At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team as a Nordic Speaker Trainee and kickstart your finance career with hands-on training.
- Company: Univar Solutions, a global leader in chemical distribution, committed to your growth.
- Benefits: Earn while you learn with full study support and competitive pay.
- Other info: Enjoy a hybrid working model and excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while gaining valuable qualifications and experience.
- Qualifications: Fluent in a Nordic language; no prior finance experience needed, just ambition!
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 32000 £ per year.
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, we’d love to hear from you.
The Role at a Glance:
- Nordic Speaking Trainee Accountant Bradford (Hybrid Working – 3 days in office, 2 days WFH)
- 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, you’ll:
- 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. 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.
This is more than just a job - it’s 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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