Senior Associate, Tax Energy, London

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

Job summary

A global professional services firm in London is seeking a Senior in Energy – International Tax to join their international tax services team. The role involves managing client relationships and delivering tax services to large corporations in the UK and internationally. Candidates should have at least 3 years of corporate tax experience and relevant qualifications. This position offers opportunities for career development in a dynamic environment focused on international tax planning and M&A projects.

Benefits

Continuous learning and development

Flexible working arrangements

Diverse and inclusive culture

Coaching and leadership insights

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in corporate tax with advisory experience.
• Strong technical skills and willingness to develop further.

Responsibilities

• Manage successful delivery of international tax services engagements.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Spot opportunities for service development.
• Contribute to winning new clients and engagements.

Skills

Client relationship management

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Project management

Problem solving

Education

ATT / ACA / CA / CTA or equivalent

Job description

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Job Title

Senior, Energy – International Tax

We’ve got an exciting opportunity to join our international tax services team, recognised as leaders in international tax advisory and cross‑border M&A. You will be working with some of the largest corporations in the world advising them on their international tax planning and M&A deals, within our International Tax and Transaction Service (ITTS) Practice focusing on the Energy sector.

It is a great time to join the ITTS team as the sector is dynamic and strategically important. The Energy transition is driving activity in traditional sectors (oil and gas) as well as low‑carbon energy (renewables) and the wider supply chain, requiring significant investment from new and existing sources of capital.

The opportunity

The combination of experience and innovation in our team makes it not only one of the most exciting places to work in tax, but also a place where you can learn and develop into a skilled and renowned international tax adviser, working with leading UK / overseas MNCs, lawyers and banks on complex and exciting projects.

Key responsibilities

• You’ll help manage the successful delivery of international tax services engagements, committing to a professional, practical and commercial approach and ensuring technical excellence.
• Committed to building and maintaining relationships with our clients and provide high levels of client service.
• Spot opportunities and involve colleagues to help us continuously develop our commercial proposition to our clients.
• Assist in winning work by proactively managing existing clients and contribute to winning new clients and engagements.

Skills and attributes for success

• Ability to build strong client relationships and deliver exceptional client service.
• Enthusiastic, committed, responsible and flexible attitude to work.
• Strong and motivated team player; ability to integrate with new teams quickly.
• Excellent communicator in a range of situations both written and oral.
• Ability to identify areas of risk, carry out effective reviews and know when to refer upwards.
• Effective time management – ability to remain calm when under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Project management skills to plan and prioritise work, and meet deadlines.
• Problem‑solving ability, creatively and pragmatically.

To qualify for the role you must have

• 3 years experience in corporate tax with some demonstrable advisory experience.
• One of the following qualifications: ATT / ACA / CA / CTA (or breadth of knowledge equivalent to CTA).
• Strong technical skills and keen to develop further.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience of working on international tax projects.
• Project management skills, ability to plan and prioritise work, meet deadlines, and monitor your own budget.

What we look for

• Team player; ability to integrate with new teams quickly.
• Outgoing with good relationship skills and the ability to deliver quality output.

What we offer

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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

We’re committed to being an inclusive employer and offer flexible working arrangements where possible. For more information on our commitment to diversity and inclusiveness, read at https://www.ey.com/en_uk/careers/commitment-to-diversity.