Copart UK Ltd are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Financial Accountant to support the preparation of UK statutory accounts and coordination of external audits, based at our head office in Wootton, Bedfordshire MK43 9EJ.

As a Financial Accountant you will work closely with the Financial Reporting Manager and Head of Financial Reporting, playing an important role in delivering high-quality reporting and supporting process improvements. Alongside this, you will contribute to maintaining effective financial controls and ensuring compliance across UK operations.

Key Responsibilities:-

• Support the preparation and completion of UK statutory accounts.
• Assist in the external statutory audits, liaising with auditors and resolving queries.
• Process month-end journals and complete balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with filing requirements, including statutory accounts, VAT returns, HMRC submissions, and Office for National Statistics returns.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvements and business process re-engineering.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls, including collation and maintenance of evidence.
• Provide accurate data and analytics to the tax team to support tax computations and returns.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards and apply changes as required.
• Perform any other duties as required by your line manager.

What we need from you:

Essentials

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA).
• Strong knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) or experience in general control management.
• Commercially minded with the ability to communicate financial information effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Previous audit experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across teams.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards and recent developments.

Desirables

• Experience of JD Edwards
• Experience of Microsoft Access

What we offer you in return:

• Time For You: Relax with 23 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and an extra day for a personal special occasion.
• Give Back: Receive a paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
• Health & Wellness: Healthcare Cash Plan, allowing you to claim cash back on a range of healthcare products and services including dental, optical, chiropody, and specialist consultations, tests, and scans and Virtual GP access.
• Appreciating You & Others: Celebrate special moments with access to our Recognition Hub and E-card collection.
• Your Future: Join our contributory workplace pension scheme for financial security.
• Investment: Purchase shares in our global company at a discounted rate.
• Fitness & Health: Save money while commuting with our Cycle to Work Scheme and access fitness videos and gym discounts.
• Life Assurance: Enjoy peace of mind with our life insurance coverage.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access our deals hub for savings on everyday purchases and family activities.
• Goal Support: Use tools like Mortgage Advice, Life Coaching, and our Money Hub to achieve your goals.

Copart are an equal opportunity employer, proudly hiring a diverse workforce. Discrimination is expressly forbidden and we therefore kindly welcome all applications.