Tax Accountant

Due to continued growth we have an exciting opportunity for a Tax Accountant to join our Finance team, based in the A&O Shearman Belfast office. This is a fantastic industry opportunity if you are looking to develop your experience and further your career in tax and are either part or newly qualified ACA/CTA (or equivalent), with good corporate or mixed tax experience. In this role you'll join a supportive and collaborative team, offering the opportunity for career progression, development and the chance to make a significant impact with the work that you do. If you have a background in UK tax computations with a professional financial qualification (or qualified by experience), we would love to hear from you! Department Purpose The Partners Affairs and Tax (PAT) team provides high quality tax advice and relevant information to the decision makers in A&O, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and to ensure that we deliver our service efficiently. This role will also require the individual to support the team in providing clear and accurate tax advice to the business stakeholders on various tax matters. What you will do The UK Tax Accountant is a key member of the Partners' Affairs and Tax (PAT) team. The successful individual will work closely with and support the Senior UK Tax Manager in the management of the UK (direct and indirect) tax affairs of the A&O Shearman group, to ensure all statutory deadlines are complied with, and any compliance risk is minimised. This will include: Preparation of Partnership tax computations, which include the worldwide 'Trading Income' of the primary LLP entities (profits c. £500m+), and submission of the partnership tax returns to HM Revenue & Customs. Preparation of UK tax computations for various other UK and non-UK Partnerships and timely submission of tax returns. Preparation of corporate tax and wider governance returns, including SAO, for the Groups subsidiary corporate entities. Key role in year-end closing process, including assisting in the preparation of Deferred Tax calculations. Assisting in the tax accounting and preparation of the tax notes for disclosure the firms statutory accounts. Completion of VAT returns including management and reconciliation of the VAT accounting. Advising partners and finance teams on complex VAT matters. Involvement in various projects, e.g. tax digitalisation, Capital allowances, employment tax aspects, business structuring etc. Key Requirements The role would be most suitable for a person who has good corporate/mixed tax compliance experience and is currently working at the level of newly qualified up to tax senior or equivalent level. Applications from part-qualified candidates will be considered, where they have demonstrable experience of working in a tax team and have good technical corporate tax skills. Study support may be available to complete a relevant qualification. There is clear scope for development in this role. Experienced in the preparation of UK tax computations. Strong analytical and numeracy skills with an ability to focus on detail. Particularly strong IT skills, specifically with the use of excel. Ability to analyse and communicate complex technical tax and accounting matters and provide clear/accurate advice both orally and in writing to non-specialists. (Previous VAT experience is not a pre-requisite but UK corporate tax experience is.) Experience of submitting corporate and partnership tax returns online using tax software packages, including Alphatax and CCH Personal Tax or similar. The role will involve interactions with partners, external tax advisers, finance teams and other support functions. The ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships with these stakeholders will therefore be critical. Collaborative approach and ability to build strong relationships with PAT team colleagues and more broadly in London and Belfast, as well as with colleagues in other teams located across the globe. Good time management and organisational skills Knowledge of tax issues affecting professional partnerships is desirable. An appropriate professional financial qualification, CTA/ACA/ACCA/ATT or qualified by experience is essential. What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with 48 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the worlds most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the worlds leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success. Skills: Accountancy Accountant Finance Tax Accountant ACA Qualified Accountant Newly Qualified Accountant