Financial Services Tax - Senior Advisor jobs at Ey in United Kingdom, London

Your key responsibilities

• Leading the successful delivery of technically complex and demanding UK and international tax advisory projects to our clients;
• Driving our growth strategy in the asset management and private capital market;
• Creating and growing client relationships by delivering exceptional client service;
• Help people to develop through effectively supervising, coaching and mentoring staff; and
• Role in the management of the team both in terms of strategy and operations and also through managing staff development and assignments.

Skills and attributes for success

• Demonstrated track record of leading the delivery of complex tax advice to asset management clients and their funds, including on international tax matters.
• Experience of being the primary point of contact for clients and their trusted advisor.
• Track record of independently winning new clients and/or growing existing clients into significantly larger relationships.

• High-level of familiarity and practical tax knowledge in advising asset managers, their funds and and/or partnership matters. Experience across a range of fund tax matters, including fund formation, acquisitions and disposals of assets, reorganisations, and asset management structures.

• Client-focused, with the ability to deliver pragmatic, solution-oriented advice in a commercial context.
• Business development skills, able to identify and convert opportunities to sell work.
• Excellent communicator with an ability to build, sustain and lead effective teams.
• Ensure delivery of quality work and take day to day leadership of delivery team.

To qualify for the role you must

• ACA / CTA / Tax Inspectors with full Technical Training course / Law qualification / Tax specialist qualification
• Strong tax technical skills
• Initiative, professionalism and confidence
• Experience of coaching and developing junior staff
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• The ability to motivate a team; manage, mentor and train junior staff and work with people from across the business
• Asset Management tax advisory experience within an accounting firm or law firm

What we look for

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your own and your 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.

Senior Associate – Tax Reporting Technology

Our Tax Reporting practice within the UK Tax Technology and Transformation team will give you the opportunity to further develop your skills while assisting our clients in dealing with the operational challenges that their world class tax functions are facing today. You will be working with clients to improve the operational effectiveness and efficiency of their tax functions and assist them to better connect with executive management.

This is an area that has seen plenty of recent growth and investment – and you will see that reflected in your career. The field of taxation is constantly changing as new laws, regulations and technologies are created, and this is your opportunity to be part of that development.

Your Key Responsibilities

Depending on the needs of our clients and your work experience, there are many different types of projects you could be working on; identifying ways to improve operational effectiveness in tax functions, reviewing the process and controls that are in place including technology, looking at effectiveness of the various technology systems our tax clients use to increase automation and data quality throughout tax processes, assessing the overall risk to establish a proper control environment; designing and building custom tax applications. As a Senior, you would be working with leadership as a part of these exciting and impactful projects. In addition, you will be required to:

• Understand key tax reporting processes, technology, data, analytics, and risks/controls
• Establish relationships with peers and effectively balance projects across teams
• Support the team in planning and executing internal and external projects
• Grow technical skills and business knowledge through training and hands-on experience

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Have an interest and experience in improving the performance of tax functions, the demonstrated ability to team with and motivate others, and willingness to develop meaningful and influential relationships with clients and colleagues
• Taking ownership of assigned tasks and monitoring them until completion, including documenting requirements, configuration, testing, debugging, project profitability, and tax systems and process configuration
• Strong leadership ability, attention to detail, problem-solving skills, analytical abilities
• Identifying ways to automate manual tasks using existing financial or tax systems and emerging technologies
• Ability to work on deliverables from offshore teams (as needed) to deliver projects to time, cost and quality requirements
• Consolidating tax data to make analysis and planning more efficient
• Improving reporting capabilities to enhance our clients’ ability to evaluate risk and capitalize on opportunities
• Desire and demonstrated ability to provide leadership within a team

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance and/or a master’s degree in Accounting, Tax Technology, Management Information Systems or related field and/or a minimum of 2 years of related work experience
• Exposure to accounting/finance/tax, tax or finance performance improvement, tax software development and/or implementation
• A strong interest in technology and its use in business processes
• Excellent communication and business writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to capture and synthesize business requirements
• A natural flair for problem solving and an entrepreneurial approach to work
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with exceptional client-serving consulting skills

Ideally, you may also have

• Experience in project management
• Experience implementing third-party tax reporting systems or configuration of Enterprise Performance Management systems for Group Tax Reporting
• A working knowledge of IAS12 or ASC740
• Experience with data analytic tools such as Alteryx
• Experience of the Microsoft Power Platform suite, including Power Query and Power BI
• A basic knowledge of database development e.g. writing SQL statements
• ERP or EPM experience e.g. SAP, Oracle, OneStream, Tagetik etc

What We Look For

We are looking for knowledgeable technical professionals that are proactive and self-motivated who have a willingness to learn new skills and approaches to challenges that our clients are facing in today's climate. You will need to be an analytical thinker and problem solver who has the ability to come up with innovative solutions.

Modern tax regulations are highly complex and dynamic, and our clients need our support with understanding what these mean for them in terms of technology, data and technology solutions, as well as data, controls, process and governance strategy. As an Indirect tax D365 professional at EY, you'll use experience of Indirect tax global rules and requirements, and knowledge of D365 functionality, additional D365 tax applications and third-party solutions to help clients identify the right technology tools and manage their systems to deliver tax requirements effectively. The primary role would be to engage with clients and help to maximise the value that their D365 systems can deliver for tax, whether these systems are being implemented for the first time or clients are looking to extract more value from the existing D365 system.

Job Description: D365 Tax Director

A D365-experienced Tax Director to support the growth of our D365 Tax practice and effectively deliver/implement Tax Transformation projects.

• Key member of the EY Tax Transformation team, delivering high quality D365 projects and advice to our clients based on experience and best practice
• Build and maintain tax relationships with clients and provide high levels of client service
• Build relationships both within the firm and externally with clients, identifying opportunities and growing your network
• Contribute to winning new work by supporting the business development and sales process, working with VAT/Tax client relationship owners
• Oversee and manage the successful delivery of tax D365 projects, ensuring technical excellence and practical/business-driven approach taken
• Team development and day-to-day coaching and talen development

Core skills and attributes for success

• D365 Tax with experience of 3+ end-to-end D365 implementation projects, focussing on VAT/GST or Sales & Use Tax.
• Multi-country tax requirements gathering and deployment experience.
• Consulting background preferable but not required - used to interacting with clients and working on large-scale projects
• Proven high quality delivery and attention to detail
• Experience working in a large change programme environment and leading project teams
• Ability to work with clients in a consultative way; helping them translate their tax function’s business objectives, requirements into D365 solutions
• Ability to manage complex and senior stakeholders
• Ability to build and own trusted client relationships
• Ability to set strategic direction, develop routes-to-market and propositions
• Strong interpersonal, team and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrate ability to coach, work in teams, collaboration, customer centricity, service orientation and quality focus

To qualify for the role you must have

• Over 7 years’ experience in Tax transformation and/or D365.
• Experience of 3+ major D365 implementation projects in a client facing role.
• Experience of VAT / GST / E-invoice configuration & related development in D365
• Experience in project management within complex transformation/D365 programmes
• Experience of working with Systems Implementers and representing the Tax workstream
• Experience developing commercial propositions
• Experience in developing and leading client relationships
• Able to lead tax workstreams, workshops and overall delivery independently
• Deep understanding and experience of the overall Microsoft ecosystem, including D365 F&O, F&SCM, CE, Power Platform, Copilot Studio etc.
• Experience of solving business issues using D365 solutions on an on-going basis

Additional desired skills

• Good knowledge of tax technology solutions such as tax engines, digital tax authority solutions, data analytics and compliance tools
• Experienced in building effective relationships with other service lines/teams/alliance partners
• Experience working with planning, consolidation, and financial reporting processes
• Skills in D365 and Direct Tax data
• Skills in D365 and Transfer pricing data
• D365 tools like Globalisation Studio, Tax Calculation Service, Electronic Reporting etc
• Previous experience with consulting firms

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

• Commitment for 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

Overview of role

As a senior associate within the PE portfolio tax at EY, you will work on a range of private equity backed clients, being responsible for the preparation of tax advice to our clients. You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of tax projects, have direct interaction with clients, and develop your tax technical knowledge and understanding of private equity.

Examples of tax projects you could be involved in include:

• Tax advisory, including:
• Post-acquisition support
• Cash tax modelling
• Group simplification and reorganisation
• Exit readiness
• Transactions:
• Tax due diligence and structuring advice for bolt-ons
• Refinancings
• Carve-outs and disposals
• Vendor assistance
• Tax compliance, reporting and governance

Key responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and timely delivery of high quality tax services.
• Considering the use of AI and incorporating into the provision of our tax services.
• Being an active part of the portfolio companies tax team, contributing to the growth and development of the team.
• Building networks and personal relationships both internally and externally.
• Being involved in the origination of tax opportunities on new and existing clients.

Skills and attributes for success

• Commercially aware with the ability to align tax solutions with broader business objectives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to address complex client needs.
• Excellent communicator in a range of situations, both written and oral.
• Effective time management, ability to remain calm when under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Enthusiastic team player who can contribute to and lead high-performing teams.
• Ability to solve problems creatively and pragmatically, recognising both the tax technical and commercial implications of the advice given.

To qualify for the role you must have

• ACA / CA / CTA
• Strong UK tax technical skills
• Experience of coaching and developing more junior staff.

What we look for:

• Team player; ability to integrate with new teams quickly.
• Outgoing with good relationship skills.

• Proactive and constantly seeking opportunities to develop.

• Energy and focus with an interest in taking on new challenges and developing yourself.

EY is one of the largest and most respected consulting firms globally, with a prestigious DNA that is instantly recognised. The EY brand has built its reputation on professionalism, high performance, excellence in delivery, and its support and development of our people. Running through our business are our shared values:

• People who demonstrate integrity, respect, teaming, and inclusiveness.
• People with energy, enthusiasm, and the courage to lead.
• People who build relationships based on doing the right thing.

Here, you’ll be on the front line, working across a wide portfolio of clients, each with their own backgrounds, strengths, and ambitions, so no two days will be the same. That could mean working to improve our customers’ IT, HR, Customer Service, Cyber, Risk, GBS, or other capabilities through ServiceNow. Wherever you find yourself, you’ll be making a visible impact on projects that cross boundaries and challenge conventional wisdom to encourage transformation. You’ll often work on-site, facilitating interesting conversations and presenting to executives of large companies, so you’ll need to personally understand and influence our clients.

• Contributing across all aspects of ServiceNow project delivery and solution implementation.
• Overseeing application and workflow configuration.
• Developing client-specific reporting processes and integration components.
• Working closely with ServiceNow technical teams to set up the SaaS Platform.
• Providing trusted advice on how digital transformation and technology enablement can lead to improved business performance.

• A good understanding of the ServiceNow platform and how it can support a client’s digital strategy.
• The desire and eagerness to learn and grow your career within the consulting industry.
• A technical mindset with a keen focus on problem-solving and the provision of high-quality documentation.
• The ability to meet strict deadlines both individually and as part of a project team.
• The confidence to build lasting relationships and influence senior colleagues and clients from a wide range of backgrounds.

• Previous relevant work experience in consulting or industry roles involved in ServiceNow operations, management, and projects.
• Knowledge of presentation tools and good presentation skills.
• Effective communication skills – written and oral, virtual and face-to-face.

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

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

UKI Tax - Manager - International Tax and Transaction Services - Real Estate, Hospitality & Construction

You will be working with some of the sector leading Partners who are well known and respected in the market. You’ll also be working with a high performing team who have advised on many high profile and market leading transactions over the past few years.

It is a great time to join the ITTS team who have expanded exponentially in recent years and are continuing to grow. With a number of disrupting factors in the market at the moment you’ll be at the forefront of helping our clients to navigate the market challenges on an international scale.

Our international tax professionals will work on a variety of projects which are focused on helping clients to develop and execute their international tax strategy, including:

• Expansion into new markets
• Pre-transaction reorganisations and post-transaction integration
• Legal structure rationalisation
• Operating model redesign
• Optimisation of capital structure and financing
• Optimisation of intellectual property ownership and reliefs
• Managing the risk arising from global law change such as BEPS, and
• Lobbying and negotiation with tax authorities in UK and globally

Your key responsibilities

• You’ll manage the successful delivery of international tax services engagements, committing to taking a professional, practical and commercial approach and ensuring technical excellence.
• Committed to building and maintaining relationships with our clients and provide high levels of client service.
• Spot opportunities and involve colleagues to help us continuously develop our commercial proposition to our clients.
• Assist in winning work by proactively managing existing clients and contribute to winning new clients and engagements.

Skills and attributes for success

• Ability to build strong client relationships and committed to delivery of exceptional client service

• Enthusiastic, committed and flexible attitude to work

• Strong and motivated team player; ability to integrate with new teams quickly

• Excellent communicator in a range of situations both written and oral

• Ability to identify areas of risk, carry out effective reviews and know when to refer upwards

• Team player with ability to build effective relationships at all levels

• Effective time management - ability to remain calm when under pressure to meet deadlines

• Project management skills to plan and prioritise work, as well as meet deadlines

• Ability to solve problems creatively and pragmatically

To qualify for the role you must have

• Background in corporate tax with some demonstrable advisory experience
  You’ll have one of the following qualifications: ATT / ACA / CA / CTA (or breadth of knowledge equivalent to CTA)
  Strong technical skills and keen to develop further
• Experience of working on International Tax projects
• Project management skills, ability to plan and prioritize work, meet deadlines, monitor own budget

What we offer

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

Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

You can read more here:

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

Apply now.

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People Consulting – Learning and Development – Senior Consultant (Managed Learning Services)

Transforming the world of work, together we are:

• Revolutionising employee experiences
• Innovatively building capability and learning solutions
• Redesigning organisations, evolving cultures and driving behavioural change
• Successfully navigating a dynamic and complex regulatory change environment

We are growing our expanding Managed Learning Services capability, delivering end-to-end solutions to meet a wide range of client learning requirements. We are seeking collaborators, thinkers, and those with experience of delivering Managed Learning Services to grow this business together.

As a member of our People Consulting team, you will:

• Contribute to workstreams across a diverse range of complex engagements in the financial services sector.
• Proactively manage stakeholder relationships and build trusted relationships with clients.
• Identify new opportunities, contribute to the preparation of proposals and wider business development activities.
• Contribute to the operational aspects and risk management of client engagements.
• Contribute to delivery of wider strategic goals across the People Consulting team and participate in initiatives that support the growth of the firm as a whole.

With a specific focus on learning operations, you will:

• Support the development of Managed Learning Services operations including front, middle and back-office functions.
• Contribute to impactful service solutions for clients, including scalable operations support for projects ranging from leadership programmes through to multi-year managed learning services.
• Contribute to business development and client pursuit efforts by supporting the preparation of proposals, innovative solutions and the delivery of presentations to potential clients.
• Contribute to growing the learning offerings and actively driving the ongoing development of the practice, contributing to or assuming operational responsibility for a range of assignments.
• Drive innovation to ensure provision of market leading, relevant and highly targeted solutions and content-rich thought leadership to clients.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Authenticity and strong personal impact, able to influence and persuade stakeholders to gain support for changes and key decisions.
• A passion for learning and improving the Working World.
• An entrepreneurial, innovative and can-do approach.
• A growth mindset and a desire to challenge established practices.
• Leading workstreams, facilitating and working collaboratively with team members, and empowering teams to maximise performance.
• Resilience and ability to work under pressure to deliver pragmatic solutions.
• Confidence and ability to recognise and manage potential challenges during client assignments.
• Creative thinking, using agile methods and innovative approaches to tackle complex problems and to deliver insightful, practical and sustainable solutions.
• Ability to scope a project or solution and provide costings and communication to clients for proposals and projects.

To qualify for this role, you must have:

• Previous experience working in a learning operations or learning administration role.
• An understanding and knowledge of managed learning services including the different components and operational needs of each.
• Core consulting skills including strong project management, written and verbal communication skills, and experience of producing robust analysis, reports, papers and presentations.
• Experience working with varied stakeholders including internal teams, external learning vendors and/or client teams to deliver impactful and high-quality outputs.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Experience in developing learning solutions, including analysis, design, content development, and train the trainer, to ensure measurable outcomes within large, complex organisations.
• Experience of working across financial services: banking, insurance, and wealth and asset management or passion and knowledge of the sector.
• Relevant degree-level education and/or professional qualifications.

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.

Please be informed of the recruitment timeline for this role:

• First stage interviews will be held virtually during the week of October 20th to October 31st .

• Second stage interviews will be conducted in person on November 3rd .