Senior Associate - Indirect Tax - VAT Advisory, Financial Services

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a motivated individual to join their Indirect Tax team in London. This exciting role offers the chance to build strong client relationships and deliver high-quality tax services. You'll gain valuable experience in a dynamic environment while receiving support for your professional growth. The company promotes inclusivity and flexible working arrangements, ensuring a balanced work-life experience. If you're eager to expand your network and develop your career in Indirect Tax, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Health insurance

Savings and discounts

Support and coaching from colleagues

Qualifications

• Strong Indirect Tax skills and client relationship management.
• Experience in large professional services or law firms.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain tax relationships with clients.
• Manage successful delivery of tax projects.
• Support wider team activities.

Skills

Indirect Tax technical skills

Client relationship building

Communication skills

Risk identification

Commercial awareness

Relationship management

Team player

Education

ACA / CA / Tax Inspectors with full technical training

Law qualification

CTA or equivalent knowledge/experience

Job description

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26.04.2025

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10.06.2025

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The opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join EY’s specialist Indirect Tax team in our London office. The team helps support and deliver Indirect Tax advice for clients across the UK. This role offers involvement in a fast-growing part of the Indirect Tax team, working across the UK. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with both clients and EY local offices, providing a great chance to build and expand your professional network.

Modern tax regulations are complex and dynamic. As a tax professional at Ernst & Young, you'll gain technical knowledge and industry experience to help clients manage their tax obligations effectively and improve their financial performance. We will support your growth by providing business advisory experience and professional development. Our senior tax professionals will assist you throughout your career, helping you grow into a leader in the tax profession.

Your key responsibilities

• Build and maintain tax relationships with clients and provide high levels of client service.
• Develop relationships within the firm and externally, identifying opportunities and managing expectations.
• Contribute to winning new work by proactively managing existing clients and attracting new clients.
• Manage the successful delivery of tax projects, ensuring technical excellence and a practical, business-driven approach.
• Handle day-to-day client liaison activities.
• Support the activities of the wider team.
• Be a key member of a client service group providing comprehensive tax services to a client portfolio.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Strong Indirect Tax technical skills with a desire to develop further.
• Ability to build strong client relationships.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to identify risks, review effectively, and know when to escalate issues.
• Client-focused and commercially aware.
• Relationship management skills with the ability to manage client expectations.
• An inclusive team player capable of building effective relationships at all levels.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• ACA / CA / Tax Inspectors with full technical training, Law qualification, CTA (or equivalent knowledge/experience).
• Experience working in a large professional services or law firm.

Ideally you'll also have

• Project management skills, including planning, prioritizing, meeting deadlines, and monitoring budgets.

What we look for

We seek highly motivated individuals interested in expanding their network and pursuing a medium to long-term career in Indirect Tax.

What working at EY offers

We provide a competitive remuneration package, support for flexible working, career development, and benefits through FlexEY, including holidays, health, insurance, savings, and discounts. We also offer:

• Support and coaching from engaging colleagues.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The flexibility to manage your role in a way that suits you.

EY is committed to inclusivity and flexible working arrangements, supporting work-life balance and accommodating travel and client site requirements.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services, we use our expertise and systems to build a better working world. We believe in providing training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make a difference. The EY experience lasts a lifetime, regardless of how long you stay with us.