UKI Tax & Law - Global Compliance & Reporting - Corporate Tax Manager - London

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an experienced Corporate Tax Manager to join their London office. This role is pivotal in managing complex tax compliance and reporting engagements, particularly for Japanese inbound clients. You will leverage your expertise in corporate tax to build strong client relationships and lead a dynamic team. The position offers an exciting opportunity to work with high-profile clients and navigate the complexities of the tax landscape. With a focus on professional development and a supportive work environment, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact while advancing their career in a global firm.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Career Development Opportunities

Comprehensive Total Rewards Package

Support and Coaching from Colleagues

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Corporate Tax.
• Ability to converse and write in Japanese is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of complex compliance and reporting engagements.
• Grow and maintain relationships with existing and new clients.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff effectively.

Skills

Corporate Tax Expertise

Client Relationship Management

Negotiation Skills

Business Development

Time Management

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Coaching and Mentoring

Education

ACA / CA / ACCA / CTA Tax Inspectors Qualification

Law Qualification

Tax Specialist Qualification

Job description

UKI Tax & Law - Global Compliance & Reporting - Corporate Tax Manager - London

Location: London

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Jan 15, 2025

Requisition ID: 1501789

Tax & Law - Global Compliance & Reporting - Corporate Tax Manager - London - Japanese Inbounds Market

Our Global Compliance and Reporting professionals help businesses meet complex demands for tax reporting and with the associated tax advisory, strategy and controversy. The Global Compliance and Reporting team continues to experience growth due to strong client demand.

By integrating deep technical and industry knowledge with established methodologies and cutting-edge tax technologies, they work with a wide range of large and complex multinational companies (predominantly FTSE and significant inbound businesses) to help them develop and implement effective, practical, and sustainable tax strategies.

The opportunity

Due to significant growth following a number of high-profile client wins and wider opportunities in the Japanese inbounds market, we are looking for an experienced Corporate Tax Manager in our London Office, who is able to converse and write in Japanese. The role offers the opportunity to work on some of the largest and most exciting clients in the market to help support them as they navigate an ever increasingly complex tax environment.

Your key responsibilities:

• Grow and maintain relationships with clients both existing and new clients
• High-level management of the successful delivery of technically complex compliance and reporting engagements as well as delivery of any related consulting projects
• Providing exceptional client service
• Working in conjunction with other tax specialist teams and with wider stakeholders (e.g. EY Japan)
• Help people to develop through effectively supervising, coaching, and mentoring staff
• Lead team initiatives, covering all aspects of leading a successful team

Skills and attributes for success:

• Significant experience in Corporate Tax from practice or from an in-house tax background
• Strong client relationship management skills (including an understanding of the Japanese culture and way of working)
• Negotiation skills, able to sustain opinion and exhibit strong stakeholder management
• Business development skills, able to identify and convert opportunities to sell work
• Effective time management, ability to remain calm when under pressure to meet deadlines
• Excellent communicator in a range of situations both written and oral
• Enthusiastic team player with the ability to create and sustain effective teams
• Experience of coaching and developing more junior staff
• Ensure delivery of quality work

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Experienced corporate tax practitioner (Minimum of 5 years’ experience)
• ACA / CA / ACCA / CTA Tax Inspectors with full Technical Training course / Law qualification/ Tax specialist qualification / or breadth of knowledge equivalent to a Tax specialist qualification
• Ability to converse and write in Japanese

What we look for:

• Excellent communicator in a range of situations both written and oral
• Team player; ability to integrate with new teams quickly
• Outgoing with good relationship skills and the ability to deliver quality output

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.

• 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.

About EY:

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise, and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.