About The Role
GROUP DIRECT TAX ACCOUNTANT - Permanent Opportunity
LOCATION: Hillsborough, Northern Ireland
Benefits: Subsidised Private Medical Cover; Life Assurance Scheme, Contributory Pension, 35 Days annual leave (Including Public Holidays)
We are pleased to bring this rare opportunity to you, as we look to recruit a Group Direct Tax Accountant.
This is a high-impact, commercially focused in-house tax role reporting directly to the Group Head of Tax. It offers an excellent opportunity for a qualified tax professional to take ownership of direct tax compliance and reporting across a predominantly UK-based group, which also includes operations in Ireland. The role combines technical rigour with strategic input and cross-functional collaboration, making it ideal for someone seeking to broaden their experience in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare accurate and complete corporation tax calculations and disclosures for statutory financial statements, including consolidated group reporting.
* Liaise with external auditors to support tax-related audit queries and ensure timely provision of information.
* Prepare and submit UK and Irish corporation tax returns, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and deadlines.
* Calculate and ensure timely payment of corporation tax liabilities.
* Coordinate the Group's R&D Expenditure Credit (RDEC) claims, working closely with external advisors, Finance, and Operational/Commercial teams.
* Calculate and support reporting for Pillar 2 (global minimum tax) requirements.
* Coordinate and submit Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) filings in the UK and notifications in Ireland.
* Prepare and optimise capital allowance claims, ensuring alignment with current legislation and business activity.
* Ensure compliance with transfer pricing requirements, including documentation, intercompany transaction reviews, and liaison with external advisors.
* Monitor and support compliance with thin capitalisation and interest deductibility rules, including data gathering and analysis for CIR and related filings.
* Support and coordinate governance processes including:
* Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) compliance
* Group Tax Strategy updates
* Maintenance of the tax risk register
* Corporate Criminal Offence (CCO) risk matrix upkeep
* Collaborate with external advisors and internal teams to manage tax risk and support strategic initiatives.
* Ensure supply chain compliance with legislation including:
* CCO obligations
* National Minimum Wage (NMW)
* Correct payroll structures, including IR35 assessments (UK), the five-step test (Karshan case in ROI), and SDC tests for sole traders, ensuring appropriate PAYE vs CIS treatment
* Support the HR and Payroll Departments in relation to employment tax queries and operational matters.
* Deliver training and guidance to internal stakeholders, including finance, commercial, and operational teams, on relevant tax matters.
* Monitor legislative changes and conduct technical research to ensure ongoing compliance and identify planning opportunities.
* Support the implementation and optimisation of tax technology and automation tools to improve accuracy, efficiency, and reporting capabilities.
* Maintain and improve tax-related processes, controls, and documentation to support compliance and audit readiness
* Support the Group Head of Tax with various project work, including cross-functional initiatives, strategic planning, and ad hoc technical matters.
Technical Competencies
Essential
* ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CTA Qualified
* Strong technical proficiency in UK corporation tax
* An interest in developing UK and Irish direct tax knowledge
* Tax experience ideally gained in a Big 4 professional practice firm or from a large corporate environment
Desirable
* Construction experience
* In-house tax experience
* Familiarity with transfer pricing, capital allowances and Pillar 2 reporting
* Experience with RDEC
Competencies Required
* Excellent numerical and technical analysis skills
* Good knowledge of systems and IT
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Drive and determination
* Ability to prioritise and work on tight deadlines to ensure that compliance requirements are met accurately and on time
This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the Group Direct Tax Accountant and the range of duties to be undertaken.
It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.
Our Commitment:
At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.
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