Corporate Tax Compliance & Reporting Lead – UKI OU

PepsiCo

PepsiCo is seeking a highly capable and detail-oriented professional to lead the UKI OU Corporate Tax compliance and reporting agenda. This is a pivotal role with responsibility for ensuring all tax returns, reporting, and payments are completed accurately, on time, and in full compliance with regulatory requirements across the UK and Ireland.

Given the significant financial impact of tax within the UKI business, this position plays a critical role in safeguarding compliance, supporting financial accuracy, and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders. In addition to leading corporate tax activities, the successful candidate will also provide support and back-up for essential VAT and customs compliance processes.

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What You’ll Be Responsible For

Corporate Tax Compliance & Reporting

You will take ownership of the UK and Ireland corporate tax compliance agenda, ensuring all obligations are met with precision and within statutory deadlines.

• Lead and review the preparation and submission of accurate UK and Ireland tax returns, including:

• Corporation Tax

• PAYE

• STBV

• PSA

• Other applicable returns

• Ensure all relevant tax payments are made accurately and on time, including Corporation Tax, PAYE, and related liabilities

• Deliver timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual tax reporting under US GAAP, including FAS109

• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting to US Corporate and Sector Control

• Lead the preparation and review of tax disclosures and notes for statutory financial statements

• Prepare deferred tax calculations, including the Deferred Tax Study, ensuring full accuracy and completeness

• Support quarterly tax budgeting and forecasting, including analysis of tax expense

Regulatory Oversight & Stakeholder Management

This role requires a strong understanding of the evolving tax environment and the ability to work confidently with internal and external stakeholders.

• Monitor and manage new UK tax regulatory developments

• Act as a key point of contact for HMRC communications

• Work closely with Transfer Pricing and Corporate Tax teams, including support for:

• Transfer Pricing studies

• APA processes

• ABA processes

• Partner effectively with auditors, both external and internal, on tax-related matters

Controls, Governance & Process Excellence

You will be expected to maintain a strong control environment, ensuring tax processes are robust, compliant, and continuously improved.

• Own and maintain relevant SOX and GCS controls

• Ensure controls are operating effectively and compliance standards are consistently met

• Drive a mindset of automation, simplification, and process improvement across tax activities

VAT & Customs Back-Up Support

In addition to your corporate tax remit, you will provide support and contingency cover for key VAT and customs activities.

• Provide back-up support for the preparation and submission of UK&I VAT returns

• Offer practical guidance to the business on VAT rates, based on agreed frameworks

• Assist with ongoing VAT and Customs enquiries or HMRC audits

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What We’re Looking For

Qualifications & Experience

We’re looking for a technically strong and commercially aware tax professional with a solid accounting foundation and proven experience in corporate tax compliance.

• ACA or equivalent professional qualification

• Strong accounting background

• 5+ years of relevant experience in UK Corporate Tax compliance

• Experience gained within Big 4 or a comparable industry environment is preferred

• Knowledge of US tax reporting is advantageous

• Good working knowledge of SAP and HFM

• Experience working with auditors, both internal and external

• Proven experience dealing with HMRC

Key Skills & Competencies

Success in this role will require a combination of technical expertise, collaboration, resilience, and a strong delivery mindset.

• Ability to operate effectively within a matrix organisation

• Strong collaborative mindset and ability to build relationships across functions

• Confidence working under pressure and delivering to tight deadlines

• Excellent communication and influencing skills, including the ability to engage senior stakeholders

• Strong time management, organisation, and prioritisation skills

• Clear and effective written and verbal communication

• Interest in and affinity for technology applications and business processes

• Ability to work cross-functionally with Business Unit and Regional stakeholders

• Strong focus on automation and simplification

• Action-oriented approach with a “can-do, will-do” attitude

• High sense of urgency and accountability in meeting deadlines

• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and quick to learn

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Why This Role Matters

This is an opportunity to take on a highly visible and business-critical role within PepsiCo, where you will help ensure compliance in an area of major financial significance. You’ll work across a broad range of tax disciplines, engage with senior stakeholders, and contribute to a strong governance and reporting framework within a leading global organisation.

If you are a proactive tax professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys combining technical excellence with cross-functional collaboration, this role offers a strong platform for impact and growth.