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Tax Advisor - Private Client Services – Advisory

The EY Private Client Services team in Belfast act for and advise an extensive range of high net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, private equity principals, high profile professional partnerships and their senior executives, and onshore and offshore trust structures. The services that we deliver include, but are not limited to;

• personal tax transaction and reorganisation advice;
• residency advice on leaving or coming to the UK;
• advice on optimisation of wealth from a tax perspective, and
• estate and succession tax advice.

Your key responsibilities

• Working as part of a team on the efficient management and delivery of a portfolio of private client tax advisory projects.
• Assist the senior team with the successful delivery of tax advisory projects, ensuring technical excellence and a practical and business driven approach is maintained.
• Build and foster relationships with clients and colleagues, providing excellent client service, identifying opportunities and managing expectations.
• Provision of development support to junior members of the team through effective supervision, coaching and mentoring.

Skills and attributes for success

• Personal advisory tax experience. Strong tax technical skills and keen to develop their advisory skill set further.
• Ability to plan and prioritise work, meet deadlines, monitor own budgets and fees.
• Ability to integrate with new teams quickly and build effective relationships at all levels.
• Confident communicator with good relationship skills and ability to manage client expectations.
• Client focused and commercially aware.
• Excellent communicator in range of situations both written and oral.
• Ability to identify areas of risk and know when to refer upwards.

Qualifications

• CTA part qualified and ATT qualified with relevant personal tax advisory experience; or
• ACA/CA/ACCA qualified with relevant personal tax advisory experience; or
• ATT qualified with a minimum of two years’ post-qualified relevant personal tax advisory experience

What we offer

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:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

Your key responsibilities

• • Contribute to the design and delivery of Microsoft Fabric solution architecture for complex client projects.
  • Support diverse project teams working across Microsoft Fabric, including data engineers, data architects, and Power BI developers, delivering end-to-end modern data platform solutions.
  • Implement Fabric-based data artefacts using Lakehouses, Data Warehouses, Data Pipelines, Dataflows Gen2, and Notebooks in line with client needs and industry best practices.
  • Guide teams on best practices in Direct Lake mode, OneLake shortcuts, delta tables, and efficient data layer separation (Bronze, Silver, Gold).
  • Implement Fabric-native data governance to ensure compliance, privacy, and data protection across domains.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including cloud engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholders—to translate business needs into robust Microsoft Fabric-based technical designs.
  • Assist with data architecture assessments for legacy or cloud-based environments and develop Fabric-based migration roadmaps, including data modelling, ingestion, transformation, and reporting.
  • Understand CI/CD processes for Fabric using Azure DevOps Git integration, including workspace branching strategies, pull requests, build and release pipelines.
  • Stay current with Microsoft Fabric product evolution, industry trends, and data architecture patterns.

To qualify for the role;

• • Experience in data architecture and engineering, including experience leading enterprise-scale cloud data projects.
  • Proven experience in deploying solutions within Microsoft Fabric.
  • Solid understanding of data modelling techniques across transactional, analytical, and semantic layers; strong hands-on experience using delta lake formats and Fabric Lakehouse/SQL endpoints.
  • Experience building and orchestrating Data Pipelines and Dataflows Gen2, including incremental loads, change data capture, and medallion architecture design.
  • Strong leadership and client-facing communication skills.
  • Experience managing teams and mentoring junior employees.

The following will be an advantage;

• • Consulting experience, with the ability to build trusted advisor relationships and provide both strategic and hands-on implementation guidance.

What we look for

We’re interested in candidates with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you’ll also need the ability to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and processes. If you’re serious about auditing and ready to take on some of our clients’ most complex issues, this role is for you.

What we offer

• Continuous learning:You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you:We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership:We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture:You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

Please note;

Prior to finalizing your application, you will be asked to provide personal information across several dimensions of diversity and inclusiveness. The information you provide is kept entirely confidential and will not be used to evaluate your candidacy. We collect this data to help us analyse our recruitment process holistically and implement actions that promote diversity and inclusiveness. While optional, we encourage you to provide this information to hold us accountable towards our goal of building a better working world. Read more about our commitment to diversity& inclusiveness

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Market leading growth

• We're a business with market- leading growth, and this is set to continue. We have a clear vision, big ambitions and a bolder purpose than ever before. It all means growth and opportunities for you and our clients.

Entrepreneurial spirit

• Entrepreneurial spirit delivers market-leading growth. That’s why we empower our people to innovate and act with flexibility. We’re developing people to lead, manage and deliver ambitious growth, and tackle the most complex, critical and rewarding challenges for our clients.

Inclusivity

• The success of EY, our clients and our people, is built on having employees from a huge variety of backgrounds working together in high-performing teams. We're creating the working culture of tomorrow: it's more flexible, more inclusive, globally connected and driven by a purpose - to build a better working world.

Consulting Services – Finance Transformation

Our Finance Transformation team delivers globally integrated Finance service offerings to our clients, including:

• Agile Business Finance
• Enterprise Intelligence
• Global Business Services (GBS)
• Digital Finance Strategy and Operating Model

Your key responsibilities

Working in our Finance Transformation practice, you will:

• Work as part of a client engagement teams with diverse skills and backgrounds. Foster an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment.
• Deliver high-quality work products within expected timeframes and on budget. Foster relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels. Monitor progress, manage risk and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes. Manage expectations of client service delivery.
• Cultivate and manage business development opportunities. Understand EY and its service lines and actively assess/present ways to serve clients. Develop and maintain long-term client relationships and networks.
• Contribute to PI Finance practice development specifically in the areas of operations, thought leadership, marketing activities and training
• Demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge. Demonstrate ability to quickly assimilate to new knowledge. Possess good business acumen. Remain current on new developments in Consulting services capabilities and industry knowledge.

Skills and attributes for success

• At least 5+ years of relevant experience including previous consulting experience
• Strong academic record including a third level degree, preferably in a finance/accounting, business or project related area
• MBA, ACCA/ACA/CIMA and/or PMP/Prince2 qualification
• Strong process improvement experience in one or two of the following areas:
• Transactional processing: Order to Cash; Procure to Pay; Record to Report
• Financial planning and analysis: Budgeting, Planning, and Reporting
• Financial reporting including value & performance management
• Finance process & automation

What we offer

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

Please note;

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

You will be working alongside experienced financial due diligence professionals, where you will continue to develop your skills to perform financial due diligence alongside technical training in a range of situations and sectors. When working on projects you will almost always be working as part of a wider cross service line team.

Skills and attributes for success

• Commercial thinking and ability to analyse businesses at pace
• Be able to gather, verify and assess information to formulate views / conclusions
• Demonstrable experience in planning, preparing and reviewing deliverables in various forms including visualisations, written reports, presentations and discussions with the client
• Strong attention to detail with a logical and methodical approach
• Team working and communication skills

• A qualification in computer science, engineering or a highly numerative science

• Commercial experience and/or relevant industry or transaction experience
• Understanding of data analytics tools (Alteryx, PowerBI)
• A passion to provide high quality service to your clients

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Past experience of working in a transaction environment and a solid understanding of how Analytics can bring value throughout the transaction life cycle
• ACA (or equivalent) qualification or relevant other financial qualification
• Client facing experience from a professional services background
• Experience in VBA and SQL, though not essential

What we look for

What’s most important is that you’re dedicated to working with your colleagues as part of a high-performing team. You’ll need to thrive in picking up new skills as you go, so natural curiosity, a lot of questions and the confidence to speak up when you see something that could be improved are essential. If you’ve got the right combination of technical knowledge and communication skills, this role is for you.

You will be working alongside experienced financial due diligence professionals, where you will continue to develop your skills to perform financial due diligence alongside technical training in a range of situations and sectors. When working on projects you will almost always be working as part of a wider cross service line team.

Skills and attributes for success

• Commercial thinking and ability to analyse businesses at pace
• Be able to gather, verify and assess information to formulate views / conclusions
• Demonstrable experience in planning, preparing and reviewing deliverables in various forms including visualisations, written reports, presentations and discussions with the client
• Strong attention to detail with a logical and methodical approach
• Team working and communication skills

• A qualification in computer science, engineering or a highly numerative science

• Commercial experience and/or relevant industry or transaction experience
• Understanding of data analytics tools (Alteryx, PowerBI)
• A passion to provide high quality service to your clients

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Past experience of working in a transaction environment and a solid understanding of how Analytics can bring value throughout the transaction life cycle
• ACA (or equivalent) qualification or relevant other financial qualification
• Client facing experience from a professional services background
• Experience in VBA and SQL, though not essential

What we look for

What’s most important is that you’re dedicated to working with your colleagues as part of a high-performing team. You’ll need to thrive in picking up new skills as you go, so natural curiosity, a lot of questions and the confidence to speak up when you see something that could be improved are essential. If you’ve got the right combination of technical knowledge and communication skills, this role is for you.

Your Key Responsibilities

As part of the Business Transformation team, you will:

• Facilitate strategic initiatives by gathering business insights , customer feedback , and performance KPIs to guide the development of new digital products and services.
• Define and maintain the Product Roadmap , aligning priorities with transformation goals and ensuring timely delivery.
• Anticipate and mitigate roadblocks , ensuring projects stay on track without compromising quality.
• Prioritize product releases based on business impact, customer needs, and success metrics.
• Analyze market trends and emerging technologies to ensure products remain relevant and competitive.
• Manage the Product Backlog (e.g., Jira), tracking evolution, new features, and dependencies.
• Address product performance issues , coordinating improvements to enhance user experience and business outcomes.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration , ensuring clear communication among stakeholders and alignment with transformation objectives.
• Manage tight launch timelines , honoring commitments to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with technology partners and vendors to source solutions and ensure seamless integration.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Strong knowledge of business insights and ability to translate them into actionable product strategies.
• Expertise in roadmap creation , prioritization, and backlog management.
• Problem-solving mindset for overcoming delivery challenges.
• Ability to analyze market dynamics and anticipate future needs.
• Skilled in Agile methodologies and managing multiple teams simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Experience leading teams to deliver high-quality outcomes within strict timelines.
• Proven track record in Agile project management and accountability for results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced transformation environment.

What we offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Plus, we offer support and coaching, opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career, and the freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Join our Government and Infrastructure Advisory (G&IA) team and you join a team of experienced professionals who bring to clients excellence in the planning, procurement and delivery of infrastructure. You will advise both public and private sector organisations that require support in developing and managing large scale infrastructure projects across a range of sectors. You will also advise on the long-term operation of assets and the creation of high performing organisations.

Your key responsibilities

• Working effectively as a senior member of the team under the supervision of Partners within SaT G&IA as well as other EY departments in both Ireland and internationally on the following assignments:

o Strategic advice - various advice relating to strategic matters, which vary considerably from client to client

o PPPs – advising public and private clients in relation to the procurement and funding of infrastructure assets through PPP

• Understanding our client requirements, co-developing our approach with the client, and providing value to our clients through insights, factual conclusions, and advice.
• Develop and maintain business relationships and market profile with a view to winning business for the practice
• Lead and manage a challenging and varied client portfolio, both public and private side
• Develop and maintain new products and service offerings
• Lead both internal and external projects
• Responsible for client engagement on assignments on day-to-day basis; updating client on project progress; discussing tasks to be completed and deliverables to be provided.
• Actively managing project financials and administration including client take on process, WIP control, billing etc.
• A focus on anticipating and identifying risks that require escalation and subsequently escalating these risks to more senior staff as appropriate.
• Working closely with colleagues you will ensure that work is properly executed, documented and concluded in compliance with our Quality & Risk Management guidelines.
• Actively establishing, maintaining, and strengthening your internal and external relationships.
• As an influential member of the team, you will help create a positive learning culture. You will be responsible for mentoring and developing more junior members of staff and providing constructive feedback on both a formal and informal basis. You will also be responsible for recruitment and retention of team members.
• Maintaining and constantly upgrading technical knowledge and personal skills.

Skills and attributes for success

• Ideally you will have an accounting qualification – Chartered Accountant or equivalent; a sound grasp of Irish Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and financial accounting
• High level of business awareness and a strong understanding of the factors that drive financial performance
• Highly numerate with a sound grasp of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• A track record in infrastructure advisory and/or corporate finance advisory, experience of working in a professional services environment, and exposure to high profile transactions, would all be a distinct advantage
• Familiarity with the development or formal review of financial models is a pre-requisite
• Strong leadership skills, willingness to learn and a positive attitude
  

To qualify for the role you must have

• Qualified with ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification with proven relevant and transferrable work experience
• Relevant degree, numeric subjects preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and client focus are important, as well as attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Demonstrable organization and self-management skills
• Excellent business development and relationship management skills

What we look for

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, coaching and feedback 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