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We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Governance Specialist to join our Finance - Pricing & Commercial team , based in A&O Shearman's Belfast Office. Finance - Pricing & Commercial team - Belfast The Group Pricing & Commercial team is a high profile, Partner and client facing advisory function that sets direction for pricing and realisation across the firm's most material client relationships and panel agreements. We drive client level results and lead firmwide initiatives - from pricing strategy and commercial governance to data, tooling and AI enabled analytics - to deliver sustainable margin improvement. What you will do This role plays a central part in coordinating and supporting two of the Firm's key commercial governance forums: the Secondment Investment Group and the Global Commercial Committee. It helps ensure that commercial and investment decisions are managed consistently, governed effectively and tracked against clear outcomes. The role also supports sector programme activity, helping to bring together commercial, financial and strategic insight. Across all aspects of the role, there is regular opportunity for cross functional working and to engage with Partners and other senior stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity, offering broad exposure, high visibility and genuine scope to make a personal impact. Secondment governance Process management: Manage the end-to-end operation of the Secondment Investment Group (SIG) process, including coordinating submissions, carrying out first review of business cases and financial input submissions, and ensuring materials are complete and ready for Partner review. Cross-functional coordination: Act as a link across Pricing & Commercial, Marketing, Business Development, HR, Risk and Sector teams to bring together inputs and support aligned decision-making. Stakeholder support: Support Partners and colleagues from other Business support teams to navigate the process, acting as a point for guidance and process advice that enables smoother collaboration and faster project completion Reporting and tracking: Track spend, decisions, outcomes and return on investment, maintaining clear records and producing structured reporting/ dashboarding that supports visibility, accountability and follow-through. Governance and improvement: Support the ongoing development of a consistent, transparent and well-run process, including workflow management, turnaround times and governance documentation. Commercial Committee support Committee coordination: Provide administrative and analytical support to the Global Commercial Committee, including agenda management, meeting papers, briefing materials and action tracking. Pipeline management: Manage the flow of items requiring committee review, helping ensure appropriate prioritisation, escalation and timely progression. Decision support: Help ensure investment and contractual matters are presented clearly for review by consolidating inputs, preparing analysis and supporting timely follow-up on decisions and actions. Stakeholder coordination: Work with teams across the business to gather inputs, align priorities and ensure committee matters are progressed efficiently. Sector programme support Insight and alignment: Support sector programme activity by bringing together commercial, financial and strategic insight to inform decision-making and strengthen alignment with wider firm priorities. Reporting and analysis: Contribute to sector reporting and insight, helping identify trends, summarise relevant data and support a clearer view of performance and opportunities. What you will have Analytical and numerate; confident working with data and financial information, with the ability to draw clear insights and spot themes or issues Strong organisational skills; able to manage a varied, evolving and sometimes unpredictable workload, while balancing competing priorities and maintaining momentum Detail-oriented and disciplined; committed to accuracy, consistency and strong data integrity across governance, reporting and decision-support processes Highly collaborative and relationship-led; able to work effectively with cross functional teams and build credibility with a wide range of stakeholders, including Partners and senior colleagues Flexible and adaptable; comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment where priorities can shift quickly Confident communicator; able to interact with and advise senior stakeholders and Partners in a clear, credible and professional way Change-minded and improvement-focused; willing to challenge the status quo, identify opportunities to improve processes and support more effective ways of working Experience in a commercial, finance, governance or professional services environment; beneficial but not 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. 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. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing

We have an exciting opportunity for a International Tax Manager to join our Finance team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Finance team - Belfast The International Tax Manager is a member of the Partners' Affairs and Tax ("PAT") Team, supporting the Head of International Tax in the management of the global tax affairs of the A&O Shearman grouping, including tax compliance, advisory and risk management matters covering approximately half of the firm's offices globally. What you will do Develop a detailed understanding of the tax systems of the territories in which A&O Shearman operates and a good working knowledge of the partner payment side of the PAT team's work. Tax compliance including managing advisors and A&O Shearman teams to support local CFOs with tax filings for the firm and its partners. Manage information requests from partners, local offices, and advisors to meet tax deadlines. Year-end work to produce non-UK calculations, tax equalisation calculations and tax related fiscal accounts notes. Real-time oversight of partners' non-UK tax balances, including ensuring that timing differences and other adjustments are accounted for on a timely basis. Reviewing ad hoc tax filings in non-A&O Shearman territories (e.g. India) and advise on potential exposures elsewhere. Management of work to prepare UK Double Taxation Relief calculations for UK resident members of A&O Shearman LLP for inclusion in individual partner UK tax filings. Management of withholding tax exposures for the firm, both in relation to client transactions and interoffice balance settlement. Ensure internal and external queries are answered correctly and on a timely basis. Tax advice in relation to mobility issues, including individuals working overseas. Other ad-hoc tax advisory work as required. Ongoing review of existing processes to ensure that they continue to be appropriate (e.g. to reflect impacts of business change transactions and external legislative developments), and to identify opportunities to improve these, including the use of AI where appropriate. Management of work of junior team members in London and Belfast. What you will have Collaborative approach and ability to build strong relationships with PAT team colleagues as well as colleagues in other teams located across the globe. Ability to effectively communicate complex tax and accounting issues both orally and in writing to non-specialists. Strong analytical skills and an eye for detail. Knowledge of international tax issues affecting professional partnerships is desirable but not essential Evidence of strong numeric skills Ability to prioritise and manage deadlines effectively. Relevant accounting or tax qualification. Personal or Corporate Tax Experience to Manager level. 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, 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. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing Role level: Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Governance Specialist to join our Finance - Pricing & Commercial team , based in A&O Shearman's Belfast Office. Finance - Pricing & Commercial team - Belfast The Group Pricing & Commercial team is a high profile, Partner and client facing advisory function that sets direction for pricing and realisation across the firm's most material client relationships and panel agreements. We drive client level results and lead firmwide initiatives - from pricing strategy and commercial governance to data, tooling and AI enabled analytics - to deliver sustainable margin improvement. What you will do This role plays a central part in coordinating and supporting two of the Firm's key commercial governance forums: the Secondment Investment Group and the Global Commercial Committee. It helps ensure that commercial and investment decisions are managed consistently, governed effectively and tracked against clear outcomes. The role also supports sector programme activity, helping to bring together commercial, financial and strategic insight. Across all aspects of the role, there is regular opportunity for cross functional working and to engage with Partners and other senior stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity, offering broad exposure, high visibility and genuine scope to make a personal impact. Secondment governance Process management: Manage the end-to-end operation of the Secondment Investment Group (SIG) process, including coordinating submissions, carrying out first review of business cases and financial input submissions, and ensuring materials are complete and ready for Partner review. Cross-functional coordination: Act as a link across Pricing & Commercial, Marketing, Business Development, HR, Risk and Sector teams to bring together inputs and support aligned decision-making. Stakeholder support: Support Partners and colleagues from other Business support teams to navigate the process, acting as a point for guidance and process advice that enables smoother collaboration and faster project completion Reporting and tracking: Track spend, decisions, outcomes and return on investment, maintaining clear records and producing structured reporting/ dashboarding that supports visibility, accountability and follow-through. Governance and improvement: Support the ongoing development of a consistent, transparent and well-run process, including workflow management, turnaround times and governance documentation. Commercial Committee support Committee coordination: Provide administrative and analytical support to the Global Commercial Committee, including agenda management, meeting papers, briefing materials and action tracking. Pipeline management: Manage the flow of items requiring committee review, helping ensure appropriate prioritisation, escalation and timely progression. Decision support: Help ensure investment and contractual matters are presented clearly for review by consolidating inputs, preparing analysis and supporting timely follow-up on decisions and actions. Stakeholder coordination: Work with teams across the business to gather inputs, align priorities and ensure committee matters are progressed efficiently. Sector programme support Insight and alignment: Support sector programme activity by bringing together commercial, financial and strategic insight to inform decision-making and strengthen alignment with wider firm priorities. Reporting and analysis: Contribute to sector reporting and insight, helping identify trends, summarise relevant data and support a clearer view of performance and opportunities. What you will have Analytical and numerate; confident working with data and financial information, with the ability to draw clear insights and spot themes or issues Strong organisational skills; able to manage a varied, evolving and sometimes unpredictable workload, while balancing competing priorities and maintaining momentum Detail-oriented and disciplined; committed to accuracy, consistency and strong data integrity across governance, reporting and decision-support processes Highly collaborative and relationship-led; able to work effectively with cross functional teams and build credibility with a wide range of stakeholders, including Partners and senior colleagues Flexible and adaptable; comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment where priorities can shift quickly Confident communicator; able to interact with and advise senior stakeholders and Partners in a clear, credible and professional way Change-minded and improvement-focused; willing to challenge the status quo, identify opportunities to improve processes and support more effective ways of working Experience in a commercial, finance, governance or professional services environment; beneficial but not 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. 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. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing

We have an exciting opportunity for a International Tax Manager to join our Finance team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Finance team - Belfast The International Tax Manager is a member of the Partners' Affairs and Tax ("PAT") Team, supporting the Head of International Tax in the management of the global tax affairs of the A&O Shearman grouping, including tax compliance, advisory and risk management matters covering approximately half of the firm's offices globally. What you will do Develop a detailed understanding of the tax systems of the territories in which A&O Shearman operates and a good working knowledge of the partner payment side of the PAT team's work. Tax compliance including managing advisors and A&O Shearman teams to support local CFOs with tax filings for the firm and its partners. Manage information requests from partners, local offices, and advisors to meet tax deadlines. Year-end work to produce non-UK calculations, tax equalisation calculations and tax related fiscal accounts notes. Real-time oversight of partners' non-UK tax balances, including ensuring that timing differences and other adjustments are accounted for on a timely basis. Reviewing ad hoc tax filings in non-A&O Shearman territories (e.g. India) and advise on potential exposures elsewhere. Management of work to prepare UK Double Taxation Relief calculations for UK resident members of A&O Shearman LLP for inclusion in individual partner UK tax filings. Management of withholding tax exposures for the firm, both in relation to client transactions and interoffice balance settlement. Ensure internal and external queries are answered correctly and on a timely basis. Tax advice in relation to mobility issues, including individuals working overseas. Other ad-hoc tax advisory work as required. Ongoing review of existing processes to ensure that they continue to be appropriate (e.g. to reflect impacts of business change transactions and external legislative developments), and to identify opportunities to improve these, including the use of AI where appropriate. Management of work of junior team members in London and Belfast. What you will have Collaborative approach and ability to build strong relationships with PAT team colleagues as well as colleagues in other teams located across the globe. Ability to effectively communicate complex tax and accounting issues both orally and in writing to non-specialists. Strong analytical skills and an eye for detail. Knowledge of international tax issues affecting professional partnerships is desirable but not essential Evidence of strong numeric skills Ability to prioritise and manage deadlines effectively. Relevant accounting or tax qualification. Personal or Corporate Tax Experience to Manager level. 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, 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. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing Role level: Manager

Job Title: SC Cleared Cyber Security Governance & Assurance Specialist Location: Manchester, Bristol or Glasgow Duration: 6 months with possible extension Rate: 650- 800 per day via an approved umbrella company Must be willing and eligible to go through the SC Clearance process Are you passionate about safeguarding organisations against cyber threats and ensuring robust security governance? Our client, a leading communications provider, is hiring a dedicated Cyber Security Governance & Assurance Specialist to join their dynamic team supporting vital UK operations. What you'll be doing: Manage and oversee contractual security obligations for assigned customer contracts, ensuring compliance throughout the contract lifecycle. Develop, implement, and maintain security governance, risk, and compliance frameworks aligned with industry standards and customer requirements. Conduct risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and drive mitigation strategies to protect information, assets, and reputation. Monitor third-party supplier compliance and facilitate security accreditation processes. Lead governance meetings, set agendas, track actions, and ensure timely resolution of security issues. Provide expert security advice to internal teams and customers, supporting continuous security improvements. Stay ahead of emerging threats, liaising with security teams to influence strategy and policy. What you'll bring: Proven stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging at senior levels. Strong understanding of security frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and compliance standards (e.g., industry regulations, security accreditations). Excellent communication, report writing, and organisational skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities effectively. Experience in contract management and security accreditation processes. Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISM, CISSP, or equivalent) are highly desirable. Ability to hold and maintain security clearance for the role. Join a company committed to connecting for good, where your expertise will help protect critical services and contribute to a safer digital environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative setting and are eager to make a real impact, we want to hear from you! Apply now to be part of a forward-thinking organisation shaping the future of UK communications. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

This role provides key support to the Asset Management team in a specialist Hotel Real Estate Investor. You will be responsible for producing meaningful analysis to support operational and financial decision-making, reporting / forecasting and assisting with investment, Re-Fi and disposal activities. Client Details Our client is a dynamic hospitality investment platform, focused on unlocking value and driving performance across a quality hotel portfolio in London, Europe & the U.S. This is an excellent opportunity to join a commercially minded team and gain broad exposure to asset management and strategic projects. Description Asset Management & Financial Analysis Develop and maintain analytical tools to evaluate hotel operational performance. Analyse and benchmark operating results against budgets, forecasts, market performance and key performance indicators. Support the development and implementation of value-enhancing asset strategies. Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly performance reporting. Participate in annual business planning and budgeting processes. Assist in identifying portfolio risks and implementing mitigation strategies. Develop forecasting models and sensitivity analyses. Support business case preparation for capital projects and investment initiatives. Produce presentations, reports and shareholder materials. Conduct market, operational and industry research. Support capital expenditure planning and reporting. Maintain reporting structures, documentation and data integrity. Assist with contract compliance reviews and agreement tracking. Manage action plans and follow-up processes relating to asset management initiatives. Support business intelligence and reporting platform administration. Investment, Disposal & Financing Support Build and maintain detailed financial models, cash flow analyses and investment appraisals. Assist with acquisition, refinancing and disposal activities. Undertake market and competitor research, including site visits where required. Analyse renovation and capital expenditure opportunities. Support due diligence processes and management of virtual data rooms. Assist with investment presentations and investor reporting. Prepare investment memo's, teaser documents and presentation materials. Support lender reporting requirements. Contribute to investment committee reporting and portfolio performance monitoring. Assist in the design and development of business intelligence dashboards and reporting solutions. Research new technologies and analytical methodologies to improve reporting and business performance. Profile The successful Hotel Real Estate Asset Management Analyst should have: Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management, Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline. Hospitality-related qualifications, experience and a demonstrable passion for the Hotel industry will be advantageous. Minimum of 2 year's experience within hotel operations, hospitality finance, asset management, real estate investment or a related field. Understanding of hospitality industry performance metrics and investment return principles. Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills. Experience using hospitality bench-marking and reporting platforms desirable. Strong analytical and problem-solving ability. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Understanding of hotel accounting and operational performance drivers. Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Professional and collaborative approach. High levels of integrity and confidentiality. Enthusiastic, proactive and commercially minded. Willingness to travel when required. Job Offer Fixed Comp: 55,000 - 60,000 Bonus Benefits

We have an exciting opportunity for a International Tax Manager to join our Finance team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Finance team - Belfast The International Tax Manager is a member of the Partners' Affairs and Tax ("PAT") Team, supporting the Head of International Tax in the management of the global tax affairs of the A&O Shearman grouping, including tax compliance, advisory and risk management matters covering approximately half of the firm's offices globally. What you will do Develop a detailed understanding of the tax systems of the territories in which A&O Shearman operates and a good working knowledge of the partner payment side of the PAT team's work. Tax compliance including managing advisors and A&O Shearman teams to support local CFOs with tax filings for the firm and its partners. Manage information requests from partners, local offices, and advisors to meet tax deadlines. Year-end work to produce non-UK calculations, tax equalisation calculations and tax related fiscal accounts notes. Real-time oversight of partners' non-UK tax balances, including ensuring that timing differences and other adjustments are accounted for on a timely basis. Reviewing ad hoc tax filings in non-A&O Shearman territories (e.g. India) and advise on potential exposures elsewhere. Management of work to prepare UK Double Taxation Relief calculations for UK resident members of A&O Shearman LLP for inclusion in individual partner UK tax filings. Management of withholding tax exposures for the firm, both in relation to client transactions and interoffice balance settlement. Ensure internal and external queries are answered correctly and on a timely basis. Tax advice in relation to mobility issues, including individuals working overseas. Other ad-hoc tax advisory work as required. Ongoing review of existing processes to ensure that they continue to be appropriate (e.g. to reflect impacts of business change transactions and external legislative developments), and to identify opportunities to improve these, including the use of AI where appropriate. Management of work of junior team members in London and Belfast. What you will have Collaborative approach and ability to build strong relationships with PAT team colleagues as well as colleagues in other teams located across the globe. Ability to effectively communicate complex tax and accounting issues both orally and in writing to non-specialists. Strong analytical skills and an eye for detail. Knowledge of international tax issues affecting professional partnerships is desirable but not essential Evidence of strong numeric skills Ability to prioritise and manage deadlines effectively. Relevant accounting or tax qualification. Personal or Corporate Tax Experience to Manager level. 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, 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. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing Role level: Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Governance Specialist to join our Finance - Pricing & Commercial team , based in A&O Shearman's Belfast Office. Finance - Pricing & Commercial team - Belfast The Group Pricing & Commercial team is a high profile, Partner and client facing advisory function that sets direction for pricing and realisation across the firm's most material client relationships and panel agreements. We drive client level results and lead firmwide initiatives - from pricing strategy and commercial governance to data, tooling and AI enabled analytics - to deliver sustainable margin improvement. What you will do This role plays a central part in coordinating and supporting two of the Firm's key commercial governance forums: the Secondment Investment Group and the Global Commercial Committee. It helps ensure that commercial and investment decisions are managed consistently, governed effectively and tracked against clear outcomes. The role also supports sector programme activity, helping to bring together commercial, financial and strategic insight. Across all aspects of the role, there is regular opportunity for cross functional working and to engage with Partners and other senior stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity, offering broad exposure, high visibility and genuine scope to make a personal impact. Secondment governance Process management: Manage the end-to-end operation of the Secondment Investment Group (SIG) process, including coordinating submissions, carrying out first review of business cases and financial input submissions, and ensuring materials are complete and ready for Partner review. Cross-functional coordination: Act as a link across Pricing & Commercial, Marketing, Business Development, HR, Risk and Sector teams to bring together inputs and support aligned decision-making. Stakeholder support: Support Partners and colleagues from other Business support teams to navigate the process, acting as a point for guidance and process advice that enables smoother collaboration and faster project completion Reporting and tracking: Track spend, decisions, outcomes and return on investment, maintaining clear records and producing structured reporting/ dashboarding that supports visibility, accountability and follow-through. Governance and improvement: Support the ongoing development of a consistent, transparent and well-run process, including workflow management, turnaround times and governance documentation. Commercial Committee support Committee coordination: Provide administrative and analytical support to the Global Commercial Committee, including agenda management, meeting papers, briefing materials and action tracking. Pipeline management: Manage the flow of items requiring committee review, helping ensure appropriate prioritisation, escalation and timely progression. Decision support: Help ensure investment and contractual matters are presented clearly for review by consolidating inputs, preparing analysis and supporting timely follow-up on decisions and actions. Stakeholder coordination: Work with teams across the business to gather inputs, align priorities and ensure committee matters are progressed efficiently. Sector programme support Insight and alignment: Support sector programme activity by bringing together commercial, financial and strategic insight to inform decision-making and strengthen alignment with wider firm priorities. Reporting and analysis: Contribute to sector reporting and insight, helping identify trends, summarise relevant data and support a clearer view of performance and opportunities. What you will have Analytical and numerate; confident working with data and financial information, with the ability to draw clear insights and spot themes or issues Strong organisational skills; able to manage a varied, evolving and sometimes unpredictable workload, while balancing competing priorities and maintaining momentum Detail-oriented and disciplined; committed to accuracy, consistency and strong data integrity across governance, reporting and decision-support processes Highly collaborative and relationship-led; able to work effectively with cross functional teams and build credibility with a wide range of stakeholders, including Partners and senior colleagues Flexible and adaptable; comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment where priorities can shift quickly Confident communicator; able to interact with and advise senior stakeholders and Partners in a clear, credible and professional way Change-minded and improvement-focused; willing to challenge the status quo, identify opportunities to improve processes and support more effective ways of working Experience in a commercial, finance, governance or professional services environment; beneficial but not 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. 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. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing

About the Business A fantastic opportunity to join a well-established service organisation based in Shrewsbury as a Commercial Reporting Accountant . Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this is a genuinely influential role where you will play a critical part in shaping the long-term financial sustainability of the business. Alongside core financial accounting responsibilities, you will lead the financial planning and business plan modelling that underpins major strategic decisions - making this a broad, varied and rewarding position within a friendly, supportive finance team. Main Duties As a Commercial Reporting Accountant , your main duties include: Take ownership of the business plans that underpin long-term financial sustainability, producing robust analysis, modelling and forecasting to guide strategic decision-making Produce monthly management accounts, including profit & loss, balance sheet and supporting schedules, with insightful commentary and analysis Maintain rolling monthly forecasts and prepare capital reporting, fixed asset and stock tracking to support depreciation charges Lead the year-end process, delivering both management and statutory accounts Manage tax compliance across VAT, Corporation Tax and PAYE/NIC, including VAT return workings and associated reconciliations Partner with operational and development colleagues to build annual business plans, prepare quarterly forecasts and monitor spend against plan for Board-level reporting Complete monthly reconciliations across key balance sheet control accounts (such as GRNI, VAT and payroll) and own the monthly close process Prepare monthly cash flow statements and help control expenditure across the organisation Support the annual budgeting and business plan refresh, providing scenario planning and modelling Oversee rent and service charge setting, including the annual rent-setting cycle Act as a key point of contact for internal and external auditors, supporting the Head of Finance through statutory reporting and audit Line manage, develop and support a Financial Accounts Assistant Champion strong financial governance and take a proactive approach to risk management Location / Office / Culture The role is hybrid , with 3 days in the office based in Shrewsbury and the remainder worked from home. You will join a close-knit, supportive finance team within a values-driven not-for-profit, where your work makes a genuine and lasting difference to the local community. What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate will have: ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified - ideally fully qualified, though candidates qualified by experience will be considered Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and translate it into clear, actionable insight (essential) Strong Excel skills are essential Confidence producing end-to-end management and statutory accounts Why Join the business Hybrid working with 3 days in the office Be part of a not-for-profit where your work has real social impact A broad, influential role with genuine variety and the chance to shape strategic decisions Supportive finance team and leadership Generous holidays - 28 days rising to 32 with service, plus bank holidays and Christmas day About Us We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly. Ref: VL73234

We have an exciting opportunity for a International Tax Manager to join our Finance team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Finance team - Belfast The International Tax Manager is a member of the Partners' Affairs and Tax ("PAT") Team, supporting the Head of International Tax in the management of the global tax affairs of the A&O Shearman grouping, including tax compliance, advisory and risk management matters covering approximately half of the firm's offices globally. What you will do Develop a detailed understanding of the tax systems of the territories in which A&O Shearman operates and a good working knowledge of the partner payment side of the PAT team's work. Tax compliance including managing advisors and A&O Shearman teams to support local CFOs with tax filings for the firm and its partners. Manage information requests from partners, local offices, and advisors to meet tax deadlines. Year-end work to produce non-UK calculations, tax equalisation calculations and tax related fiscal accounts notes. Real-time oversight of partners' non-UK tax balances, including ensuring that timing differences and other adjustments are accounted for on a timely basis. Reviewing ad hoc tax filings in non-A&O Shearman territories (e.g. India) and advise on potential exposures elsewhere. Management of work to prepare UK Double Taxation Relief calculations for UK resident members of A&O Shearman LLP for inclusion in individual partner UK tax filings. Management of withholding tax exposures for the firm, both in relation to client transactions and interoffice balance settlement. Ensure internal and external queries are answered correctly and on a timely basis. Tax advice in relation to mobility issues, including individuals working overseas. Other ad-hoc tax advisory work as required. Ongoing review of existing processes to ensure that they continue to be appropriate (e.g. to reflect impacts of business change transactions and external legislative developments), and to identify opportunities to improve these, including the use of AI where appropriate. Management of work of junior team members in London and Belfast. What you will have Collaborative approach and ability to build strong relationships with PAT team colleagues as well as colleagues in other teams located across the globe. Ability to effectively communicate complex tax and accounting issues both orally and in writing to non-specialists. Strong analytical skills and an eye for detail. Knowledge of international tax issues affecting professional partnerships is desirable but not essential Evidence of strong numeric skills Ability to prioritise and manage deadlines effectively. Relevant accounting or tax qualification. Personal or Corporate Tax Experience to Manager level. 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, 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. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing Role level: Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Governance Specialist to join our Finance - Pricing & Commercial team , based in A&O Shearman's Belfast Office. Finance - Pricing & Commercial team - Belfast The Group Pricing & Commercial team is a high profile, Partner and client facing advisory function that sets direction for pricing and realisation across the firm's most material client relationships and panel agreements. We drive client level results and lead firmwide initiatives - from pricing strategy and commercial governance to data, tooling and AI enabled analytics - to deliver sustainable margin improvement. What you will do This role plays a central part in coordinating and supporting two of the Firm's key commercial governance forums: the Secondment Investment Group and the Global Commercial Committee. It helps ensure that commercial and investment decisions are managed consistently, governed effectively and tracked against clear outcomes. The role also supports sector programme activity, helping to bring together commercial, financial and strategic insight. Across all aspects of the role, there is regular opportunity for cross functional working and to engage with Partners and other senior stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity, offering broad exposure, high visibility and genuine scope to make a personal impact. Secondment governance Process management: Manage the end-to-end operation of the Secondment Investment Group (SIG) process, including coordinating submissions, carrying out first review of business cases and financial input submissions, and ensuring materials are complete and ready for Partner review. Cross-functional coordination: Act as a link across Pricing & Commercial, Marketing, Business Development, HR, Risk and Sector teams to bring together inputs and support aligned decision-making. Stakeholder support: Support Partners and colleagues from other Business support teams to navigate the process, acting as a point for guidance and process advice that enables smoother collaboration and faster project completion Reporting and tracking: Track spend, decisions, outcomes and return on investment, maintaining clear records and producing structured reporting/ dashboarding that supports visibility, accountability and follow-through. Governance and improvement: Support the ongoing development of a consistent, transparent and well-run process, including workflow management, turnaround times and governance documentation. Commercial Committee support Committee coordination: Provide administrative and analytical support to the Global Commercial Committee, including agenda management, meeting papers, briefing materials and action tracking. Pipeline management: Manage the flow of items requiring committee review, helping ensure appropriate prioritisation, escalation and timely progression. Decision support: Help ensure investment and contractual matters are presented clearly for review by consolidating inputs, preparing analysis and supporting timely follow-up on decisions and actions. Stakeholder coordination: Work with teams across the business to gather inputs, align priorities and ensure committee matters are progressed efficiently. Sector programme support Insight and alignment: Support sector programme activity by bringing together commercial, financial and strategic insight to inform decision-making and strengthen alignment with wider firm priorities. Reporting and analysis: Contribute to sector reporting and insight, helping identify trends, summarise relevant data and support a clearer view of performance and opportunities. What you will have Analytical and numerate; confident working with data and financial information, with the ability to draw clear insights and spot themes or issues Strong organisational skills; able to manage a varied, evolving and sometimes unpredictable workload, while balancing competing priorities and maintaining momentum Detail-oriented and disciplined; committed to accuracy, consistency and strong data integrity across governance, reporting and decision-support processes Highly collaborative and relationship-led; able to work effectively with cross functional teams and build credibility with a wide range of stakeholders, including Partners and senior colleagues Flexible and adaptable; comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment where priorities can shift quickly Confident communicator; able to interact with and advise senior stakeholders and Partners in a clear, credible and professional way Change-minded and improvement-focused; willing to challenge the status quo, identify opportunities to improve processes and support more effective ways of working Experience in a commercial, finance, governance or professional services environment; beneficial but not 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. 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. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing

We have an exciting opportunity for a International Tax Manager to join our Finance team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Finance team - Belfast The International Tax Manager is a member of the Partners' Affairs and Tax ("PAT") Team, supporting the Head of International Tax in the management of the global tax affairs of the A&O Shearman grouping, including tax compliance, advisory and risk management matters covering approximately half of the firm's offices globally. What you will do Develop a detailed understanding of the tax systems of the territories in which A&O Shearman operates and a good working knowledge of the partner payment side of the PAT team's work. Tax compliance including managing advisors and A&O Shearman teams to support local CFOs with tax filings for the firm and its partners. Manage information requests from partners, local offices, and advisors to meet tax deadlines. Year-end work to produce non-UK calculations, tax equalisation calculations and tax related fiscal accounts notes. Real-time oversight of partners' non-UK tax balances, including ensuring that timing differences and other adjustments are accounted for on a timely basis. Reviewing ad hoc tax filings in non-A&O Shearman territories (e.g. India) and advise on potential exposures elsewhere. Management of work to prepare UK Double Taxation Relief calculations for UK resident members of A&O Shearman LLP for inclusion in individual partner UK tax filings. Management of withholding tax exposures for the firm, both in relation to client transactions and interoffice balance settlement. Ensure internal and external queries are answered correctly and on a timely basis. Tax advice in relation to mobility issues, including individuals working overseas. Other ad-hoc tax advisory work as required. Ongoing review of existing processes to ensure that they continue to be appropriate (e.g. to reflect impacts of business change transactions and external legislative developments), and to identify opportunities to improve these, including the use of AI where appropriate. Management of work of junior team members in London and Belfast. What you will have Collaborative approach and ability to build strong relationships with PAT team colleagues as well as colleagues in other teams located across the globe. Ability to effectively communicate complex tax and accounting issues both orally and in writing to non-specialists. Strong analytical skills and an eye for detail. Knowledge of international tax issues affecting professional partnerships is desirable but not essential Evidence of strong numeric skills Ability to prioritise and manage deadlines effectively. Relevant accounting or tax qualification. Personal or Corporate Tax Experience to Manager level. 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, 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. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing Role level: Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a International Tax Manager to join our Finance team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Finance team - Belfast The International Tax Manager is a member of the Partners' Affairs and Tax ("PAT") Team, supporting the Head of International Tax in the management of the global tax affairs of the A&O Shearman grouping, including tax compliance, advisory and risk management matters covering approximately half of the firm's offices globally. What you will do Develop a detailed understanding of the tax systems of the territories in which A&O Shearman operates and a good working knowledge of the partner payment side of the PAT team's work. Tax compliance including managing advisors and A&O Shearman teams to support local CFOs with tax filings for the firm and its partners. Manage information requests from partners, local offices, and advisors to meet tax deadlines. Year-end work to produce non-UK calculations, tax equalisation calculations and tax related fiscal accounts notes. Real-time oversight of partners' non-UK tax balances, including ensuring that timing differences and other adjustments are accounted for on a timely basis. Reviewing ad hoc tax filings in non-A&O Shearman territories (e.g. India) and advise on potential exposures elsewhere. Management of work to prepare UK Double Taxation Relief calculations for UK resident members of A&O Shearman LLP for inclusion in individual partner UK tax filings. Management of withholding tax exposures for the firm, both in relation to client transactions and interoffice balance settlement. Ensure internal and external queries are answered correctly and on a timely basis. Tax advice in relation to mobility issues, including individuals working overseas. Other ad-hoc tax advisory work as required. Ongoing review of existing processes to ensure that they continue to be appropriate (e.g. to reflect impacts of business change transactions and external legislative developments), and to identify opportunities to improve these, including the use of AI where appropriate. Management of work of junior team members in London and Belfast. What you will have Collaborative approach and ability to build strong relationships with PAT team colleagues as well as colleagues in other teams located across the globe. Ability to effectively communicate complex tax and accounting issues both orally and in writing to non-specialists. Strong analytical skills and an eye for detail. Knowledge of international tax issues affecting professional partnerships is desirable but not essential Evidence of strong numeric skills Ability to prioritise and manage deadlines effectively. Relevant accounting or tax qualification. Personal or Corporate Tax Experience to Manager level. 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, 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. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing Role level: Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Governance Specialist to join our Finance - Pricing & Commercial team , based in A&O Shearman's Belfast Office. Finance - Pricing & Commercial team - Belfast The Group Pricing & Commercial team is a high profile, Partner and client facing advisory function that sets direction for pricing and realisation across the firm's most material client relationships and panel agreements. We drive client level results and lead firmwide initiatives - from pricing strategy and commercial governance to data, tooling and AI enabled analytics - to deliver sustainable margin improvement. What you will do This role plays a central part in coordinating and supporting two of the Firm's key commercial governance forums: the Secondment Investment Group and the Global Commercial Committee. It helps ensure that commercial and investment decisions are managed consistently, governed effectively and tracked against clear outcomes. The role also supports sector programme activity, helping to bring together commercial, financial and strategic insight. Across all aspects of the role, there is regular opportunity for cross functional working and to engage with Partners and other senior stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity, offering broad exposure, high visibility and genuine scope to make a personal impact. Secondment governance Process management: Manage the end-to-end operation of the Secondment Investment Group (SIG) process, including coordinating submissions, carrying out first review of business cases and financial input submissions, and ensuring materials are complete and ready for Partner review. Cross-functional coordination: Act as a link across Pricing & Commercial, Marketing, Business Development, HR, Risk and Sector teams to bring together inputs and support aligned decision-making. Stakeholder support: Support Partners and colleagues from other Business support teams to navigate the process, acting as a point for guidance and process advice that enables smoother collaboration and faster project completion Reporting and tracking: Track spend, decisions, outcomes and return on investment, maintaining clear records and producing structured reporting/ dashboarding that supports visibility, accountability and follow-through. Governance and improvement: Support the ongoing development of a consistent, transparent and well-run process, including workflow management, turnaround times and governance documentation. Commercial Committee support Committee coordination: Provide administrative and analytical support to the Global Commercial Committee, including agenda management, meeting papers, briefing materials and action tracking. Pipeline management: Manage the flow of items requiring committee review, helping ensure appropriate prioritisation, escalation and timely progression. Decision support: Help ensure investment and contractual matters are presented clearly for review by consolidating inputs, preparing analysis and supporting timely follow-up on decisions and actions. Stakeholder coordination: Work with teams across the business to gather inputs, align priorities and ensure committee matters are progressed efficiently. Sector programme support Insight and alignment: Support sector programme activity by bringing together commercial, financial and strategic insight to inform decision-making and strengthen alignment with wider firm priorities. Reporting and analysis: Contribute to sector reporting and insight, helping identify trends, summarise relevant data and support a clearer view of performance and opportunities. What you will have Analytical and numerate; confident working with data and financial information, with the ability to draw clear insights and spot themes or issues Strong organisational skills; able to manage a varied, evolving and sometimes unpredictable workload, while balancing competing priorities and maintaining momentum Detail-oriented and disciplined; committed to accuracy, consistency and strong data integrity across governance, reporting and decision-support processes Highly collaborative and relationship-led; able to work effectively with cross functional teams and build credibility with a wide range of stakeholders, including Partners and senior colleagues Flexible and adaptable; comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment where priorities can shift quickly Confident communicator; able to interact with and advise senior stakeholders and Partners in a clear, credible and professional way Change-minded and improvement-focused; willing to challenge the status quo, identify opportunities to improve processes and support more effective ways of working Experience in a commercial, finance, governance or professional services environment; beneficial but not 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. 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. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing

We have an exciting opportunity for a International Tax Manager to join our Finance team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Finance team - Belfast The International Tax Manager is a member of the Partners' Affairs and Tax ("PAT") Team, supporting the Head of International Tax in the management of the global tax affairs of the A&O Shearman grouping, including tax compliance, advisory and risk management matters covering approximately half of the firm's offices globally. What you will do Develop a detailed understanding of the tax systems of the territories in which A&O Shearman operates and a good working knowledge of the partner payment side of the PAT team's work. Tax compliance including managing advisors and A&O Shearman teams to support local CFOs with tax filings for the firm and its partners. Manage information requests from partners, local offices, and advisors to meet tax deadlines. Year-end work to produce non-UK calculations, tax equalisation calculations and tax related fiscal accounts notes. Real-time oversight of partners' non-UK tax balances, including ensuring that timing differences and other adjustments are accounted for on a timely basis. Reviewing ad hoc tax filings in non-A&O Shearman territories (e.g. India) and advise on potential exposures elsewhere. Management of work to prepare UK Double Taxation Relief calculations for UK resident members of A&O Shearman LLP for inclusion in individual partner UK tax filings. Management of withholding tax exposures for the firm, both in relation to client transactions and interoffice balance settlement. Ensure internal and external queries are answered correctly and on a timely basis. Tax advice in relation to mobility issues, including individuals working overseas. Other ad-hoc tax advisory work as required. Ongoing review of existing processes to ensure that they continue to be appropriate (e.g. to reflect impacts of business change transactions and external legislative developments), and to identify opportunities to improve these, including the use of AI where appropriate. Management of work of junior team members in London and Belfast. What you will have Collaborative approach and ability to build strong relationships with PAT team colleagues as well as colleagues in other teams located across the globe. Ability to effectively communicate complex tax and accounting issues both orally and in writing to non-specialists. Strong analytical skills and an eye for detail. Knowledge of international tax issues affecting professional partnerships is desirable but not essential Evidence of strong numeric skills Ability to prioritise and manage deadlines effectively. Relevant accounting or tax qualification. Personal or Corporate Tax Experience to Manager level. 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, 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. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing Role level: Manager

Head of People & HR Transformation Consulting Salary: 110,000 + 20% Bonus (up to 40%) + 6,600 Car Allowance Location: London/Hybrid Build a consulting practice, not just join one. Work with Ministers, Senior Civil Servants and C-suite leaders. Lead large-scale workforce and HR transformation programmes. Shape a new consulting capability backed by a major established organisation. The Opportunity This is a unique opportunity to form part of the leadership team for a newly established consulting capability within a major international technology, business services and transformation organisation. The organisation is not a start-up. It is a large, well-established, enterprise-scale business with significant capability across consulting, technology, operations, AI-enabled transformation and managed services. What is new is the dedicated consulting entity and the opportunity to build a specialist People & HR Transformation practice from the beginning. You will work with HR Directors, Chief People Officers, COOs, Transformation Leaders, Senior Civil Servants, Director-level public servants, ministers, politicians and wider public sector leadership teams to design and deliver workforce strategies, HR operating models and large-scale sustainable transformation outcomes that put people at the centre. This role is uniquely positioned to combine advisory-led transformation with industrialised, scalable delivery. You will act as the bridge between strategy and execution, shaping transformation agendas while ensuring they are successfully delivered at scale through operational, AI and technology-enabled capability. The core objective is to drive profitable growth, win and deliver complex transformation programmes, and establish a differentiated People & HR consulting practice that achieves tangible outcomes for clients. Role Responsibilities Relationship, Sales & Bid Leadership Define and own the People & HR consulting vision, market positioning, value propositions, commercial models and go-to-market plans. Build and maintain senior relationships with HRDs, CPOs, Transformation Leaders, COOs, Senior Civil Servants, Director-level public servants and wider executive stakeholders. Originate and convert sales opportunities, particularly those aligned to outsourcing, managed services and large-scale transformation. Lead the full sales lifecycle, including qualification, solution design, proposal development and commercial negotiation. Lead public sector framework opportunities, competitive bids and major pitch presentations. Develop tailored recommendations and solutions that respond to complex client needs. Use your senior client network to drive growth and account expansion. Develop thought leadership and support market-facing activity including events, roundtables and conference speaking. Client Delivery & Engagement Leadership Lead end-to-end workforce and HR transformation programmes from strategy through to implementation and benefits realisation. Act as Engagement Lead on large-scale programmes, providing senior oversight, subject matter expertise and client relationship management. Manage governance, risk, financial performance and stakeholder alignment. Ensure consulting outputs are clearly aligned to scalable operational and technology-enabled delivery models. Deliver measurable outcomes for clients, including improved service performance, cost reduction, workforce effectiveness and sustainable change. Practice Development & Leadership Build and grow a differentiated People & HR Transformation consulting practice. Develop integrated offerings that combine advisory, technology, operational delivery and AI-enabled transformation. Create reusable assets, methodologies and thought leadership. Recruit, coach and develop consulting talent. Lead performance management, capability building and team development. Own revenue, margin and utilisation targets for the practice. Essential Skills & Experience Extensive experience leading workforce, people, HR or organisational transformation programmes. Strong consulting background or significant experience scoping and leading complex transformation in relevant sectors. Existing network of senior clients across Government, Public Sector, Financial Services, Utilities or other regulated environments. Track record of originating and closing sales, writing formal bids and leading pitch presentations. Experience designing technology-enabled solutions that address complex client problems. Experience leading AI and technology-enabled transformation programmes that deliver tangible outcomes. Experience developing consulting propositions, methodologies and go-to-market plans. Deep expertise across workforce strategy, workforce planning, HR operating models, HR shared services, HR process transformation, change management, communications and adoption. Strong commercial and financial acumen with the ability to convert client conversations into new work. Ability to lead, inspire and develop high-performing teams. Why Join? This is a rare chance to build a consulting practice from the ground up while being backed by a major, established organisation with significant scale, delivery capability, client reach and investment. You will have genuine influence over proposition development, market positioning, team growth, client strategy and revenue generation. For a senior consulting leader who wants ownership, visibility and the opportunity to build something meaningful, this is a career-defining role. SC Clearance (Desirable) Due to the nature of the client portfolio, candidates must either hold active Security Clearance (SC) or be eligible and willing to undergo SC vetting. Many engagements will involve working within sensitive Government and Public Sector environments.

We have an exciting opportunity for a International Tax Manager to join our Finance team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Finance team - Belfast The International Tax Manager is a member of the Partners' Affairs and Tax ("PAT") Team, supporting the Head of International Tax in the management of the global tax affairs of the A&O Shearman grouping, including tax compliance, advisory and risk management matters covering approximately half of the firm's offices globally. What you will do Develop a detailed understanding of the tax systems of the territories in which A&O Shearman operates and a good working knowledge of the partner payment side of the PAT team's work. Tax compliance including managing advisors and A&O Shearman teams to support local CFOs with tax filings for the firm and its partners. Manage information requests from partners, local offices, and advisors to meet tax deadlines. Year-end work to produce non-UK calculations, tax equalisation calculations and tax related fiscal accounts notes. Real-time oversight of partners' non-UK tax balances, including ensuring that timing differences and other adjustments are accounted for on a timely basis. Reviewing ad hoc tax filings in non-A&O Shearman territories (e.g. India) and advise on potential exposures elsewhere. Management of work to prepare UK Double Taxation Relief calculations for UK resident members of A&O Shearman LLP for inclusion in individual partner UK tax filings. Management of withholding tax exposures for the firm, both in relation to client transactions and interoffice balance settlement. Ensure internal and external queries are answered correctly and on a timely basis. Tax advice in relation to mobility issues, including individuals working overseas. Other ad-hoc tax advisory work as required. Ongoing review of existing processes to ensure that they continue to be appropriate (e.g. to reflect impacts of business change transactions and external legislative developments), and to identify opportunities to improve these, including the use of AI where appropriate. Management of work of junior team members in London and Belfast. What you will have Collaborative approach and ability to build strong relationships with PAT team colleagues as well as colleagues in other teams located across the globe. Ability to effectively communicate complex tax and accounting issues both orally and in writing to non-specialists. Strong analytical skills and an eye for detail. Knowledge of international tax issues affecting professional partnerships is desirable but not essential Evidence of strong numeric skills Ability to prioritise and manage deadlines effectively. Relevant accounting or tax qualification. Personal or Corporate Tax Experience to Manager level. 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, 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. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing Role level: Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Governance Specialist to join our Finance - Pricing & Commercial team , based in A&O Shearman's Belfast Office. Finance - Pricing & Commercial team - Belfast The Group Pricing & Commercial team is a high profile, Partner and client facing advisory function that sets direction for pricing and realisation across the firm's most material client relationships and panel agreements. We drive client level results and lead firmwide initiatives - from pricing strategy and commercial governance to data, tooling and AI enabled analytics - to deliver sustainable margin improvement. What you will do This role plays a central part in coordinating and supporting two of the Firm's key commercial governance forums: the Secondment Investment Group and the Global Commercial Committee. It helps ensure that commercial and investment decisions are managed consistently, governed effectively and tracked against clear outcomes. The role also supports sector programme activity, helping to bring together commercial, financial and strategic insight. Across all aspects of the role, there is regular opportunity for cross functional working and to engage with Partners and other senior stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity, offering broad exposure, high visibility and genuine scope to make a personal impact. Secondment governance Process management: Manage the end-to-end operation of the Secondment Investment Group (SIG) process, including coordinating submissions, carrying out first review of business cases and financial input submissions, and ensuring materials are complete and ready for Partner review. Cross-functional coordination: Act as a link across Pricing & Commercial, Marketing, Business Development, HR, Risk and Sector teams to bring together inputs and support aligned decision-making. Stakeholder support: Support Partners and colleagues from other Business support teams to navigate the process, acting as a point for guidance and process advice that enables smoother collaboration and faster project completion Reporting and tracking: Track spend, decisions, outcomes and return on investment, maintaining clear records and producing structured reporting/ dashboarding that supports visibility, accountability and follow-through. Governance and improvement: Support the ongoing development of a consistent, transparent and well-run process, including workflow management, turnaround times and governance documentation. Commercial Committee support Committee coordination: Provide administrative and analytical support to the Global Commercial Committee, including agenda management, meeting papers, briefing materials and action tracking. Pipeline management: Manage the flow of items requiring committee review, helping ensure appropriate prioritisation, escalation and timely progression. Decision support: Help ensure investment and contractual matters are presented clearly for review by consolidating inputs, preparing analysis and supporting timely follow-up on decisions and actions. Stakeholder coordination: Work with teams across the business to gather inputs, align priorities and ensure committee matters are progressed efficiently. Sector programme support Insight and alignment: Support sector programme activity by bringing together commercial, financial and strategic insight to inform decision-making and strengthen alignment with wider firm priorities. Reporting and analysis: Contribute to sector reporting and insight, helping identify trends, summarise relevant data and support a clearer view of performance and opportunities. What you will have Analytical and numerate; confident working with data and financial information, with the ability to draw clear insights and spot themes or issues Strong organisational skills; able to manage a varied, evolving and sometimes unpredictable workload, while balancing competing priorities and maintaining momentum Detail-oriented and disciplined; committed to accuracy, consistency and strong data integrity across governance, reporting and decision-support processes Highly collaborative and relationship-led; able to work effectively with cross functional teams and build credibility with a wide range of stakeholders, including Partners and senior colleagues Flexible and adaptable; comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment where priorities can shift quickly Confident communicator; able to interact with and advise senior stakeholders and Partners in a clear, credible and professional way Change-minded and improvement-focused; willing to challenge the status quo, identify opportunities to improve processes and support more effective ways of working Experience in a commercial, finance, governance or professional services environment; beneficial but not 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. 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. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing

We have an exciting opportunity for a International Tax Manager to join our Finance team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Finance team - Belfast The International Tax Manager is a member of the Partners' Affairs and Tax ("PAT") Team, supporting the Head of International Tax in the management of the global tax affairs of the A&O Shearman grouping, including tax compliance, advisory and risk management matters covering approximately half of the firm's offices globally. What you will do Develop a detailed understanding of the tax systems of the territories in which A&O Shearman operates and a good working knowledge of the partner payment side of the PAT team's work. Tax compliance including managing advisors and A&O Shearman teams to support local CFOs with tax filings for the firm and its partners. Manage information requests from partners, local offices, and advisors to meet tax deadlines. Year-end work to produce non-UK calculations, tax equalisation calculations and tax related fiscal accounts notes. Real-time oversight of partners' non-UK tax balances, including ensuring that timing differences and other adjustments are accounted for on a timely basis. Reviewing ad hoc tax filings in non-A&O Shearman territories (e.g. India) and advise on potential exposures elsewhere. Management of work to prepare UK Double Taxation Relief calculations for UK resident members of A&O Shearman LLP for inclusion in individual partner UK tax filings. Management of withholding tax exposures for the firm, both in relation to client transactions and interoffice balance settlement. Ensure internal and external queries are answered correctly and on a timely basis. Tax advice in relation to mobility issues, including individuals working overseas. Other ad-hoc tax advisory work as required. Ongoing review of existing processes to ensure that they continue to be appropriate (e.g. to reflect impacts of business change transactions and external legislative developments), and to identify opportunities to improve these, including the use of AI where appropriate. Management of work of junior team members in London and Belfast. What you will have Collaborative approach and ability to build strong relationships with PAT team colleagues as well as colleagues in other teams located across the globe. Ability to effectively communicate complex tax and accounting issues both orally and in writing to non-specialists. Strong analytical skills and an eye for detail. Knowledge of international tax issues affecting professional partnerships is desirable but not essential Evidence of strong numeric skills Ability to prioritise and manage deadlines effectively. Relevant accounting or tax qualification. Personal or Corporate Tax Experience to Manager level. 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, 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. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing Role level: Manager

Your new company A forward-thinking London local authority is seeking an experienced Disrepair Manager to join its Housing Directorate. With a strong commitment to delivering safe, high-quality homes and improving outcomes for residents, the organisation is undertaking an ambitious transformation programme across its housing services. Your new role As Disrepair Manager, you will lead on the effective management of housing disrepair across the borough, ensuring claims are handled efficiently, compliantly and with a strong customer focus. You will manage a small specialist team and work closely with internal teams, contractors and legal representatives to drive performance and deliver service improvements.Key responsibilities include:>Leading on the investigation and management of disrepair and Environmental Protection Act claims>Managing and developing a team of disrepair surveyors and support staff>Ensuring full compliance with disrepair protocol, legislation and health & safety requirements>Monitoring performance, identifying trends and insights to inform continuous service improvement>Managing contractor performance and ensuring value for money and quality delivery>Acting as a key liaison with solicitors, residents, contractors and internal stakeholders>Overseeing complaint resolution and enhancing customer satisfaction outcomes>Supporting wider repairs and maintenance service delivery, including inspections and quality assuranceYou will play a key role in driving a proactive and data-led approach to disrepair, improving outcomes for residents while minimising risk. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will bring:>Strong experience in housing repairs, maintenance or disrepair management>Proven track record of managing legal disrepair cases and claims>Sound knowledge of housing legislation, including the Landlord and Tenant Act and disrepair protocol>Experience managing contractors, performance and service delivery>Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills>Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving ability>A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a commitment to service improvement>Relevant construction or building qualification (e.g. HNC or equivalent) What you'll get in return Up to 31 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days>Opportunity to shape the future of housing asset management and repairs services in a major London borough>A key leadership role within a high-impact transformation programme>Collaborative and supportive working environment>Competitive local government benefits package, including access to the Local Government Pension Scheme - a market-leading defined benefit scheme with circa 18%+ employer contribution>Flexible working opportunities What you need to do now This campaign is being managed exclusively by Hays. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. For a confidential discussion or if you have any questions, please contact me directly using my Hays contact details. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk