Global Tax & Compliance Consultant

A&O Shearman; Dunmurry; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A&O Shearman in Belfast invites an International Tax Consultant to join the Finance team. You will manage international tax compliance for the firm and partners across multiple territories, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

The role emphasises collaboration with global offices, budgeting support, and handling complex tax scenarios. Strong numeracy, IT and communication skills are essential for success in this international environment.

Qualifications

• Accounting qualification or equivalent experience is required or desirable.
• Strong numeracy and IT skills with proficiency in Windows, Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with staff in other offices and advisers.
• Proven ability to provide a high level of client service.
• Strong time management and ability to multi-task under tight deadlines.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptability to support various international tax projects.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with international offices and advisers to prepare tax returns for firm and partners.
• Attend meetings with global finance managers and advisers as needed.
• Assist in annual budgeting processes and tax reserve management.
• Handle internal and client withholding tax queries and coordinate with global finance teams.
• Prepare Double Tax Relief calculations for UK filings for partners.
• Coordinate with Allen & Overy finance teams to reconcile international tax payments.
• Support year-end processes: tax reserves, allocations and disclosures.
• Assist with transfer pricing and financial modelling projects.
• Contribute to ad hoc international tax projects as required.

Skills

Numeracy

IT skills

Education

Accounting qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Windows

Excel

Word

Job description

A&O Shearman in Belfast invites an International Tax Consultant to join the Finance team. You will manage international tax compliance for the firm and partners across multiple territories, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

The role emphasises collaboration with global offices, budgeting support, and handling complex tax scenarios. Strong numeracy, IT and communication skills are essential for success in this international environment.