Direct Tax Accountant

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

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Chelmsford is seeking a proactive Financial & Tax Reporting Accountant to enhance their Tax & RTR team. You will prepare and submit tax reports, align financial reporting with policies, and improve reporting efficiencies. Ideal candidates will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CTA qualified with strong IFRS knowledge and excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience.
• Experience preparing or reviewing corporation tax computations.
• Strong interpersonal skills for relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit periodic tax and financial reports to HMRC.
• Contribute to financial reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Promote consistency and best practices across business units.

Skills

Technical knowledge of IFRS

Interpersonal skills

Advanced ERP skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CTA qualified

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

About Pilgrim's Shared Services

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.