Corporate Tax - Senior Manager Birmingham jobs at Ey in United Kingdom, Birmingham

Client Impact

• Identify opportunities for AI/ML applications that deliver measurable business value
• Develop product roadmaps that balance innovation with practical implementation considerations and

• Partner with business and IT stakeholders to understand strategic priorities into clear, actionable technical specifications

• Collaborate with data scientists, ML engineers, and architects to define technical solutions
• Write detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical requirements documents
• Make informed decisions on AI/ML approaches, model selection, and technology stack by working closely with data scientists and ML engineers
• Evaluate and integrate emerging AI technologies and frameworks

• Manage product backlogs, sprint planning, and release cycles
• Monitor product metrics, KPIs, and success criteria

• Develop change management and adoption strategies for AI products
• Create frameworks for continuous monitoring, improvement, and model retraining
• Build reusable assets and accelerators for future client engagements
• Establish best practices for AI product management across the practice

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related technical field (Master's preferred)

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrated experience in at least one of the following industries: consumer products, retail, health, life sciences, or energy
• Deep understanding of at least one target industry's value chains, challenges, and opportunities

• Proven track record of successfully delivering AI products from concept to production at scale
• Experience working within Agile and/or other project delivery frameworks

Soft Skills

• Excellent stakeholder management skills with good presentation and workshop facilitation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficient in storytelling with data and insights, supporting informed decision-making.
• Consulting skills, including the development of presentation materials and client-facing documentation.

Desired Criteria

• Experience in consulting or client-facing roles

• Deep understanding of AI/ML concepts including supervised/unsupervised learning, deep learning, NLP, computer vision, and generative AI
• Familiarity with modern AI/ML frameworks and tools (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, etc.)
• Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and MLOps practices
• Knowledge of data engineering, APIs, and software development lifecycle

• Strong business acumen with ability to quantify ROI and business impact of AI initiatives

GenAI Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Generative AI Engineer with a minimum of 2 years of experience in Data Science and Machine Learning, preferably with experience in NLP, Generative AI, LLMs. In this role, you will play a key role in the development and implementation of AI solutions, leveraging your technical expertise. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of AI technologies and experience in designing and implementing cutting-edge AI models and systems. Additionally, expertise in data engineering, DevOps, and MLOps practices will be valuable in this role.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Data Science and Machine Learning.
• In-depth knowledge of machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI techniques.
• Knowledge and experience in Generative AI.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Strong understanding of NLP techniques and frameworks such as BERT, GPT, or Transformer models.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS.
• Expertise in data engineering, including data curation, cleaning, and preprocessing.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at various levels.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field would be plus.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Apply trusted AI practices to ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability in AI models and systems
• Utilize tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Git to build and manage AI pipelines
• Implement monitoring and logging tools to ensure AI model performance and reliability
• Familiar with API building using Flask, FastAPI or similar

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across nine locations – Argentina, Hungary, India, the Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• 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.

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.

In compliance with the requirements of the Whistleblower Protection Act, our company has established the Procedure for reporting breaches of law and undertaking appropriate follow-up actions. Any misconduct should be reported through the EY Ethics Hotline.

You will be required to work closely with clients’ finance, tax and IT engineers. Working within the EY team you will be involved in the preparation of R&D claims and making sure of compliance against tax legislation. Within the Innovation team you will be exposed to cash grants and patent box applications. As well as working directly on existing projects, you will also be offered the chance to support business development opportunities.

Your key responsibilities

• To work alongside teams working on the efficient preparation and successful delivery of R&D tax claims
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and provide high levels of client service, taking a leading role in interaction with clients' senior stakeholders
• Build relationships both within the firm and externally with clients, identifying opportunities, managing client team stakeholders, and liaising with other client facing teams
• Contribute to winning new work by proactively managing our existing clients base and contribute to winning new clients by contributing to business development activities.

Skills and attributes for success

What we look for

• Experienced in either wider Corporation Tax or R&D tax practitioner role
• Team player; ability to integrate with new teams quickly
• Outgoing with good relationship skills and the ability to deliver quality output
• Strong technical skills and keen to develop further
• Ability to identify areas of risk, carry out an effective review and know when to refer upwards
• Relationship management skills with ability to manage client expectations and build effective relationships at all levels

Ideally, you’ll also

• Fully qualified ACA/CA/ACCA/ATT/CTA
• Strong Excel capability including use of XLOOKUP, IF functions and pivot tables, including manipulating large and complex datasets
• Strong writing, communication and project management skills.

Your key responsibilities

• Support EY stakeholders as a trusted procurement partner, contributing to project delivery and customer service excellence while helping realize cost savings and contract value.
• Deliver sourcing projects for Tail Spend initiatives (typically $10K–$50K) across both Brand, Marketing and Communications (BMC) and Talent categories, ensuring timely execution and policy compliance.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and Global Procurement colleagues to align with category strategies that support EY’s global objectives.
• Build relationships with key business stakeholders and share category insights through regular updates.
• Promote and facilitate adherence to Procurement and Supply Chain Global Policy and processes across project teams.
• Assist with Requests for Proposals (RFPs), including commercial negotiations, and coordinate with Legal (GCO), Contract Management, and other business partners.
• Contribute to process improvements through the use of Purchase Orders and AI tools to enhance sourcing efficiency and compliance.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of procurement strategies across diverse portfolios.
• Proven ability to deliver sourcing projects and ensure compliance with procurement processes.
• Effective negotiation and influencing skills to support alignment with senior stakeholders.
• Solid knowledge of BMC categories and familiarity with Talent procurement.
• Ability to build trust and drive change through stakeholder engagement.
• Sound judgment, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and openness to learning and change.
• Experience in sourcing and procurement, ideally within BMC and Talent categories.
• Strong procurement and commercial skills to support category strategies.
• Ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders with a global mindset.
• Experience executing online Rfx and e-Auctions.
• Advanced English proficiency and ability to lead conversations independently.

Ideally, you’ll also have.

• A bachelor’s degree in Business or a related discipline.
• CPSM certification (preferred).
• 5+ years of procurement experience.
• Strong communication and presentation skills in business English.
• Experience working in global, culturally diverse environments.
• Ability to work collaboratively, virtually, and independently.

Role description: Time Off coordinator (Associate)

In this role, you will provide efficient and effective processing of HR administration within specific procedural and service guidelines. You will be responsible for the accurate and speedy processing of all leave of absence activity (family leaves, unpaid leave, sickness absence etc) in accordance with agreed key performance indicators, and the coordination of this information for the precise processing of payroll activity.

Your key responsibilities

• Deliver excellent service in line with leave of absence processes and ensure service level agreements are achieved. Follow work instructions to execute transactions of requests for time-off during employment.
• Undertake cyclical activity aligned to the annual operational calendar.
• Self-review that all process steps and payroll actions are fully completed to ensure accurate payroll processing and eradication of errors.
• Action housekeeping and other related reports, taking appropriate actions identified within the reports.
• Process administration in relation to employees requesting time-off including: sickness absence, maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and unpaid leave.
• Resolve queries initiated by the EY Help HR Contact Centre team that require further investigation. Ensure satisfactory closure of issues that develop into cases, and ensure any learning is taken on board.
• Maintain an up to date knowledge of current EY policy and process developments.
• Ensure compliance with the Firm’s policies, best HR practice and employment legislation at all times.
• Regularly support the continuous improvement initiative.

To qualify for the role you must have:

• An ability to work to and enhance prescribed HR procedures
• Attention to detail and a focus on accuracy and quality

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Knowledge of operational HR systems

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.

You will be required to work closely with clients’ finance, tax and IT engineers. Working within the EY team you will be involved in the preparation of R&D claims and making sure of compliance against tax legislation. Within the Innovation team you will be exposed to cash grants and patent box applications. As well as working directly on existing projects, you will also be offered the chance to support business development opportunities.

Your key responsibilities

• To work alongside teams working on the efficient preparation and successful delivery of R&D tax claims
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and provide high levels of client service, taking a leading role in interaction with clients' senior stakeholders
• Build relationships both within the firm and externally with clients, identifying opportunities, managing client team stakeholders, and liaising with other client facing teams
• Contribute to winning new work by proactively managing our existing clients base and contribute to winning new clients by contributing to business development activities.

Skills and attributes for success

What we look for

• Experienced in either wider Corporation Tax or R&D tax practitioner role
• Team player; ability to integrate with new teams quickly
• Outgoing with good relationship skills and the ability to deliver quality output
• Strong technical skills and keen to develop further
• Ability to identify areas of risk, carry out an effective review and know when to refer upwards
• Relationship management skills with ability to manage client expectations and build effective relationships at all levels

Ideally, you’ll also

• Fully qualified ACA/CA/ACCA/ATT/CTA
• Strong Excel capability including use of XLOOKUP, IF functions and pivot tables, including manipulating large and complex datasets
• Strong writing, communication and project management skills.

R&D Tax Manager - Birmingham

As a Manager in the team you will be working with a variety of very high-profile clients from owner managed businesses to multinational groups, who are at the front line in developing cutting edge technology which is helping the UK to stay as a market leader by encouraging investment into research and development.

You will be required to work closely with clients’ finance, tax and engineering departments. You will work with clients from all different sectors and of all different sizes. Working within the EY team you will be leading the preparation of R&D claims and making sure of compliance against tax legislation. Within the Innovation team you will be exposed to cash grants and patent box applications. As well as working directly on existing projects, you will also be offered the chance to support business development opportunities.

Your key responsibilities:

• Effectively leading project teams, exhibiting strong communication skills and be able to work collaboratively with other team members of different skill sets to deliver client facing engagements
• To lead on the efficient and successful delivery of R&D tax services to the client inclusive of all tax technical elements
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and provide high levels of client service, taking a leading role in interaction with clients' senior stakeholders
• Build relationships both within the firm and externally with clients, identifying opportunities, managing client team stakeholders, and liaising with other client facing teams
• Contribute to winning new work by proactively managing our existing clients base and contribute to winning new clients by contributing to business development activities.
• Assist with the management and successful delivery of tax projects, ensuring technical excellence and practical/business driven approach taken
• Responsible for day-to-day client liaison

Skill and attributes for success:

• Experienced R&D tax practitioner
• Team player; ability to integrate with new teams quickly
• Outgoing with good relationship skills and the ability to deliver quality output
• Strong technical skills and keen to develop further
• Ability to build strong client relationships
• Ability to identify areas of risk, carry out an effective review and know when to refer upwards
• Ability to solve problems creatively and pragmatically

To qualify for the role you must have:

• Fully qualified ACA/CA/ACCA/ATT/CTA; or Tax Inspectors with full Technical Training Course
• Experience leading on, and project managing, the preparation of claims
• Strong Excel capability including use of VLOOKUP, IF functions and pivot tables, including manipulating large and complex datasets
• Experience in leading teams and coordinating delivery of services both in the office and remotely
• Strong writing and communication skills.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

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

What we look for:

• Team player; ability to integrate with new teams quickly
• Outgoing with good relationship skills and the ability to deliver quality output
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build a rapport with clients quickly

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.

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