Tax Manager

ABP Food Group is one of Europe’s leading food processors, in business since 1954. ABP Food Group has operations throughout Ireland, the UK and Europe with annual revenues of €5bn1.

ABP Food Group delivers high quality, fully traceable, award-winning meat products by working together with our partners – from farmers and retailers, to experts in the fields of animal welfare and sustainability. ABP Food Group was the first food company in the world to achieve Quadruple Accreditation from the Carbon Trust. Our core business – ABP Beef – is supported by our renewable, pet food and protein divisions, which combine to ensure the value of by-products is maximised and the environmental impact of our business and customers is minimised.

We are seeking an ambitious Group Tax Manager to join our tax team. You will become a key member of the close knit tax team led by the Group Head of Tax and based in the Group’s head office in Ardee, Co. Louth. The role will involve working closely with the Head of Tax, Head of Finance and various colleagues throughout the business.

The Role:

• Manage the tax compliance process including the preparation of tax returns and supporting calculations in an efficient manner
• Preparation of current and deferred tax provisions and related disclosures for inclusion in financial statements
• Responding to and managing tax audits 
• Ensuring timely preparation of transfer pricing documentation, including collaborating with colleagues and external advisors 
• Assisting with the completion of acquisitions and disposals
• Review and advise on business transactions from a tax perspective
• Liaising with external advisors to obtain and implement advice
• Evaluate and advise management on the tax consequences of domestic and international legislative changes
• Assist with the timely completion of R&D credit claims and related reports
• Provide technical support on withholding tax, VAT and payroll matters

Key Skills & Experience

• Chartered Tax Advisor and/or Qualified accountant
• Experience in a large corporate tax environment, Big 4, or similar preferable
• Well organised with excellent attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills and ability to research complex issues
• Self-motivated – able to work both individually and as a member of a team
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to simplify and communicate technical tax issues
• Ability to build effective working relationships with all levels of the business
• Ability to multi-task and work to tight deadlines, including flexibility of schedule as projects dictate
• Proven track record of successful project management 
• Works with integrity and can be trusted to work on projects of a confidential nature
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to travel as required to support the role.