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Liam Og McElhone

Belfast, Northern Ireland

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work history

Corporate Tax Advisor

Ernst & Young
Belfast
11.2021 - Current
  • Day-to-Day management of a large client portfolio covering all aspects of the compliance cycle.
  • Preparation and reviewing of corporation tax returns including tax accounting workings, Corporate Interest Restriction calculations, Fixed Assets analysis, Pension Schemes, CFC analysis and Chargeable Gains calculations.
  • Created tax reports and transaction step plans aligned to business goals, including Legal Entity Rationalisations and transfer of trade and assets to group members.
  • Undertook Audit of Tax work including TRM preparation and liaising with Audit colleagues on technical matters.
  • Maintained professionalism and high attention to detail when working under pressure to deadlines.
  • Stayed up-to-date on current tax legislation and proposed developments.
  • Acted as point of contact for tax-related queries, disseminating expert knowledge to clients.
  • Identified opportunities for strategic and tax planning to guide future activities.
  • Identified potential tax credits and savings for client benefit.
  • Providing support to more junior members of the team to support them on client and project work and through personal development.
  • Facilitated training sessions on various items such as new tax legislation and tax software guidance.
  • Worked alongside the recruitment team to facilitate assessment centres and assist with the hiring of potential new joiners to the team.

Corporate Tax Analyst

Deloitte
Belfast
09.2018 - 10.2021
  • Provided top class tax services to a portfolio of corporate clients.
  • Prepared corporation tax returns and tax accounting workings, including work relating to CIR, Patent Box and CFC.
  • Regularly corresponding with both HMRC and clients on the clients' tax affairs.
  • Working as part of a team with fellow analysts, managers, directors and partners.
  • Spent 3 months on secondment to a multinational food retail and wholesale company and working within their tax team.
  • Attending multiple training courses to learn new tax laws and other issues such as international tax matters.

Counter assistant

Golden Gate Restaurant
Magherafelt, Mid Ulster
12.2015 - 08.2018
  • Properly handled all financial transactions, ensuring accurate accounting at end of shift.
  • Recorded and processed all orders in an organised and accurate manner.
  • Settled any customer disputes in a professional and pleasant manner.
  • Brought forth strong oral and written communication skills.

Education

ATT/CTA exam pathway
05.2020 -

Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Management

University of Ulster
Jordanstown, Antrim and Newtownabbey
09.2019 -

A-Levels -

St Mary's Grammar School
Magherafelt
09.2011 - 06.2018

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Teamwork
  • Fast Learner
  • Time Management
  • Computer Skills
  • Microsoft Excel
  • OCT Corporate Tax software specialist
  • Customer Service

Timeline

Corporate Tax Advisor

Ernst & Young
11.2021 - Current

ATT/CTA exam pathway
05.2020 -

Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Management

University of Ulster
09.2019 -

Corporate Tax Analyst

Deloitte
09.2018 - 10.2021

Counter assistant

Golden Gate Restaurant
12.2015 - 08.2018

A-Levels -

St Mary's Grammar School
09.2011 - 06.2018

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