Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services, is seeking a UK & Ireland Tax Accountant to join a global leader in the FMCG and confectionery sector. Operating within a world-renowned organization, you will play a pivotal role in the tax compliance and reporting function. This position offers significant scale and technical complexity, providing tax support across 21 legal entities with a collective turnover of approximately £4bn.
You will act as a vital link between UK operations and the US-based head office, ensuring seamless compliance and strategic tax alignment within a collaborative, purpose-driven culture.
Key Responsibilities
Your remit will span technical compliance, internal reporting, and cross-functional advisory:
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Tax Compliance: Prepare comprehensive corporation tax computations and returns for the UK & Ireland portfolio.
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International Reporting: Assist with internal tax reporting and reconciliations specifically for the US head office.
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GAAP Alignment: Support the translation of tax reporting from US GAAP records into UK GAAP financial statements.
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Technical Support: Provide assistance on complex tax matters including Transfer Pricing, CFCs, Hybrids, and Diverted Profits Tax (DPT).
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Business Advisory: Act as a subject matter expert for business units, advising on the tax implications of various commercial projects.
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Financial Coordination: Manage and coordinate financial data streams from various business units and Shared Service Centres.
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Cash Flow Management: Support cash tax forecasting and the management of quarterly instalment payments.
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Strategic Integration: Assist in the in-sourcing of tax returns and the integration of new acquisitions into the UK tax framework.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will be a technical specialist with the ability to manage a substantial workload in a fast-paced, global environment.
Experience & Qualifications:
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Qualified or Experienced: A formal Finance or Tax qualification is preferred; however, we will consider candidates with strong, demonstrable experience in preparing corporate tax returns.
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Technical Expertise: Robust knowledge of UK Corporate Tax legislation and technical requirements.
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Communication: Excellent stakeholder management skills; able to explain complex tax concepts to non-finance colleagues.
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Organisation: Proven ability to prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines within a large-scale corporate structure.
Desirable Skills:
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Hands-on experience with ONESOURCE and SAP.
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Previous experience working within a Shared Service Centre (SSC) environment.
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Familiarity with Transfer Pricing documentation