Job Description

Location : Head Office, Belfast
Job Ref: UDF/2025/581
Employment : Full-Time Permanent
Closing Date : 03 February 2026 05:00 pm

Dale Farm Cooperative is a UK dairy farmer co-operative owned by over 1200 dairy farmers who supply us with fresh milk. Dale Farm has operations throughout the UK and Ireland producing and distributing a wide range of dairy products which it sells across the UK and Ireland as well as exporting to over 45 countries worldwide.


At Dale Farm virtually every career discipline is represented in our workforce, from production, engineering and distribution, to sales & marketing and food technology/quality assurance, to Finance, HR and IT through to general management. Our standards are high and when we recruit we are looking for those with energy and drive, who are keen for responsibility and motivated to succeed with a record of achievement and with the potential to develop as the company grows.

Culture

Our culture is based on setting best in class standards, working to-wards and delivering on committed objectives, striving for constant improvement and involving everyone in the company. We strive to develop our people and harness everyone's contribution to deliver a winning team.

Equal Opportunities

The company is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to a safe, inclusive and relationship based workspace.

Benefits

In return, we offer a high degree of responsibility, plenty of challenge, good opportunities for learning and personal development and rewarding benefit packages, all within a fast moving and results oriented environment.

The Role

Reporting to the Director of Group Finance, you will lead all matters relating to the group's tax environment, reporting and compliance requirements. You will work collaboratively across the business to deliver high?quality tax and financial reporting for key internal and external stakeholders. As a key member of the finance team, the role will focus on taxation and producing high-quality financial reports.


The successful candidate will bring experience in leading and managing a range of group tax activities, supported by strong technical expertise in taxation and accounting.

What you'll be doing:

Lead on all aspects of group tax activities, including corporation tax, VAT, PAYE, and customs, and report to internal and external stakeholders. Play a central role in intergroup accounting, including M&A activity, cross border transactions, and transfer pricing documentation. Support financial reporting, including statutory accounts and compliance submissions. Contribute to internal reporting cycles, including balance sheet reconciliations and other financial analysis as required. Work collaboratively across the finance team to ensure best practice and strong control environments in relation to tax and financial reporting. Provide commercial and operational business partnering and support bespoke project work as required. Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting processes. Drive continuous improvement across systems, processes and controls, which supports the group's Digital Transformation project. Carry out other appropriate duties, as required.

What we are looking for:

Qualified accountant with any of the internationally recognised professional accounting bodies (ICAI, ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA etc). Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role, preferably within a Dairy/Agri-Food/FMCG environment. Strong knowledge of taxation and statutory reporting (corporation tax, PAYE, VAT, customs etc.) Experience with cross border trading and associated tax implications. Experience of compliance type workstreams, including reporting to HMRC, INI, ONS, auditors, advisors, and banking partners. Advanced financial modelling and data analysis skills; with excellent Excel capability. Experience of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central (desirable) Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to present information and issues in a clear and concise manner. Collaborative approach with finance and non-finance teams. Ambitious, proactive and able to work under pressure to support decision making and problem solving. Right to Work in the UK (Sponsorship is not available)

Why Dale Farm?

We have a lot to offer our employees, including:

This role offers hybrid working based on the company's current hybrid working arrangement. Salary depending on experience Learning and development opportunities to support your career 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays contributary company pension Life Assurance




Supportive work environment and culture, which is based on our core values:

Teamwork | Positivity | Resolve | Ambition | Curiosity | Accountability

You can find out more about life at Dale Farm on our LinkedIn and Facebook Career pages, and on our company website.


linkedin.com/company/dale-farm-ltd/


facebook.com/DaleFarmCareers/


dalefarm.co.uk/careers





The closing date for applications is

3rd February 2026

Only applications with a valid permit to work in the UK, and those within reasonable commuting distance to Belfast will be accepted.


No unsolicited CVs from Agencies.





We are an Equal Opportunities employer