Elevate your career with a unique opportunity as a Tax Accountant at Fieldfisher. We are seeking a tax professional, who is ready to make an impact in a growing, European law firm.
The role calls for someone with a strong understanding of corporate and/or partnership accounting. You will be tax-qualified with experience in partnership and/or corporate taxation within a law firm or professional services environment.
The role will work across the Partnership Accounting and Tax function, and you will be working within a skilled team, including the Partnership Tax Senior Manager, the wider finance group, and European colleagues.
What you'll do:
Contribute to a robust process around Partnership reporting globally;
* Assist with queries on drawings, capital and tax globally
* Assist with the firm's tax and reporting obligations (eg STBVA, PSA etc)
* Review tax computations for partnerships and LLPs within the group, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.
* Prepare tax equalisation calculations and manage recharging of costs.
* Compile information for personal tax reliefs.
* Assist with the bi-annual partners' tax payments, working with external tax advisors to ensure smooth transactions.
* Oversee and assist with partners' tax reserving, including DTR and equalisation
* Support the firm's cash flow forecasting related to tax payments.
* Serve as a contact for HMRC, partners, external tax advisors, and partners’ accountants on tax matters.
* Provide support in the absence of the Senior Manager
* Undertake ad hoc projects related to the firm's and partners' tax affairs.
* Assist with ad hoc tax matters such as withholding tax, PE risks, IR35 and global mobility matters.
* Coordinate with the firm's global accounting functions and external advisers
* Liaising and networking with other teams in London and Belfast.
Please note that travel to our London office may be required for this role.
What you'll need to succeed
* Ideally ATT/CTA qualified with a background in partnership/corporate/personal tax.
* Confident providing tax compliance services within a professional services or financial services environment.
* You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to interact effectively with senior stakeholders and international firm colleagues.
* Flexibility to work in a changing environment.
* Strong excel skills and experience using finance systems.
What We Offer:
* Inclusive & Supportive Environment: We’re a firm with real entrepreneurial drive and we don’t believe in squashing people’s individuality. Our hybrid working model and open plan workspaces encourage a sense of camaraderie.
* Comprehensive and Flexible Benefits Package: Our offering includes private medical insurance, health cash plan, dental insurance, life assurance, critical illness insurance, matched pension contributions up to 7%, holiday trading, plus many more. Visit: Reward & Benefits ¦ Fieldfisher for further information.
* Modern Office Space: Located in the iconic Titanic Quarter with excellent commuter links and on-site parking.
* Training and Development: We’ll give you bespoke support to develop your career with our people development and IT training teams.
* Social & Community Engagement: Participate in clubs, networks, inclusive events, and charity initiatives.
Inclusion at Fieldfisher:
At Fieldfisher, led by the social model of disability, we are working towards removing accessibility barriers and maximising disability and neurodiversity inclusion in our recruitment processes.
Should you have any accessibility requirements, please contact a member of Fieldfisher's recruitment team, who will work with you to implement suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are treated in the strictest of confidence, and we would appreciate your feedback to ensure we can provide an accessible and enjoyable recruitment process.
For accessibility information on our Belfast offices, visit: Fieldfisher Belfast Hub Accessibility
Recruitment process:
* An online application form (completed by clicking the apply now button) and CV submission.
* 20–30-minute introductory call with one of our experienced recruiters.
* The interview process varies depending on the role you apply for. However, your recruitment contact will always let you know what to expect from the process, so nothing should come as a surprise.
* For hybrid opportunities, candidates will be invited to visit our offices and meet the team face-to-face.
* Our average process takes around 2-3 weeks, but we will always work around your availability. You will have the chance to speak to our recruitment team at various points during your process, but if you have any specific questions before this please contact us at .
Please note that we recruit on a rolling basis, meaning that your application will most likely be reviewed before the application deadline. We will continue to accept applications until we have successfully filled the role.