Senior Associate, Tax Technology and Transformation, London 1

Ernst & Young; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm in the UK is seeking a Level 2 Operational Transfer Pricing Senior Associate. This role involves implementing OpTP solutions, collaborating with clients, and developing integrated solutions within finance teams. Candidates should have 2-4 years of relevant experience, a bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, and strong communication skills. The firm offers a dynamic working environment with opportunities for professional growth, focusing on tax technology and operational excellence.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Collaboration with experienced professionals

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of hands-on Operational Transfer pricing or related finance experience.
• Experience supporting large-scale projects or ERP/system implementations.
• Understanding of transfer pricing concepts like arm’s-length pricing.

Responsibilities

• Implement OpTP solutions focusing on processes and compliance.
• Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to develop solutions.
• Contribute to proposals and client presentations.

Skills

Experience with Operational Transfer Pricing

Hands-on experience with ERP systems

Strong communication skills

Advanced understanding of financial statements

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365)

Automation tools

Job description

EY Tax is a market leader, renowned for delivering sustainable growth and empowering our people to shape their own careers. Our diverse, collaborative team advises on high‑profile transactions, combining technical expertise, innovation and a genuine focus on continuous development. Join us to work on challenging, multi‑country projects in a supportive, dynamic environment where your impact truly matters. We are excited to offer a dynamic opportunity for a driven professional to join our Tax Technology and Transformation (TTT) team as a Level 2 Operational Transfer Pricing (OpTP) Senior Associate.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing OpTP solutions with an emphasis on improving processes, compliance, efficiency and better decision making - this includes drafting user requirements, process mappings, data flows diagrams, functional and technical design documents, among other documents depending on the deployment methodologies.
• Implement OpTP solutions by collaborating in the configuration, development, unit testing, preparing test scripts and project management activities.
• Collaborate with clients and cross‑functional teams, including international tax, finance, group tax reporting, and IT, to develop integrated OpTP solutions.
• Contribute to preparation of proposals, business development materials, and client presentations.
• Work closely with senior team members, keeping the team up to date on progress, raising timely concerns and working in highly collaborative teams.

Qualifications

• 2‑4 years of hands‑on Operational Transfer pricing, transfer pricing, FP&A or related experience in finance teams with TP exposure (in‑house or professional services).
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365 etc) and their tax/finance modules, with knowledge of tax technology solutions a plus.
• Advanced understanding of financial statements (P&L) and its impact of transfer pricing on statutory reporting and processes around intercompany transactions or tax compliance.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with low‑code platforms or ERP systems is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical tax concepts and data insights to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• A proactive, enthusiastic attitude toward learning and growing in operational transfer pricing and tax technology.
• Understanding of transfer pricing concepts (e.g., arm’s‑length pricing, cost‑sharing, profit allocation).
• Exposure to automation tools for process optimization.
• Experience supporting large‑scale projects or ERP/system implementations.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. ACA/ACCA qualification is preferable.

Benefits

We offer a supportive, dynamic environment where your impact truly matters. You will collaborate with experienced professionals in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented setting and develop expertise in tax technology and operational transfer pricing. At EY, we empower you in a flexible environment, fuel your extraordinary talents, and provide world‑class experiences.