Director Private Client Services Leeds jobs at Ey in United Kingdom, Leeds

Our work includes:

• Tax return preparation and compliance
• Wealth structuring and optimisation from a global tax perspective
• Estate, succession, and inheritance tax planning

Key Responsibilities

• Drive business development opportunities through your network and collaboration with colleagues across EY’s service lines (e.g., Audit, Corporate Finance, or wider Tax teams)
• Manage the successful delivery of technically complex and demanding consulting projects, ensuring technical excellence and a practical, business-focused approach
• Provide development support to junior team members through effective supervision, coaching, and mentoring
• Contribute to people initiatives, including team retention, development, and training
• Play a significant role in the management of the team — both strategically and operationally — while overseeing junior staff development and assignments

About you

• Client-focused, with strong strategic and commercial awareness
• Strong personal tax technical expertise
• Excellent relationship management and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Confident negotiator who can articulate and sustain well-reasoned opinions
• Proven business development skills — able to identify and convert opportunities into work
• Effective time and project management; able to meet deadlines under pressure
• Experience advising a range of clients, including AIM-listed, PE-backed, family-owned, and OMB businesses
• Creative, pragmatic problem-solver with a flexible, change-oriented mindset
• Collaborative team player who integrates quickly and builds trust

Skills & Qualifications Required

• ACA/CA/CTA/ Tax Inspectors qualification (with full technical training), Law qualification, or equivalent tax specialist qualification
• Strong tax technical knowledge and experience
• Demonstrated business development capability
• Proven experience coaching and developing junior staff

What We Offer

• Global Exposure– Work with international clients and teams across EY’s global network.
• Career Progression– Develop new skills, lead high-impact projects, and shape your career path.
• Support & Coaching– Learn from industry leaders and receive mentoring at every stage.
• Flexible Working– We support hybrid working and encourage a healthy work-life balance (minimum two days in the office).
• Total Rewards Package– Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and exclusive EY perks.
• Inclusive Culture

Whoever you are, whatever your background, you are valued, supported, and empowered to be your best.

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for Employment Tax business development in Yorkshire & the North-East of England (“YNE”) and client pursuit efforts through involvement in preparing proposals and delivering presentations to potential clients
• Support and development of junior members of the team and help grow the Employment Tax business at EY in YNE
• To deliver employment tax compliance and advice to clients in a broad range of industry sectors
• Be up to date with key technical and functional skills, and with industry, business and leadership skills & knowledge - and share this expertise with others
• Take a role in the management of the successful delivery of technically complex and demanding consulting projects, ensuring technical excellence and practical / business driven approach
• To win and sustain client confidence
• To build opportunities to capture new business and develop client relationships
• Be confident and effective in recognising and managing potential issues during client assignments
• Structure and manage projects or programmes of work which meet and exceed client expectations and mitigate any risks or issues

About you

• Experience of employment tax gained in consultancy, legal firm and/or large global corporate
• Have strong personal impact and resilience, and be able to influence and persuade clients and stakeholders at all levels to gain support for major changes and key decisions
• Working and technical understanding of key employment tax issues including:
• Expenses and Benefits (PSAs and P11Ds)
• Employment Status (IR35 and self-employed)
• Payroll (PAYE, RTI, apprenticeship levy, audits)
• Construction Industry Scheme
• Termination Payments
• Pensions
• National Minimum Wage
• Dealing with HMRC, audits, disclosure
• SAO and CCO
• Understanding of equity plans (basic understanding)
• Business development skills, able to identify and convert opportunities to sell work
• Proven track record in project management and delivery
• Change orientated with flexible approach
• Be professional, quickly establishing personal credibility and demonstrating expertise.
• Take a practical approach to solving issues and gaining client agreement
• Be able to analyse complex problems and to deliver insightful, practical, and sustainable solutions
• Focus on achieving project / programme goals and objectives
• High quality deliverables including clear and concise technical guidance
• Be adept at overcoming issues and barriers
• Identify and discuss opportunities to delegate work to less experienced team members and facilitate learning
• Be skilled in facilitating and encouraging collaboration amongst team members, and capable of motivating teams to maximise performance
• Provide timely, authentic, and constructive feedback to colleagues and seek feedback in return.
• Ideally have the ATT and/or CTA qualifications

Qualifications

• ATT or CTA (or equivalent) preferred.

What We Offer

• Global Exposure– Work with international clients and teams across EY’s global network.
• Career Progression– Develop new skills, lead high-impact projects, and shape your career path.
• Support & Coaching– Learn from industry leaders and receive mentoring at every stage.
• Flexible Working– We support hybrid working and encourage a healthy work-life balance (minimum two days in the office).
• Total Rewards Package– Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and exclusive EY perks.
• Inclusive Culture

Whoever you are, whatever your background, you are valued, supported, and empowered to be your best.

Your key responsibilities

• As part of a core engagement team, you will work on various strategy and transformation initiatives. Projects will include market entry strategy, growth / turnaround strategy, go-to-market strategy, commercial due diligence, post-merger integration, divestments, cost and organization transformation and rapid value creation.

• Lead independent projects or modules within engagements, including structuring the module, gathering data, conducting analysis, and formulating recommendations.

• Share and align findings with clients to ensure understanding and agreement.

• Interact with client counterparts on a daily basis to foster collaboration and maintain alignment on project objectives.

What we look for

• A Bachelor's degree (a Master's degree is preferred).
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant working experience in a strategy or consulting firm, with expertise in the following areas:
• Healthcare commercial and operational transformation.
• Experience in healthcare transformation within the public sector.
• Life Sciences commercial skills, including strategy, go-to-market (GTM), commercial operations, therapy focus, digital initiatives, and pricing strategies.
• Life Sciences operations skills, encompassing sales force effectiveness (SFE), cost reduction, sales and operations planning (S&OP), and specific topics related to the Life Sciences supply chain.
• Willingness to travel to client locations within Singapore and internationally as necessary.

You’ll find a culture that prioritises learning, collaboration, and growth — providing you with the tools, support, and freedom to thrive and shape your career.

Our
Global Compliance and Reporting (GCR)professionals are corporate tax advisers who support businesses in meeting the complex demands of tax compliance, reporting, and the associated advisory, strategic, and controversy-related requirements.

As a Tax Senior in our GCR team, you’ll play a key role in helping clients navigate today’s increasingly complex tax landscape. You'll manage relationships with a range of local, national, and multinational clients, delivering high-quality services while connecting them with subject matter specialists as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality tax compliance and advisory services, with a focus on technical excellence and practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Build and maintain strong client and internal relationships, developing a robust professional network.
• Act as the day-to-day point of contact for clients, ensuring smooth delivery of engagements.
• Provide on-the-job coaching and support to junior team members, both locally and remotely.
• Identify opportunities for additional services based on client needs and market knowledge.
• Take part in technical training and knowledge-sharing initiatives to enhance your expertise and contribute to team learning.

About You

• A strong, motivated team player who integrates quickly and effectively into teams.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—across a variety of settings.
• Proven ability to build strong client relationships and deliver exceptional client service.
• Effective project manager: able to plan, prioritise, and meet deadlines, with an eye on quality and budget.
• Commercially aware and client-focused, with the ability to identify risks and know when to escalate.
• Creative and pragmatic problem solver.
• Passionate about developing others; experience in coaching or mentoring junior team members.
• Experience in corporate tax gained in a large accountancy or law firm, HMRC, or in-house tax function.
• Graduate-calibre or equivalent professional experience.

Qualifications

One or more of the following qualifications is preferred:

• ACA / ACCA / CA / CTA
• Or equivalent knowledge/experience (e.g., law qualification)

What We Offer

• Global Exposure– Work with international clients and teams across EY’s global network.
• Career Progression– Develop new skills, lead high-impact projects, and shape your career path.
• Support & Coaching– Learn from industry leaders and receive mentoring at every stage.
• Flexible Working– We support hybrid working and encourage a healthy work-life balance (minimum two days in the office).
• Total Rewards Package– Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and exclusive EY perks.
• Inclusive Culture

belonging means more than just fitting in — it means thriving. Whoever you are, whatever your background, you are valued, supported, and empowered to be your best.

R&D Tax Director - Leeds

Serving a variety of high profile clients (FTSE 100 and 250 multinational companies to fast-growing tech start-ups), you will be required to work closely with senior engineers/scientists and finance/tax professions of our clients. You will play an active role in helping to identify the clients R&D projects and be the main client contact for delivery of the claims.

You will be required to lead R&D tax engagements with clients and work closely with lead engineers and the finance and tax departments of our clients across different sectors. You will be responsible for the high quality delivery of our claims and play an active role in delivery of the R&D claims for submission to HMRC and taking part in extensive client communication.

Your key responsibilities:

• Manage the successful delivery of R&D tax services to the client
• Support the development of junior members of the team
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and provide high levels of client service
• Build relationships both within the firm and externally with clients, identifying opportunities and managing expectations
• Contribute to winning new work by proactively managing existing clients and contribute to winning new clients.
• Responsible for day-to-day client liaison

Skills and attributes for success:

• Previous R&D tax experience
• Relationship management skills with ability to manage client expectations
• Desire to understand the latest, cutting edge, technologies used by a variety of businesses
• Strong technical skills and keen to develop further
• Strong excel capability including manipulating large and complex datasets
• Strong communication skills and confidence in speaking, as the role requires holding one-to-one meetings with our clients senior technical and finance staff
• Highly motivated self-starter, with a proven track record in taking initiatives, whilst also having a collaborative and team building attitude

To qualify for the role you must have:

• Engineering or Science degree qualified (for an Engineering/Science background)
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative approach to management
• The flexibility to constantly learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Project management skills, plan and prioritize work, meet deadlines, monitor own budget
• Work experience in your chosen industry

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

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.

Apply now.

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.

Your key responsibilities

• Oversee EY’s global Data Protection program for Records of Processing Activities (ROPA) process and the management of Global Incident Response process.
• Manage the ROPA program which includes an intake process to meet the requirements of Article 30 GDPR to record all processing activities in a centrally managed inventory.
• Support the optimization of the ROPA process to work efficiently within the global EY organization as part of an overall data protection management platform and adapt to new regulatory frameworks such as for AI technologies.
• Work and collaborate with Regional and Country DP Leaders to adapt and integrate local RoPA activities into the Global RoPA.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to update, implement, and maintain IR methodology as part of the global DP program.
• Communicate the Global IR plan to Member Firms, provide training, and support overall preparedness e.g. through planning and conducting of table top exercises.
• Lead the overall IR policy improvement and process alignments in the Global IR process.
• Manage a variety of internally and externally triggered global incidents in coordination with Member Firms, Information Security., and our business Service Lines.
• Communicate effectively and consistently with key stakeholders.
• Work with a team of data protection resources globally throughout EY;
• Collaborate with team efforts to raise awareness among EY personnel globally regarding the importance of compliance with data protection regulations and EY’s own privacy compliance program;
• Identify / flag legal and regulatory issues surrounding IR and related dataprotection issues and provide appropriate legal advice / work to implement related solutions.;
• Escalate to the Chief Privacy Officer and Global DPO any significant incidents, related issues, and plans for their resolution, including as applicable implications of local data protection regulations as aligned with local counsel.y;
• Provide general support to the global data protection team.

Skills and attributes for success

• Must be legally qualified and holding a current practicing certificate;
• Between 6-8 years of relevant experience either in private legal practice or an in-house role (including proven experience in the field of data protection in cross border situations (including advising on complex matters, such as incident response, DPIAs, etc.,);
• Solid knowledge in EU data protection legislation (specifically the GDPR) and ideally familiarity with the legislation of one or more other jurisdictions;
• Ideally, internationally recognized privacy certification, such as CIPP/E and CIPM;
• Experience in conducting internal investigations, and in particular data breach response investigations preferred, but not required.
• Strong project management skills;
• Excellent command of the English language;
• Sensitivity to intercultural contacts and communication.

Your key responsibilities:

• Grow and maintain relationships with clients both existing and new clients
• High level management of the successful delivery of technically complex tax compliance and tax reporting engagements as well as delivery of any related consulting projects
• Involvement in tax audit engagements
• Providing exceptional client service
• Working in conjunction with other tax specialist teams
• 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
• Negotiation skills, able to sustain opinion and exhibit strong and 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 4 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

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

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