Indirect Tax Senior Manager - Energy

EY; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Indirect Tax Senior Manager in London or Aberdeen, where you will lead advisory projects in the dynamic Energy sector. This role involves collaborating globally to deliver high-quality tax solutions while supporting sustainable operations and the transition to renewables. You'll be part of a diverse and high-performing team, developing your career and skills in a supportive environment. If you're a motivated professional looking for a challenging opportunity that makes a difference, this is the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in indirect tax advisory, preferably in Energy.
• Strong business development and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage effective teams to deliver high-quality advice.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Client-focused

Project management

Communication skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Relationship management

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

8+ years' UK indirect tax advisory experience

ACA/ACCA/CA or CTA qualification

Law qualification

Job description

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Indirect Tax Senior Manager - Energy

Location: London or Aberdeen

We have an exciting opportunity to join our expanding EY Energy & Resources Indirect Tax team, advising clients across all areas of indirect tax in a rapidly changing and expanding industry sector. It is a varied role, supporting businesses across the spectrum of indirect taxes (including VAT, Customs duties, Excise duties, and Environmental taxes), helping them navigate the opportunities and challenges in the environment.

This role offers involvement in the transformation of the Energy sector, supporting clients focusing on sustainable and digitally enabled operations, low carbon energy generation, battery storage, and the transition to renewables, alongside traditional energy, power, and resources businesses.

The Energy Indirect Tax team is diverse, supportive, and high-performing, with a genuine interest in adapting energy generation and usage to meet net zero ambitions.

The role

You will lead indirect tax advisory work and projects, collaborating with EY colleagues globally, other tax areas, and broader advisory service lines to deliver on large projects, M&A, and restructuring transactions.

As part of the team, you will develop your career, build global indirect tax skills, and work on complex projects. We seek a highly motivated, committed, and team-oriented tax professional looking for a challenging career move.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead and manage effective teams to deliver high-quality advice to clients
• Ensure technical excellence with a practical, business-focused approach
• Oversee day-to-day client delivery
• Supervise, coach, and mentor team members for development
• Contribute to team strategy and operations, managing junior staff
• Collaborate across EY to deliver comprehensive client solutions
• Support growth of the EY indirect tax energy business and team

Your client responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing exceptional service
• Identify and convert new business opportunities
• Ensure quality of client service
• Manage leads from other practice areas
• Develop networks and manage expectations externally and internally
• Maximize value for EY and clients while managing risks

Skills and attributes for success

• Client-focused, strategic, and commercially aware
• Proven track record of high-quality delivery
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong relationship management
• Flexible and enthusiastic attitude
• Project management and planning skills
• Negotiation and problem-solving abilities
• Effective time management under pressure
• Leadership qualities to create and lead teams

Qualifications and Experience

• 8+ years' UK indirect tax advisory experience, preferably in Energy or a similar industry, with professional services background
• ACA/ACCA/CA, Tax Inspectors with full technical training, Law qualification, or CTA
• Business development skills and ability to build client relationships
• Leadership and mentoring skills

Ideally, you'll also have

• Project management skills including planning and budgeting

What we look for

• Excellent communication skills
• Flexible and enthusiastic attitude
• Experienced tax practitioner with review skills
• Interest in energy markets and sustainability
• Commitment to technical development and industry knowledge