Ashling Donnelly
About Ashling Donnelly
Ashling Donnelly serves as the Head of Tax at Trainline, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in tax management, having held positions at Smith & Williamson, Addison Lee Group, and Hill Vellacott.
Current Role at Trainline
Ashling Donnelly serves as the Head of Tax at Trainline, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she utilizes her extensive tax knowledge to advise on tax-related matters across the business. She works closely with various departments to integrate tax considerations into business strategies, enhancing the overall understanding of tax issues within the organization.
Previous Experience at Trainline
Prior to her current role, Ashling Donnelly worked at Trainline as the Group Tax Manager from 2019 to 2020. In this position, she contributed to the company's tax strategy and compliance efforts. Her experience at Trainline has allowed her to develop a comprehensive understanding of the company's operations and tax implications.
Career Background in Taxation
Ashling Donnelly has a diverse background in taxation, having worked in several prominent roles. She was the Group Tax and Treasury Manager at Addison Lee Group from 2018 to 2019 and served as a Manager in Business Tax Services at Smith & Williamson from 2014 to 2018. Additionally, she worked at Hill Vellacott from 2008 to 2013, gaining valuable experience in tax matters.
Education and Qualifications
Ashling Donnelly studied at Chartered Accountants Ireland, where she achieved her ACA qualification from 2008 to 2012. She also studied at Queen's University Belfast, earning a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Accounting from 2005 to 2008. Furthermore, she completed studies at the Chartered Institute of Taxation, obtaining her CTA qualification in Advanced Corporation Tax and Owner Managed Businesses.
Early Education
Ashling Donnelly completed her early education at Loretto Grammar in Omagh from 1998 to 2005. This foundational education set the stage for her later studies in accounting and taxation.