Global Tax & Compliance Consultant

A&O Shearman; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A&O Shearman in Belfast seeks an International Tax Consultant to join the Finance team. You will manage international tax compliance for the firm and partners, coordinating with global offices and advisers.

The role covers tax reserves, UK returns for partners, and collaboration on transfer pricing and financial modelling for business change initiatives. Strong accounting background and Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Accounting qualification or equivalent experience in accounting.
• Tax compliance experience is desirable but not essential.
• Strong numeracy and IT skills, including Windows, Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to provide a high level of client service.
• Strong time management; ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Able to liaise with staff across offices and external advisers.

Responsibilities

• Manage international tax compliance affairs for the firm and its partners across multiple territories.
• Liaise with international offices and external advisers for data for tax returns.
• Attend meetings with global finance managers and external advisers as required.
• Involvement in annual budgeting processes.
• Handle internal and client withholding tax queries and liaise with global finance teams.
• Prepare Double Tax Relief calculations for UK tax return filings for partners.
• Coordinate with Allen & Overy finance teams to reconcile international tax postings.
• Participate in year-end processes including tax reserves and disclosures.
• Manage foreign currency aspects and tax reserves for partners.

Skills

Strong numeracy

IT skills (Windows, Word, Excel)

Excellent communication

Time management

Teamwork

Client service

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

Excel

Word

Windows

Job description

A&O Shearman in Belfast seeks an International Tax Consultant to join the Finance team. You will manage international tax compliance for the firm and partners, coordinating with global offices and advisers.

The role covers tax reserves, UK returns for partners, and collaboration on transfer pricing and financial modelling for business change initiatives. Strong accounting background and Excel skills are essential.