Tax Accountant

Kepak is one of Europe’s leading food companies with manufacturing sites across Ireland and the UK. Kepak’s vision is to be a successful, sustainable, future ready Food Business with differentiation at its core, that is a great place to work. This vision is underpinned by our values of Responsibility, Ambition, Passion For Food & Teamwork.Apply for this job

At Kepak, we have an exciting opportunity for a Tax Accountant to join our Group Finance team. Located at our Head Office in Clonee, Meath, we provide flexible hybrid working environment.

This position plays a crucial role in managing our corporate tax compliance developing, implementing, and enhancing tax controls and processes throughout our operations. You will be instrumental in ensuring compliance to all applicable Irish Revenue and HMRC regulations and meet essential deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance

• Supports in the oversight of tax compliance across the Group and all tax heads
• Ensure the execution of appropriate tax controls and processes
• Undertake tax risk assessments
• Transfer Pricing planning and compliance

Implement Tax Strategies

• Contributes to the development and implementation of comprehensive tax strategies aligned with business goals to optimize the company’s overall tax position
• Work on Tax planning projects

Tax Audits

• Oversee tax reporting for audit and financial statement purposes
• Manage Tax audits and liaise with Irish/UK tax authorities as required

Stakeholder engagement

• Work closely with all stakeholders to assess and provide guidance on finance processes and controls that sit within the tax compliance framework

Requirements

• Degree Business or similar with focus on Finance/Accounting/Tax
• Must have completed a Tax Qualification (AITI/ACA/ACCA)
• Trained in a Big 4 practice or in a simular environment
• Strong stakeholder management and engagement skills
• Ability to negotiate fees, scopes, and deliverables with advisors

Benefits

What can we offer you?

• Company Pension
• Further Education support - You’ll have clear pathways for advancement, supported by continuous professional development and a range of learning opportunities
• Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
• Refer a Friend Scheme - Earn up to Get up to €500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
• Bike to Work Scheme - Purchase a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!
• Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees
• GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program - help with a wide range of topics including mental health and wellbeing support, family and relationship advice, debt management, back to work support, and counselling for all Kepak colleagues and their families.