Job Description

My job

One of the key objectives of Financial Services Function is to provide valued added expertise in financial and tax reporting services to other Business Units in the group.


We are seeking to recruit an

Assistant Accountant

into the

Direct Tax team

. Within this role there will be the opportunity of study support if relevant . You will be joining an established team .


The purpose of the role will be to;

To assist with the provision of accurate and timely financial & tax information to key stakeholders. These will include the Senior Managers RTR, Head of Financial Services, Direct Tax Lead and other teams within Financial Services and the wider business. Operating within the Tax & RTR stream, the Direct Tax Assistant Accountant will support closely with the Direct Tax Accountant in declarations and tax position of the business unit(s) and subsequent reporting. The Direct Tax Assistant Accountant will have excellent ERP & IT skills and be able to leverage on these to help deliver solutions to issues arising, deliver continuous systems improvement in collaboration with other departments. This role is an interesting and diverse role and will suit someone who is flexible and adept at problem solving. Ensuring consistency of accounting policy and Sox controls across the European businesses.

Essential Criteria

AAT qualified or looking to study AAT or ACCA with a minimum 1 years' relevant work experience. Experience in preparing corporation tax computations. Ability to build positive working relationships with stakeholders including Senior BU finance staff. A team player who can work collaboratively across business units. Strong interpersonal, planning and presentational skills. Willing and able to challenge existing processes and practices, and to find alternative solutions. Advanced IT skills including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

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

Our values

Determination

Simplicity

Availability

Humility

Discipline

Sincerity

Ownership