Assistant Accountant

Within this role there will be the opportunity of study support for both Tax and Chartered Accountant examinations.Pilgrims Europe has excellent health benefits available upon request.This role has a 5 day onsite working requirement and is based at our offices in Rushmere Shopping Centre, Craigavon, Northern Ireland. One of the key objectives of Financial Services Function is to provide valued added expertise in financial and tax reporting services to other Business Units in the group.We are seeking to recruit an Assistant Accountant into the Direct Tax team. Within this role there will be the opportunity of study support if relevant . You will be joining an established team . My Role The purpose of the role will be to;To assist with the provision of accurate and timely financial & tax information to key stakeholders. These will include the Senior Managers RTR, Head of Financial Services, Direct Tax Lead and other teams within Financial Services and the wider business.Operating within the Tax & RTR stream, the Direct Tax Assistant Accountant will support closely with the Direct Tax Accountant in declarations and tax position of the business unit(s) and subsequent reporting.The Direct Tax Assistant Accountant will have excellent ERP & IT skills and be able to leverage on these to help deliver solutions to issues arising, deliver continuous systems improvement in collaboration with other departments.This role is an interesting and diverse role and will suit someone who is flexible and adept at problem solving.Ensuring consistency of accounting policy and Sox controls across the European businesses.What will I need to have? Experience in preparing corporation tax computations.Ability to build positive working relationships with stakeholders including Senior BU finance staff. A team player who can work collaboratively across business units.Strong interpersonal, planning and presentational skills.Willing and able to challenge existing processes and practices, and to find alternative solutions.Advanced IT skills including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.