Direct Tax Accountant

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

Job summary

A financial services company in Ipswich is seeking a Financial & Tax Reporting Accountant to ensure timely financial reporting and compliance with tax regulations. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of post-qualification experience and strong IFRS technical knowledge. This role requires excellent interpersonal skills and advanced ERP capabilities to drive reporting efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience.
• Experience preparing or reviewing corporation tax computations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit periodic tax and financial reports.
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Ensure reporting aligns with group policies.
• Deliver key balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with tax postings and statutory accounting processes.
• Promote consistency across business units.
• Participate in cross-functional projects.
• Support SOX compliance.

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.