At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to support month-end processes and ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Company: Univar Solutions, a global leader in chemical distribution with a focus on sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, study support for CIMA/ACCA, and diverse benefits for your wellbeing.
- Other info: Inclusive culture with growth opportunities and a commitment to diversity.
- Why this job: Kickstart your finance career while making a positive impact on communities worldwide.
- Qualifications: SAP experience preferred; strong organisational skills and attention to detail required.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 33000 £ per year.
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Job Summary
This is a training role within the Controllership team. The role is responsible for ensuring a timely and accurate period-end, maintaining the integrity of the balance sheet, processing of journal entries, assisting with audit requirements and statutory accounts production and other ad hoc duties.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Responsible for the month end close process and the provision of timely and accurate reporting
- Production and some review of reconciliations to ensure balance sheet integrity
- Assisting with external and internal audit requirements
- Journal processing
- Adherence to SOX and internal controls requirements
- Input into the continuous improvement and standardization of processes
- Member of one workstream (fixed assets/VAT/leases/GRNI) working across all entities within the FSS
- Other ad-hoc duties
We are looking for:
- SAP experience is desirable
- Well organised and able to work in a fast paced environment
- Timely and accurate month end reporting
- SOX compliant journals and balance sheet reconciliations
- Able to demonstrate improvements to processes that have achieved efficiency, effectiveness or compliance benefits
Study support provided to work towards CIMA/ACCA qualification.
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.
Assistant Financial Accountant - European Language Speaker in Bradford employer: Univar
Univar Solutions is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and growth. With a hybrid working model in Bradford, employees benefit from a balanced work-life environment, competitive pay, and a diverse range of benefits designed to enhance physical, emotional, and financial health. Join us to be part of a team that values sustainability and community impact, where your contributions truly matter.
