Direct Tax Accountant

Pilgrim's Europe; Banbridge, Craigavon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food company is seeking a Financial & Tax Reporting Accountant in Banbridge. The role involves preparing tax reports, ensuring compliance with group policies, and driving system improvements. Ideal candidates will hold relevant qualifications and have experience in financial reporting. Join a collaborative team that values determination and simplicity, with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Competitive Holiday Entitlement

Pension Contribution

Family Friendly Policies

Learning and Development Opportunities

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' post-qualification experience in finance.
• Strong tax computation preparation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit periodic tax and financial reports.
• Contribute to monthly and annual financial reporting.

Skills

Technical knowledge of IFRS

Interpersonal skills

ERP and IT skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CTA qualified

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Financial & Tax Reporting Accountant

Location: Pilgrim's Shared Services Ltd

Department: Financial Services - Tax & Record to Report (RTR)

Reports to: Direct Tax Finance Lead

About Us

Pilgrim's Shared Services Ltd plays a vital role in delivering high-value financial and tax reporting expertise to our European business units. We’re committed to accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement, supporting strategic decision-making across the group.

The Role

We’re looking for a skilled and proactive Financial & Tax Reporting Accountant to join our Tax & RTR team. This is a dynamic and varied role, perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys solving problems.

You’ll work closely with the Direct Tax Lead and other senior stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate financial and tax reporting. Your strong ERP and IT skills will be key in driving system improvements and resolving reporting challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 policies and statutory deadlines.
• Deliver key balance sheet reconciliations and support entity-level reporting.
• Assist with tax postings and statutory accounting processes.
• Promote consistency and best practices across business units.
• Participate in cross-functional projects, offering financial and tax expertise.
• Support SOX compliance and harmonization of accounting policies across Europe.

Essential Criteria

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CTA qualified (or qualified by experience) with at least 2 years' post-qualification experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS.
• Experience preparing or reviewing corporation tax computations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with senior finance stakeholders.
• Advanced ERP and IT skills, with a focus on driving efficiencies and improvements.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team, where your expertise will make a real impact. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of financial and tax activities across multiple business units, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

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

Our values

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