International Tax Manager – Partner Tax Reserves

About the role

We are looking for an International Tax Manager to join the Partners’ Affairs and Tax (PAT) team at A&O Shearman’s Belfast office. The role focuses on managing and delivering tax reserves for equity and employee/consultant partners across the firm’s global operations.

Key responsibilities

• Develop a detailed understanding of tax systems in all jurisdictions where the firm operates, specifically relating to partner tax reserves.
• Set up and maintain tax reserves in GBP and local currencies for equity and employee/consultant partners, including reconciliation and release of residual balances.
• Coordinate UK and international tax teams to produce a consolidated view of partners’ tax reserve positions.
• Review and improve existing processes in response to business changes and legislative developments.
• Lead the design and implementation of reserve reconciliation processes for new offices.
• Support year‑end tax reserve calculations, tax equalisation, and related disclosures.
• Ensure accurate reflection of tax reserve positions in accounting systems and maintain deferred tax control accounts.
• Identify technology, AI and automation opportunities to increase efficiency in the reserving process.
• Communicate with partners, CFOs and other stakeholders, and liaise with external advisors as required.
• Coordinate and mentor junior team members in London and Belfast.

Required profile

• Strong General Ledger accounting experience and solid numeric ability.
• ACA or equivalent accounting qualification; tax qualification such as ADIT or CTA is desirable.
• Personal or corporate tax experience at manager level.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to build relationships across global teams.

Required skills

• General Ledger accounting