Assistant Tax Accountant

Pilgrim's Europe; Banbridge, Craigavon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Northern Ireland is looking for a flexible Assistant Tax Accountant to join their Financial Services team. The ideal candidate will assist with tax declarations and financial reporting while ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years' experience and a strong technical knowledge of IFRS. This role offers opportunities for growth and development within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Competitive Holiday Entitlement

Pension Contribution

Family Friendly Policies

Learning and Development Opportunities

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role.
• Experience preparing/reviewing corporation tax computations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing periodic tax and financial reports for HMRC/Revenue.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles.
• Deliver accurate balance sheet reconciliations and tax postings.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong technical knowledge of IFRS

Excellent ERP and IT skills

Problem-solving

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CTA qualified or part-qualified

Job description

Overview

Location: Rushmere, Craigavon

Department: Financial Services

Job Title: Assistant Tax Accountant

Reporting to: Direct Taxation Finance Accountant

About Us

Pilgrim's Shared Services Ltd is a key part of a global organisation, delivering high-quality financial and tax reporting services to business units across Europe. We pride ourselves on adding value through expertise, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a flexible, detail-oriented Assistant Tax Accountant to join our Financial Services team. This is a diverse and rewarding role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys problem-solving.

You'll work closely with the Direct Tax Lead, supporting tax declarations, financial reporting, and compliance across multiple business units. Your work will directly contribute to the accuracy and timeliness of financial and tax information shared with key stakeholders, including senior managers and our US parent company.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing periodic tax and financial reports for HMRC/Revenue.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles.
• Deliver accurate balance sheet reconciliations and tax postings.
• Ensure consistency in accounting policies and SOX controls across European entities.
• Collaborate on cross-functional projects, offering financial and tax expertise.
• Contribute to SAO administration, Country-by-Country Reporting, and Pillar 2 analysis.
• Assist with VAT and Intrastat reconciliations.

What We're Looking For

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CTA qualified or part-qualified (or qualified by experience).
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS.
• Experience preparing/reviewing corporation tax computations.
• Excellent ERP and IT skills, with a passion for systems improvement.

Why Join Us?

At Pilgrim's, you'll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team. We offer opportunities for growth, development, and the chance to make a real impact in a global business.

The Company

Pilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets. Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products. Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses.

What we'll bring to the table

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive Holiday Entitlement
• Pension Contribution
• Family Friendly Policies
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Life Assurance

People matter

Our values

• Determination
• Simplicity
• Availability
• Humility
• Discipline
• Sincerity
• Ownership