Manager - Financial Services Operational Tax Advisory

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking proactive tax professionals to join their dynamic London team. This role offers the chance to work with a diverse range of clients from FinTech start-ups to global financial services firms. You'll be at the forefront of delivering exceptional service while managing tax projects with technical excellence. With a focus on building relationships and mentoring junior staff, this position promises a fulfilling career path in operational tax. The company values inclusivity and provides a supportive work environment, making it an ideal place for professionals committed to career development and work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Support for career development

Inclusive work environment

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Extensive operational tax experience and strong technical skills.
• Ability to produce high-quality outputs and explain complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining key client relationships with exceptional service.
• Counseling and mentoring junior staff through delegation and training.

Skills

Technical tax expertise

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Deadline management

Education

ACA / CA / Law qualification

Job description

Job Description:

The opportunity

The team is made up of core professionals in the UK supported by a strong EMEIA and global tax network, focusing on customer and operational taxes. Developing relationships within the global network is essential to successfully delivering to clients. The core team in London is close-knit, dynamic, and enthusiastic with a shared purpose and community.

You will work with a variety of clients, from FinTech start-ups to mid-sized and global financial services businesses across banking, asset management, and insurance sectors. You will gain exposure to major issues in the financial services industry, with opportunities to develop into a strategic and commercially minded tax advisor.

Your key responsibilities:

• Building and maintaining key client relationships by delivering exceptional service and managing tax projects with technical excellence.
• Identifying and driving new opportunities through your experience and our technical training.
• Developing strong internal and external networks within Banking, Insurance, or Wealth & Asset Management markets.
• Counseling and mentoring junior staff through delegation and training.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Significant technical tax expertise, including familiarity with international developments like BEPS, MDR, and EU FASTER.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent relationship management and communication skills in English.
• Pragmatism and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Results-oriented with a strong client focus and strategic awareness.

Minimum qualifications:

• ACA / CA / Law qualification or equivalent.
• Extensive operational tax experience and strong technical skills.
• Proven client relationship management skills.
• Ability to produce high-quality outputs and explain complex concepts clearly.
• Experience working with financial services clients and industry bodies.

Preferred additional skills:

• Self-starter with project management skills, capable of planning, prioritizing, and managing budgets.
• Understanding of financial instruments like derivatives, securities lending, and collateral arrangements.
• Knowledge of financial industry operations, including roles of custodian banks and broker-dealers.

What we look for:

Proactive tax professionals committed to maintaining strong technical knowledge, capable of handling multi-country projects, risk reviews, benchmarking, and compliance assessments in operational tax.

What EY offers:

Competitive salary, flexible benefits, support for career development, and a supportive work environment. We promote inclusivity and flexible working arrangements to help balance professional and personal lives.