Senior, Tax Controversy, London

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

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Greater London seeks tax controversy professionals to join their TCRM team. Candidates will assist with tax controversy projects, client relations, and ensuring effective tax outcomes. Successful candidates will demonstrate a willingness to learn about tax controversy, with preferences for those currently in tax practice or with corporate tax backgrounds. This role offers growth opportunities in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn about tax controversy.
• Current tax controversy professional in practice or HMRC.
• Current corporate tax professional interested in tax controversy.

Responsibilities

• Assist the delivery of tax controversy projects.
• Client liaison and tax team coordination.
• Drive activities for effective tax outcomes.
• Support preparation of SAO certification and client testing programmes.

Job description

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The opportunity

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.

Our Tax Controversy and Risk Management (TCRM) team is one of the largest dispute resolution teams in the UK, bringing together the full breadth of tax dispute resolution, litigation and risk management expertise in a single team within EY’s broader International Tax and Transaction Services practice. The team has an impressive track record of growth and development / progression of its people over the last 15 years. There are exciting plans for further growth the coming years within this highly regarded specialism, and we are seeking passionate individuals who are eager to contribute to our ambitious objectives and help shape our future success.

Your key responsibilities

• Assist the delivery of tax controversy projects, guaranteeing technical and commercial excellence supported by an experienced senior team
• Day‑to‑day client liaison and wider tax team co‑ordination in relation to engagements
• Drive activities to achieve effective tax outcomes and certainty for our clients
• Support the preparation of SAO certification and tax strategy for publication, and assist clients in preparation for Business Risk Review+, as well as developing testing programmes to ensure controls are operating effectively

Skills and attributes for success

What we look for

• Willingness to learn about tax controversy

Ideally, you’ll also have

• A current tax controversy professional in practice or HMRC with an interest in developing your specialism in private practice; or
• A current corporate tax professional with an interest in developing a tax controversy specialism

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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