International Tax Apprenticeship

We have an exciting opportunity for a International Tax Apprentice to join our Partners' Affairs and Taxes (PAT) Team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast Office.

PAT team - Belfast

The International Tax Team, which is part of the Partners' Affairs and Tax ("PAT") Team, is responsible for oversight of the firm's tax risk and policies and global tax compliance.

The Apprenticeship

As an International Tax Apprentice within the PAT team, you will play a key role in our work needed to meet tax compliance obligations set by tax authorities globally, including income taxes, corporation taxes, VAT and payroll taxes. In this role, you will have responsibilities for specific territories, including building and coordinating relationships with local Finance teams and external tax advisors to ensure that tax issues that are relevant for these territories are dealt with on a timely basis. You will also have the opportunity to work on wider team projects to deliver solutions to complex international tax and accounting issues, often involving multiple countries and different types of tax.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain first-hand experience of a career in tax and finance in a leading global law firm. You will be working with and learning from qualified accountants and tax professionals with extensive experience of law firms and other multinational businesses.

A&O Shearman, in partnership with Belfast Metropolitan College, will be committed to investing in your training to enable you to gain a Level 5 Apprenticeship in Accounting. The apprenticeship is offered as a 2-year fixed term contract.

What you will have

Previous relevant experience is not required but applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to liaise effectively with staff based in other teams and offices.
• Enthusiastic, pro-active, persistent, robust, commitment to "getting the job done".
• Able to work effectively using own initiative and as part of a team.
• Strong numeracy and IT skills.
• Strong time management skills - ability to multi-task and manage own workload.
• Minimum of 96 tariff points (UCAS New tariff points for entry to Higher Education) from any A Level subject combination; or a minimum of MMM profile on Extended Diploma in Business and Finance or related area.
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs of grade C or above, including Mathematics at Grade B/6 (or equivalent), and Grade C/4 in English (or equivalent).

What we can offer you

The apprenticeship scheme at A&O Shearman is truly an exceptional experience. If successful, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals on key projects and develop key business skills by working with clients and offices across the globe. Another benefit of undertaking an apprenticeship with A&O Shearman is getting involved with our Emerging Talent Programme. Our Emerging Talent Programme organises development days to upskill our apprentices and improve their professional development, as well as regular social events.

At A&O Shearman we are truly inclusive - this is one of our strategic priorities and is central to the kind of firm we want to be. We recognize the importance of wellbeing and have several support structures and discount offers in place to help you stay fit both mentally and physically. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.

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, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, online discounts and lifestyle management services.

We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do, however, remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together.

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.

We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.