Tax Accountant

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: * Tax Compliance: Prepare comprehensive corporation tax computations and returns for the UK & Ireland portfolio. * International Reporting: Assist with internal tax reporting and reconciliations specifically for the US head office. * GAAP Alignment: Support the translation of tax reporting from US GAAP records into UK GAAP financial statements. * Technical Support: Provide assistance on complex tax matters including Transfer Pricing, CFCs, Hybrids, and Diverted Profits Tax (DPT). * Business Advisory: Act as a subject matter expert for business units, advising on the tax implications of various commercial projects. * Financial Coordination: Manage and coordinate financial data streams from various business units and Shared Service Centres. * Cash Flow Management: Support cash tax forecasting and the management of quarterly instalment payments. * 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: * 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. * Technical Expertise: Robust knowledge of UK Corporate Tax legislation and technical requirements. * Communication: Excellent stakeholder management skills; able to explain complex tax concepts to non-finance colleagues. * Organisation: Proven ability to prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines within a large-scale corporate structure. Desirable Skills: * Hands-on experience with ONESOURCE and SAP. * Previous experience working within a Shared Service Centre (SSC) environment. * Familiarity with Transfer Pricing documentation