Tax Accountant

Pilgrims Europe; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Northern Ireland is looking for a Direct Tax Accountant to deliver crucial tax reporting and financial services across business units. The successful candidate will have ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CTA qualifications and at least 2 years of post-qualification experience. Responsibilities include managing tax declarations, preparing reports for HMRC, and collaborating on financial processes. The role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including healthcare and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Very competitive salary

Excellent healthcare benefits

33 holiday days each year

Free onsite parking

Discounted staff shopping

Access to study support

Qualifications

• Must be ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CTA qualified or qualified by experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and UK corporate tax is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Direct Tax Lead in managing tax declarations.
• Prepare and submit tax and financial reports to HMRC.
• Collaborate across finance teams for best practices.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CTA qualified

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

Education

Minimum 2 years’ post-qualification experience

Job description

Direct Tax Accountant

Location: Rushmere, Craigavon, Northern Ireland

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.

Why Join Us?

• Very competitive salary
• Excellent healthcare benefits, including access to a 24/7 GP service and physio sessions.
• 33 holiday days each year (25 flexible booking days plus 8 bank holidays). Additionally we offer a holiday purchase scheme.
• Free onsite parking
• Discounted staff shopping as well as a range of discounts across Rushmere shopping centre.
• Free will writing service
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Access to study support for relevant examinations (ACCA, CIMA, etc.)

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. The Pilgrim's Europe team is based in Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses.