Financial Accountant

Company: Univar
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Location: Bradford
Job Description:

Overview

In this role, you will contribute to accurate monthly closings for the EFC/EMEA entities, maintain balance sheet integrity, and support interdepartmental reporting. You’ll work with FP&A, operations, and HR to ensure precise reporting, while assisting year-end statutory and tax processes. You’ll be a key liaison for auditors and help sustain internal controls like SOX compliance, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and tackle ad-hoc finance projects. This is a hands-on position in a global distributor committed to people, impact, and continuous development.

Pay / Benefits

  • Total Rewards package
  • market aligned pay and incentives
  • diverse benefits offering
  • support for wellbeing
  • inclusive workplace culture

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

Key requirements

  • CIMA / ACCA / ACA part qualified, qualified, or qualified by experience
  • well organized and capable of working in a fast-paced environment
  • ability to work independently and support GL team
  • ambition and proactive attitude
  • ambition
  • proactive attitude
  • well organized
  • SAP experience preferred but not essential
  • financial accounting and journal entries
  • balance sheet reconciliations

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Posted: October 1st, 2026