Job Description

We're 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, 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)
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, 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. 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 - 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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If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.

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