Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a International Tax Manager to join our Finance team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office.

Finance team - Belfast

The International Tax Manager is a member of the Partners Affairs and Tax (PAT) Team, supporting the Head of International Tax in the management of the global tax affairs of the A&O Shearman grouping, including tax compliance, advisory and risk management matters covering approximately half of the firms offices globally.

What you will do

• Develop a detailed understanding of the tax systems of the territories in which A&O Shearman operates and a good working knowledge of the partner payment side of the PAT team's work.
• Tax compliance including managing advisors and A&O Shearman teams to support local CFOs with tax filings for the firm and its partners. Manage information requests from partners, local offices, and advisors to meet tax deadlines.
• Year-end work to produce non-UK calculations, tax equalisation calculations and tax related fiscal accounts notes.
• Real-time oversight of partners non-UK tax balances, including ensuring that timing differences and other adjustments are accounted for on a timely basis.
• Reviewing ad hoc tax filings in non-A&O Shearman territories (e.g. India) and advise on potential exposures elsewhere.
• Management of work to prepare UK Double Taxation Relief calculations for UK resident members of A&O Shearman LLP for inclusion in individual partner UK tax filings.
• Management of withholding tax exposures for the firm, both in relation to client transactions and interoffice balance settlement. Ensure internal and external queries are answered correctly and on a timely basis.
• Tax advice in relation to mobility issues, including individuals working overseas.
• Other ad-hoc tax advisory work as required.
• Ongoing review of existing processes to ensure that they continue to be appropriate (e.g. to reflect impacts of business change transactions and external legislative developments), and to identify opportunities to improve these, including the use of AI where appropriate.
• Management of work of junior team members in London and Belfast.

What you will have

• Collaborative approach and ability to build strong relationships with PAT team colleagues as well as colleagues in other teams located across the globe.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex tax and accounting issues both orally and in writing to non-specialists.
• Strong analytical skills and an eye for detail.
• Knowledge of international tax issues affecting professional partnerships is desirable but not essential
• Evidence of strong numeric skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage deadlines effectively.
• Relevant accounting or tax qualification.
• Personal or Corporate Tax Experience to Manager level.

What we can offer you

To learn more about the culture and benefits available at A&O Shearman, please visit: Culture and benefits | A&O Shearman careers

Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required.


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