Director, Corporate Tax

EY; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in London seeks an experienced Director to lead tax compliance and reporting engagements. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in tax compliance, particularly in the energy sector, and possess exceptional client service skills. Responsibilities include maintaining client relationships and leading teams. The firm offers a competitive remuneration package, flexible working options, and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Support for flexible working

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Significant experience in tax compliance and reporting, ideally within the energy sector.
• Track record of managing client relationships and delivering high-quality service.
• Experience in leading teams and developing talent.

Responsibilities

• Grow and maintain relationships with our largest and most complex clients.
• Lead technically demanding compliance and reporting engagements.
• Provide exceptional client service with responsibility for quality.

Skills

Leadership and team management skills

Excellent communication

Project management

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Client-centric approach

Education

Relevant professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CTA)

Job description

EY is a global network of professional services firms engaged in consulting, transaction, assurance and tax services with member firms in over 170 countries worldwide. The UK firm of Ernst & Young LLP has over 900 partners and 20,000 employees.

The Opportunity

Our Global Compliance and Reporting professionals help businesses meet complex demands for tax reporting and compliance, along with associated tax advisory, strategy, and controversy. The Global Compliance and Reporting team continues to experience growth due to strong client demand.

By integrating deep technical and industry knowledge with established methodologies and cutting‑edge tax technologies, we work with a wide range of large and complex multinational companies, to help them through their compliance and reporting cycle and to develop and implement effective, practical, and sustainable tax strategies.

Due to significant growth following a number of high‑profile client wins, we are looking for an experienced and driven Director to join our London office, with the flexibility to be based in London. The role offers the opportunity to work on some of the largest and most exciting clients in the market, helping them navigate an increasingly complex tax environment, and play a key role in the leadership team of a dynamic and fast‑paced team.

Key Responsibilities

• Grow and maintain relationships with our largest and most complex clients, both existing and new.
• Lead our most technically demanding compliance and reporting engagements, as well as the delivery of related consulting projects.
• Provide exceptional client service with responsibility for quality and engagement economics.
• Work collaboratively with other tax specialist teams and the wider EY organization.
• Grow networks and relationships internally.
• Develop our future leaders through effectively supervising, coaching, and mentoring senior staff.
• Create a compelling vision and lead team initiatives, covering all aspects of what makes a high‑performing team.

What We Look For

We seek a proactive and results‑oriented individual who thrives in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in tax compliance and reporting, particularly within the energy sector. You should possess a strategic mindset, with the ability to foresee challenges and develop innovative solutions. A commitment to exceptional client service and the ability to build lasting relationships are essential.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and deliver results under pressure.
• Deep understanding of tax regulations and compliance requirements, ideally in the oil and gas or wider energy sector.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and functions.
• A client‑centric approach with a focus on delivering value.

To Qualify For the Role You Must Have

• A relevant professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CTA).
• Significant experience in tax compliance and reporting, ideally within the energy sector.
• A track record of managing client relationships and delivering high‑quality service.
• Experience in leading teams and developing talent.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of the business environment.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with industry trends.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well‑being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer a reality.

Join us in building a better working world

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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