Corporate Tax Accountant

Your Manager: Tax Manager

Team: Tax

Location: Glasgow

We operate a hybrid working approach, which allows you to manage your time between home and office.

Be part of something big

We are Pernod Ricard, a leading company in the global wines and spirits industry with over 19,000 employees globally. We own 16 of the world’s top 100 Spirits Brands and hold one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry with 240 premium brands available in over 160 countries, including: Absolut vodka, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater, Malfy and Monkey 47 gins, Malibu liqueur, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes as well Jacob’s Creek, Brancott Estate and Campo Viejo wines.

Here in the UK

In the UK, Pernod Ricard is made up of 4 businesses:

Pernod Ricard UK, which markets, sells and distributes our products in the UK marketChivas Brothers, the largest brand company in the Group, responsible for the production and management of our award-winning Scotch whisky portfolioPernod Ricard Global Travel Retail, the global and EMEA home of the group’s duty free, air travel and cruises business.The Absolut Group, the brand owner of our global white spirits portfolio, whose Gin brand unit and Business Acceleration team sit in London.

We are an organisation of 2,000 employees in the UK, headquartered in London, in a brand-new office designed with sustainability, ‘conviviality’ and collaboration in mind. We also have offices in Scotland and various distilleries and production sites across the UK from Plymouth to London to Speyside.

Your new team

This position sits in our Chivas Brothers business. At Chivas Brothers, our 1,600-strong team across 27 sites is committed to upholding the heritage of Scotch and ensuring its sustainable future, as well as opening it up to new audiences across the globe.

Your unique contribution

The key responsibilities of the role are:

Preparation of tax returns for a portfolio of UK companiesAnalysis of accounting information for inclusion in tax computationsPreparation of current and deferred tax notes for inclusion in the statutory accountsPreparation of IFRS tax reporting figures for submission to GroupPreparation of the UK Corporate Interest Restriction returnPreparation of PAYE Settlement AgreementsPreparation of quarterly Plastic Packaging Tax returnsWork with the wider tax team to ensure appropriate local transfer pricing documentation is in placeSupport the Tax Manager and wider Finance team with ad-hoc transactional and project work as requiredProvide advice and support across the business on UK tax mattersReview of processes and testing of controls to support Senior Accounting Officer reporting obligations

Who you’ll be working with

Internally, you’ll work with the wider tax and finance teams

Externally, you will help manage relationships with Tax authorities and external advisors

Your blend of talent

Chivas Brothers are looking for an experienced tax professional to join their in-house tax team to support the Tax Manager with the corporate tax accounting, reporting and compliance obligations of the Group. Whilst the main focus of the role will be in direct tax, there will be a requirement to also support on employment tax and other compliance matters. Full support will be provided on these areas as required.

This position could be right for you if you have the following skills:

Essential:

Professional accounting/tax qualification, or significant equivalent experienceTechnically strong tax professional with experience of corporation tax and tax accounting, gained within a similar environment in industry or practiceProficient with use of computer-based tax return packages (ideally Alphatax)

Desirable:

Understanding and previous experience of dealing with employment tax and other compliance mattersUnderstanding of tax governance processes that impact a large multi-national groupStrong Excel and accounting system knowledge

Key capabilities:

Strong analytical and research skills, and ability to use IT effectivelyDetail oriented and confident when analysing complex dataFlexible attitude, ability to respond to deadlines and prioritise as necessarySelf-motivated with the ability to take ownership of own workload and use initiativeConfidence to communicate with people at all levels across the business

Our mix of benefits

For your health, we offer private medical insurance, income protection and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Our lifestyle benefits include 28 days’ annual holiday, your employee pension, share incentive plan, season ticket loans, payroll giving and more!

You can access lots of gifts & discounts, including an allowance each year to spend on our brands in our staff shop and employee discounts from a range of high street retailers.

We have regular events in our very own office bar, employee-run networks, a culture of flexibility and trust and a variety of tools and resources to help you focus on your wellbeing and mental fitness.

Conviviality: the Pernod Ricard Way

We have our own way of doing things. We call it conviviality! It’s our way of being, and something unique you feel and experience when working for Pernod Ricard.

We’re committed to conviviality, and with this, you’ll be Proud to Belong to our Pernod Ricard family. You’ll be Empowered to Perform, supported to succeed, and acknowledged for the value you bring.

We combine all this with our Commitment to Care: we are unlocking the magic of human connection to transform our industry and make a positive impact on the world though our strong focus on sustainability and responsibility.

We’re committed to diversity and inclusion

People are at the heart of everything we do at Pernod Ricard and are the foundation of our collective spirit as ‘Créateurs de Convivialité’.

We promote diversity and inclusion throughout our business and supply chain. In our teams, we proactively foster a diverse work force and an inclusive culture – an environment where we can truly be ourselves. 

We will assess your application for this role based on your skills, experiences and achievements, not your gender, age, ethnic or educational background or any other such factors. Please feel free to leave these off your CV and application form if you so wish.

Similarly, if you would like to discuss opportunities for flexible working or require accommodations or support to complete our application process, please let us know.

Responsible drinking

As ‘Créateurs de convivialité’, we want to turn social interactions into genuine and friendly experiences of sharing and wellbeing.

In our culture, we want to create diverse teams in which our differences contribute to our success. Therefore, all are welcome at Pernod Ricard, regardless of your religious beliefs or personal choices on the consumption of alcohol.

In our business, we work together with industry members, civil society, governments, local authorities and UN bodies to promote responsible drinking. 

Job Posting End Date:

2025-06-15

Target Hire Date:

2025-06-29

Target End Date:

2026-08-01