Director, Tax Accounting & Risk Advisory

EY; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in Southampton seeks a qualified tax professional to lead complex tax compliance and reporting engagements. You will drive client relationships, manage advisory projects and collaborate with cross-functional tax teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Ideal candidates have substantial UK tax accounting and group reporting experience, a strong background in corporate tax and audits, and hold ACA/CA/ACCA/CTA qualifications. EY offers a flexible, inclusive environment and world-class development.

Qualifications

• Strong tax accounting skills and solid knowledge of relevant accounting standards.
• In-depth experience with UK tax accounting and group tax reporting.
• Significant experience in corporate tax, gained in practice or in-house.
• Strong audit-of-tax background with leadership of audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex tax compliance and reporting engagements, ensuring technical accuracy and high-quality outcomes.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Manage delivery of advisory and consulting projects, maintaining accountability for service excellence.
• Collaborate with other specialist tax teams across the business.
• Contribute to internal relationship-building and firm-wide initiatives.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities, including converting leads into engagements.

Skills

Tax accounting

UK tax

Corporate tax

Audit of tax

Education

ACA / CA / ACCA / CTA

Job description

EY in Southampton seeks a qualified tax professional to lead complex tax compliance and reporting engagements. You will drive client relationships, manage advisory projects and collaborate with cross-functional tax teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Ideal candidates have substantial UK tax accounting and group reporting experience, a strong background in corporate tax and audits, and hold ACA/CA/ACCA/CTA qualifications. EY offers a flexible, inclusive environment and world-class development.