Financial Accountant

Copart; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Accountant to manage statutory accounts and coordinate external audits at their Wootton office. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA), possess strong SOX knowledge, and have excellent communication skills. Benefits include 23 days of holiday, health plans, and a pension scheme. Join a diverse team and contribute to maintaining high-quality financial reporting and controls.

Benefits

23 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Paid volunteer day

Healthcare Cash Plan

Recognition Hub access

Contributory workplace pension

Discounted shares

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life insurance coverage

Exclusive discounts

Mortgage Advice tools

Qualifications

• Experience of preparing UK statutory accounts.
• Ability to assist in external statutory audits effectively.
• Knowledge of accounting standards and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of UK statutory accounts.
• Assist in external statutory audits and resolve queries.
• Conduct month-end journals and balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA)

Strong knowledge of Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX)

Communication of financial information

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Previous audit experience

Interpersonal and communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA)

Tools

JD Edwards

Microsoft Access

Job description

Copart UK Ltd are looking for a detail‑oriented and proactive full time Financial Accountant to support the preparation of UK statutory accounts and coordination of external audits to be 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.