Management Accountant

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Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, GBR
In-Office
Mid level
Automotive
The Role
Manage month-end close, journals and reconciliations; prepare management packs with variance analysis; provide financial insights; support budgeting, forecasting and performance monitoring; partner with stakeholders; ensure statutory and US GAAP compliance; assist with audits, process improvements and finance projects.
Summary Generated by Built In

We’re looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join our team on a full-time basis at our Head Office in Wootton, Bedfordshire (MK43 9EJ). This is a fixed-term maternity cover position, and we're seeking a confident, capable professional who can quickly integrate into the team, take ownership of the role, and make an immediate impact. (Due to the location of the office, you must drive and have access to a car)

This role combines detailed financial work with business partnering to support growth and performance across the organisation. You will also work closely with the UK/IRE Head of Management Reporting and Finance Director.

Key responsibilities:

  • Deliver month-end close: journals, P&L, balance sheet reconciliations

  • Prepare management packs with analysis and variance commentary

  • Provide financial insights, highlighting risks and opportunities

  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring

  • Partner with departments and senior stakeholders

  • Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and US GAAP reporting

  • Assist with audits, process improvements, and finance projects

What we’re looking for:

Essential:

  • Part-qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with relevant experience

  • Strong Excel and MS Office skills (incl. PowerPoint)

  • Experience producing and presenting management information

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

  • Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities

  • Due to the location of the office, you must have access to a vehicle

Desirable:

  • Sarbanes-Oxley and JDE experience

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.

  • 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.

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

At Copart, we are focused on harnessing the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. By embracing diverse perspectives, we open doors to innovation and unleash the full potential of our team. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels appreciated, included, and inspired to grow and contribute meaningfully.

Skills Required

  • Part-qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with relevant experience
  • Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills (including PowerPoint)
  • Experience producing and presenting management information
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities
  • Access to a vehicle and ability to drive (due to office location)
  • Sarbanes-Oxley experience
  • JDE (JD Edwards) experience
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The Company
HQ: Dallas, TX
5,001 Employees
Year Founded: 1982

What We Do

Copart, a global online auto auction company headquartered in Dallas, Texas is a top-performing S&P 500 company, as noted by The Wall Street Journal. Copart is a global technology leader in the online vehicle auction industry that connects its buyers and sellers via its patented cutting-edge VB3 technology. With a passion for excellence, Copart has a great company culture and strong dedication to our employees. Founded in 1982, Copart connects more than 750,000 buyers and sellers from over 200 locations around the world. With our innovative technology, we remarket salvage and clean title vehicles to dealers, dismantlers, rebuilders, exporters and end users through a multi-channel online internet platform. Copart’s diverse and extensive inventory features more than 175,000 vehicles available online every day, including early and late-model cars, classics, trucks, SUVs, motorcycles, boats, jet-skis, snowmobiles and RVs. Copart sells vehicles on behalf of insurance companies, banks, finance companies, fleet owners, car dealerships, cars sourced from the general public and others. Because we are a 100% online auto auction company, Copart Members can browse our incredible inventory, set their own price and get great deals on vehicles through their home computer, smartphone or other mobile device. Copart’s vehicles can range in condition from damaged vehicles that can be used as rebuild projects to like-new, used vehicles. Copart is the parent company to a portfolio of auto service companies, including CashForCars.com, CrashedToys, and National Powersport Auctions (NPA). We currently operate in the United States (Copart.com), Canada (Copart.ca), the United Kingdom (Copart.co.uk), the Republic of Ireland (Copart.ie), Brazil (Copart.com.br), Germany (Copart.de), the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Bahrain (Copartmea.com), Spain (Copart.es), and Finland (copart.fi).

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