Direct Tax Accountant

Pilgrim's Europe; Banbridge, Craigavon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Rushmere is seeking a Direct Tax Accountant to support financial reporting. The role involves managing tax declarations and collaborating with finance teams. Ideal candidates are ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CTA qualified with strong IFRS knowledge. This is a full-time office-based position with no remote work options. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Competitive Holiday Entitlement

Pension Contribution

Family Friendly Policies

Learning and Development Opportunities

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience in tax.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and UK corporate tax.
• Excellent skills in stakeholder management and interpersonal relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support in managing tax declarations and reporting for business units.
• Prepare and submit periodic tax and financial reports to HMRC.
• Ensure all reporting aligns with group and statutory deadlines.
• Participate in cross-functional projects, offering financial and tax expertise.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CTA qualified (or qualified by experience)

Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and UK corporate tax

Experience preparing and reviewing corporation tax computations

Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

Advanced IT proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Strong problem-solving mindset and collaborative approach

Education

Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience

Tools

SAP (preferred)

Job description

Job Title: Direct Tax Accountant

Location: Rushmere, Craigavon, Northern Ireland

Employment Type: Full-Time (5 days office-based, no hybrid working)

Purpose of the Role

As a Direct Tax Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in delivering value-added financial and tax reporting services to various business units across the group. Reporting to the Direct Tax Lead, you will ensure the accurate and timely provision of financial and tax information to key stakeholders including Senior Managers RTR, Head of Financial Services, and wider teams.

This is a dynamic and diverse role suited to a flexible, solutions-oriented professional with strong ERP and IT capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Direct Tax Lead in managing tax declarations and reporting for multiple business units.
• Prepare and submit periodic tax and financial reports to HMRC/Revenue.
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting to Pilgrim's US.
• Ensure all reporting aligns with group and statutory deadlines.
• Deliver key balance sheet reconciliations and support statutory accounting.
• Assist with SAO administration, Country-by-Country Reporting, and Pillar 2 analysis.
• Support annual corporation tax computations and quarterly instalment payments.
• Collaborate across finance teams to ensure consistency and best practice.
• Participate in cross-functional projects, offering financial and tax expertise.
• Uphold high standards of financial integrity and company values.
• Coach and support junior team members.

Skills & Experience Required

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CTA qualified (or qualified by experience) with minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and UK corporate tax.
• Experience preparing and reviewing corporation tax computations.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced IT proficiency, especially in Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and collaborative approach.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Experience with ERP systems and consolidation tools (SAP preferred).
• Familiarity with SOX controls and US GAAP.
• Exposure to transfer pricing.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a highly motivated and supportive finance team.
• Work in a role that offers variety, challenge, and the opportunity to make a real impact.
• Office-based role in a convenient location at Rushmere, Craigavon.

Please note: This role is fully office-based with no hybrid or remote working options.

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

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Our values

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