Financial Accountant

Copart UK Limited; Wootton Green; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a detail-oriented full-time Financial Accountant based in Wootton Green. This role involves preparing UK statutory accounts and coordinating external audits, working closely with the Financial Reporting Manager. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong knowledge of SOX, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Excel. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance across UK operations while contributing to process improvements. A comprehensive benefits package is also offered.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Paid day to volunteer

Healthcare Cash Plan

Pension scheme

Shares purchase at discounted rate

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life insurance

Exclusive discounts

Goal support tools

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) or experience in general control management.
• Previous audit experience.
• Up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards and recent developments.

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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• 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.