Tax Senior - US/UK Cross Border

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

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm based in London is seeking a Tax Senior to manage a diverse client portfolio. You will be the primary contact for clients, responsible for preparing and reviewing tax returns. The ideal candidate is a qualified tax technician with strong communication skills and the ability to identify tax planning opportunities. This role offers a competitive remuneration package and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified member of the ATT, ideally with US tax qualifications.
• Ability to work well under pressure and be well organised.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for running their allocated client list.
• Identify issues and planning opportunities with clients.
• Liaise with third parties including accountants and tax advisers.

Skills

Sound knowledge of statutory taxation requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Problem solving skills

Organised and analytical approach

Education

Qualified member of the Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT)

Enrolled Agent (EA) or CPA preferred

Job description

Our US/UK Cross border team brings together the best of two tax services businesses to create an enhanced US and UK tax and compliance practice with exceptional client service and global reach. The team have worked with US and UK private clients for over 45 years, guiding them through complex regulations and tax planning issues that apply across borders.

Summary of role:

The Tax Senior will be a client’s primary (day-to-day) contact. They will be responsible for requesting the information required to prepare a client’s US and/or UK tax returns and subsequently review the returns once they have been prepared. A Tax Senior will report to their Tax Manager and raise any concerns and issues that may arise during the review stage. They must monitor and learn about emerging tax laws and consider tax planning opportunities. They will deal with a client’s day-to-day queries and will be responsible for drafting bills. Moreover, as a primary contact, they will be expected to handle a diverse and often large client portfolio.

Your key responsibilities

A Tax Senior will be expected to perform any of the following tasks:

• Responsible for running their allocated client list: taking initial responsibility for completion of the compliance process including delegating work
• Demonstrate good working knowledge of clients; communicate with the management group to ensure completion of work, and develop relationships to become the main contact for allocated clients
• Tax Seniors should identify possible issues and planning opportunities with their client list and discuss such issues with the appropriate lead
• As projects arise, Tax Seniors should look to work on consultancy and research projects with senior staff
• As reviewers, it is vital that Tax Seniors have up to date technical knowledge and are able to apply this to their work
• Tax Seniors should be able to identify any additional internal training sessions they may benefit from attending, or any which should be added to the training offering
• Liaise with third party professionals including solicitors, other accountants, tax advisers and independent financial advisers
• Other duties as required

To qualify for the role, you must have

• The job holder will be a qualified member of the Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT) and preferably qualified to practice US tax i.e. an Enrolled Agent (EA) or CPA. A CTA qualified individual is desirable but not compulsory
• They can work well under pressure
• They are well organised

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Demonstrative examples that they have gained tax experience and operated at a similar level within a practice
• Experience of providing a high standard of service to clients both face to face and over the telephone/email
• Experience of dealing with the full range of client tax requirements
• Experienced in preparing and reviewing increasingly complex US and/or UK tax returns

Skills and attributes for success

• Sound knowledge of statutory taxation requirements
• Knowledge of key aspects of tax legislation
• As well as having a good understanding of personal taxation, an awareness of corporate tax is desirable
• Knowledge of tax planning advice is desirable
• Organised and analytical approach
• An eye for detail and accuracy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Problem solving skills – able to work on own initiative
• Highly numerical and able to interpret financial data
• Sound IT skills

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, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• 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. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace.