Tax Reserves Manager

About the role

The Tax Reserves Manager will join the Partners' Affairs and Tax (PAT) team in Belfast, supporting the Head of International Tax with the global management of partner tax reserves. This senior position combines technical tax expertise with strong accounting oversight.

Key responsibilities

• Develop a detailed understanding of tax systems across all operating territories related to partner tax reserves.
• Set up, reconcile and release tax reserves in GBP and local currencies for equity and employee/consultant partners.
• Coordinate UK and international tax teams to produce a consolidated view of partners’ tax reserve positions.
• Review and improve existing processes, ensuring alignment with business changes and legislative updates.
• Lead the design and implementation of reserve reconciliation processes for new offices.
• Support year‑end tax reserve calculations, tax equalisation, and related disclosures.
• Maintain accurate entries in accounting systems and reconcile deferred tax control accounts.
• Identify and propose technology, AI and automation solutions to increase efficiency.
• Communicate tax reserving matters with partners, CFOs, external advisors and junior team members.

Required profile

• Strong General Ledger accounting background.
• Excellent numeric and analytical abilities.
• ACA or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Tax qualification such as ADIT or CTA (desirable).
• Personal or corporate tax experience at manager level.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to build relationships globally.
• Effective oral and written communication of complex tax and accounting issues.

Required skills

• General Ledger accounting
• Tax equalisation calculations
• Deferred tax control account reconciliation
• ACA qualification
• ADIT or CTA qualification (desirable)

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on international tax matters within a leading professional services firm.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge technology and automation initiatives.
• Collaborative, global team environment.