Global Tax & Accounting Specialist

A&O Shearman; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A&O Shearman is seeking an International Tax Consultant to join the Finance team in our Belfast office. You will oversee international tax compliance for the firm and partners, coordinating with global offices and external advisers to ensure accurate tax returns and reserves.

The role involves budgeting, tax calculations, and collaboration across global finance teams to support tax strategy and reporting. Strong numeracy, IT, and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Accounting qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong numeracy and IT skills, including Windows, Word and good experience of Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with staff in other offices and external advisers.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with international offices and external advisers to prepare tax returns for firm and partners.
• Attend meetings with global finance managers and external advisers as needed.
• Involvement in annual budgeting process.
• Handle internal and client withholding tax queries with global finance teams.
• Prepare Double Tax Relief calculations for UK tax filings for partners.
• Coordinate with Allen & Overy finance teams to reconcile international tax payments.
• Participate in year-end processes, including tax reserves, reconciliations and disclosures.
• Manage international tax reserves, currency effects and deferred tax calculations.

Skills

Numeracy skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Pressure management

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

Excel

Windows

Word

Job description

A&O Shearman is seeking an International Tax Consultant to join the Finance team in our Belfast office. You will oversee international tax compliance for the firm and partners, coordinating with global offices and external advisers to ensure accurate tax returns and reserves.

The role involves budgeting, tax calculations, and collaboration across global finance teams to support tax strategy and reporting. Strong numeracy, IT, and communication skills are essential for success.