Tax Analyst

Musgrave
Contract: Permanent
Location: Cork

Join Musgrave and become part of a business with a proud heritage, a strong sense of purpose, and an ambitious future. With over 150 years of experience in food and brand innovation, Musgrave is one of Europe’s most successful family-owned businesses, serving communities across Ireland and Spain through a portfolio of iconic brands.

Every day, Musgrave helps feed one in three people through well-known names including SuperValu, Centra, Mace, Frank and Honest, and Musgrave MarketPlace. By supporting thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses, Musgrave plays an important role in strengthening local communities and creating lasting impact.

As part of its continued ambition to become Ireland’s most trusted and sustainable business, Musgrave is seeking a talented Tax Analyst to join its Finance Tax team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a commercially focused environment where you will gain exposure to a broad range of tax matters, reporting activities, and strategic business initiatives.

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About the Role

As a key member of Musgrave’s tax function, you will support the management of the Group’s tax compliance and tax risk responsibilities while also providing tax guidance across the wider business. This position offers variety, visibility, and the chance to contribute to important commercial decisions in a dynamic and evolving organisation.

You will work closely with colleagues across finance and commercial teams, support tax reporting and governance processes, and help manage relationships with tax authorities. This role is ideal for a tax professional who enjoys both technical detail and practical business partnering.

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Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance & Risk Management

• Support and manage the Group’s Corporation Tax compliance obligations

• Prepare and submit Corporation Tax Returns for ROI and UK entities

• Oversee and monitor tax payment deadlines

• Respond to and manage Revenue and HMRC enquiries relating to Corporation Tax Returns

• Assist with the Group’s Pillar II obligations

• Support transfer pricing requirements across the Group

• Provide tax advice and guidance to divisional teams across multiple tax heads

• Help strengthen tax awareness and compliance capability throughout the business

• Keep up to date with relevant tax legislation, regulations, and Revenue/HMRC practice

Business Partnering & Commercial Support

• Support Finance and Commercial teams with tax advice on a range of business initiatives and projects

• Provide guidance on commercial activities, including property and store acquisitions and disposals

• Assist with ad-hoc tax consultancy projects across the Group

• Support tax structuring projects, including:

• implementation

• documentation

• risk mitigation

• Contribute to tax due diligence for potential acquisitions

• Assist with the tax integration of newly acquired businesses

Tax Reporting & Governance

• Support tax reporting requirements for:

• quarterly forecasts

• 3-year planning

• year-end close and audit

• Assist with preparation of tax disclosures for:

• the annual Group accounts

• all Group statutory entities

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What We’re Looking For

Musgrave is looking for a motivated and technically strong tax professional who can combine sound judgement, attention to detail, and strong relationship-building skills.

Qualifications & Experience

• Fully qualified Institute of Tax Chartered Tax Advisor

• Professional Accountancy qualification is desirable but optional

• 3–4 years’ experience in a Big 4 environment

• Working knowledge of Alphatax is desirable

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Highly organised, structured, and methodical

• Strong deadline management and attention to detail

• Ability to manage a diverse and complex workload

• Confidence in interpreting tax legislation and regulations and translating them into practical business guidance

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and manage relationships across the Group and with external stakeholders

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Why Join Musgrave?

At Musgrave, you will be part of a business that values expertise, innovation, and community impact. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career in an organisation that is both commercially ambitious and purpose-led.

• Career Development – Access opportunities for professional growth, learning, and advancement

• Collaborative Culture – Work with passionate colleagues in a supportive and high-performing environment

• Innovation-Led Business – Join a company that embraces forward-thinking ideas and continuous improvement

• Community Impact – Be part of a business that genuinely supports local communities and family-run enterprises

• A Strong Legacy – Build your career with an organisation that has been making a difference for over 150 years

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Flexible Working

Musgrave operates a Work Smart hybrid working model, giving employees the flexibility to divide their time between in-person collaboration and remote working.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. If there are any accommodations that would help you perform at your best during the interview process, Musgrave encourages you to share these requirements.

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Ready to Apply?

If you’re ready to take the next step in your tax career and make a meaningful impact within a respected and future-focused organisation, apply now to join Musgrave as a Tax Analyst.