Senior Manager, Indirect Tax - VAT Advisory, Financial Services

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a motivated individual for their Indirect Tax team in London. The role involves building client relationships, managing tax projects, and providing high-quality tax advice. Candidates should possess strong Indirect Tax technical skills and relevant qualifications such as ACA or CTA. This position offers competitive remuneration and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for career development

Competitive remuneration package

Qualifications

• Experience working in Indirect Tax field.
• Experience at a large firm is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain tax relationships with clients.
• Contribute to winning new work.
• Manage the successful delivery of tax projects.

Skills

Indirect Tax technical skills

Client relationship building

Excellent communication

Risk identification

Client focused

Relationship management

Team player

Education

ACA / CA / Law qualification / CTA

Job description

Location: London

The Financial Services Indirect tax (VAT) team in London works with a variety of organisations across multiple financial services sectors. The business has been growing steadily year on year and in order to seize the opportunities available in the market, the team requires new talent.

You will have the opportunity to work with clients in the Financial Services industry as part of a globally integrated network of specialists with high quality economics, tax authority, legal, commercial and technology backgrounds. The work is technically challenging, creative and requires you to work closely with our clients’ businesses.

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 help support and deliver Indirect Tax advice for their clients across the UK. This role will provide an opportunity to be involved in a fast-growth part of the Indirect Tax team, working across the UK.

Modern tax regulations are highly complex and dynamic. As a tax professional at Ernst & Young, you'll gain the technical knowledge and industry experience you need to help clients manage their tax obligations effectively and enhance their financial performance.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain tax relationships with clients and provide high levels of client service
• Build relationships both within the firm and externally with clients, identifying opportunities and managing expectations
• Contribute to winning new work by proactively managing existing clients and contribute to winning new clients
• Manage the successful delivery of tax projects, ensuring technical excellence and practical/business driven approach taken
• Responsible for day-to-day delivery of client liaison
• Support the activities of the wider team
• Key member of one of the client service groups providing full tax services to a client portfolio

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Strong Indirect Tax technical skills and keen to develop further
• Ability to build strong client relationships
• Excellent communicator in range of situations both written and oral
• Ability to identify areas of risk, carry out an effective review and know when to refer upwards
• Client focused and commercially aware
• Relationship management skills with ability to manage client expectations
• An inclusive team player with ability to build effective relationships at all levels

To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have

• ACA / CA / Tax Inspectors with full Technical Training course / Law qualification / CTA (or breadth of knowledge equivalent to CTA), or equivalent experience
• Experience working for a large firm (we will consider candidates from professional services or law firms)

Ideally You'll Also Have

• Project management skills, plan and prioritise work, meet deadlines, monitor own budget

What We Look for

We’re interested to hear from highly motivated individuals who are open to expanding their network and pursuing a medium to long-term career in Indirect tax.

What Working at EY Offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development.

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. EY is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.