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, providing 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.

• Prepare comprehensive corporation tax computations and returns for the UK & Ireland portfolio.
• Assist with internal tax reporting and reconciliations specifically for the US head office.
• Support the translation of tax reporting from US GAAP records into UK GAAP financial statements.
• Provide assistance on complex tax matters including Transfer Pricing, CFCs, Hybrids and Diverted Profits Tax (DPT).
• Act as a subject‑matter expert for business units, advising on the tax implications of various commercial projects.
• Manage and coordinate financial data streams from various business units and Shared Service Centres.
• Support cash tax forecasting and the management of quarterly instalment payments.
• Assist in the in‑sourcing of tax returns and the integration of new acquisitions into the UK tax framework.

The ideal candidate will be a technical specialist who can manage a substantial workload in a fast‑paced, global environment.

• Qualified or experienced: formal Finance or Tax qualification preferred; strong, demonstrable experience in preparing corporate tax returns also considered.
• Robust knowledge of UK Corporate Tax legislation and technical requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills; able to explain complex tax concepts to non‑finance colleagues.
• Proven ability to prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines within a large‑scale corporate structure.

• Hands‑on experience with ONESOURCE and SAP.
• Previous experience working within a Shared Service Centre (SSC) environment.
• Familiarity with Transfer Pricing documentation.