Fixed Assets, VAT, Leases) to broaden your experience

Contribute to ad hoc projects, gaining commercial and operational finance exposure

Work in a dynamic environment that supports your studies and career aspirations

About you:

Language: Fluent in a Nordic language (e.g. Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish)

Education: University graduate or career switcher ready to begin your accountancy studies (ACCA/CIMA)

Experience: No Finance / Accountancy experience necessary, but a footing in this field would be welcomed.

Mindset: Ambitious, detail-oriented, proactive, and hungry to grow

Skills: Well-organised with strong communication and teamwork skills; SAP experience is a bonus

Aspirations: You want to become a fully qualified accountant and build a long-term career with a global brand

Who we are:

With revenues in excess of $9 billion, Univar Solutions is one of the largest global distributors of chemicals and specialty products. From life-saving pharmaceuticals and clean energy to beauty, food, and electronics, our products touch nearly every aspect of modern life.

Our European Finance Centre (EFC) is a powerhouse of talent and innovation, offering early-career professionals hands-on training, study support, and real responsibility from day one.

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes competitive pay, study support, and a wide range of benefits to support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Our Values:

Serious about safety
We do what we say
Where people matter
Valuable to others
Together we win

This is more than just a job - its the first step in a global finance career with a company that will invest in your growth, fund your qualifications, and give you the platform to thrive. If you're ready to turn ambition into achievement and speak the language of success (in both finance and Nordic), we want to hear from you.

Apply now and let your journey with Univar Solutions begin.

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