Management Taxes Transactions Tax Manager jobs at Ey in United Kingdom, London

What we look for

We’re interested in professionals with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so we look for people who will 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.

We offer a competitive remuneration package. 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.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.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.

Manager, Learning and Development, Financial 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

As a member of People Consulting, you will:

• Contribute to and lead workstreams across a diverse range of complex engagements in the financial services sector.

• Design and create innovative solutions for clients, adapting methods and practices to fit client needs.

• Proactively manage stakeholder relationships, building trusted relationships with clients.

• Identify new opportunities, contribute to preparation of proposals and wider business development activities.

• Manage the operational aspects and risk management of client engagements.

• Coach and provide learning opportunities for junior team members.

• Contribute to delivery of wider strategic goals across PC and participate in initiatives that support the growth of the firm as a whole.

With a specific focus on learning, you will:

• Shape, develop and deliver learning programmes, with our account teams and other practice areas (standalone or as a part of larger transformation programmes) in areas such as (but not exhaustive):

• Designing and building the learning function of the future.

• Developing learning strategies (at enterprise level or specific transformation programme level), including learning technologies, and subsequent execution.

• Creating impactful learning solutions – including the design, development, and deployment of learning assets (digital and non-digital).

• Driving strategic change and organization performance through learning initiatives (including learning analytics).

• Lead pursuit and delivery teams to deliver client projects and business development activities to ensure quality and operational excellence for our teams.

• Lead and manage complex learning projects and programmes of work including managing teams of employees, stakeholders, third party providers and learning design teams.

• Develop our learning offerings and products available across a variety of subjects, from Risk and Regulation, to Sustainability, helping develop our business and assume responsibility for different team initiatives and activities.

• Bring your innovation, understanding of the industry and latest trends to ensure to delivery of market-leading, relevant and 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 major changes and key decisions.

• A growth mindset and a desire to challenge established practices.

• Ability to lead complex projects or programmes of work using an Agile approach and adapt to changing requirements or inputs.

• Skilled in 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.

To qualify for this role, you must have:

• A comprehensive understanding of adult learning theory and behavioural change principles

• Core consulting skills gained through working in a professional services firm, global consultancy, boutique consultancy or an in-house role with exposure to large-scale programmes of work.

• Experience in architecting learning solutions, including analysis, design, content development, and train the trainer, to ensure measurable outcomes within large, complex organisations.

• Experience of managing learning vendors alongside internal and/or client teams/stakeholders to drive target outputs/outcomes.

• Ability to translate and operationalise learning strategy.

• Ability to proactively build relationships and manage stakeholders, including providing robust advice, constructive challenge, influencing decisions, delivering difficult messages and managing performance issues.

• Strong project management and written and verbal communication skills, and experience of producing robust analysis, reports, papers and presentations.

• Experience of designing learning across different formats.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Experience of working across financial services: banking, insurance, and wealth and asset management.

• 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.

The team support clients’ cross-border transactions assess their international tax strategies and provide a range of services supporting clients through the transfer pricing life cycle. As a member of this team, you’ll work on multidisciplinary projects helping clients develop integrated and far-sighted global strategies in the ever-changing regulatory environment.

Your key responsibilities

• Build and maintain tax relationships with clients and provide high levels of client service
• Assist in winning work by proactively managing existing clients and contribute to winning new clients.
• Manage the successful delivery of tax projects, ensuring technical excellence and practical/business focused approach taken
• Contribute to successfully extracting maximum value for both EY and clients from the tax services delivered whilst managing risk appropriately for both client and the firm.
• 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
• Excellent communicator in range of situations both written and oral
• Ability to identify areas of risk, carry out an effective review and know when to refer upwards
• Client focused and commercially aware

Skills and attributes for success

What we look for

• Client focused and strategically and commercially aware
• Excellent communicator in a range of situations both written and oral.
• Enthusiastic and flexible attitude to work
• Strong and motivated team player
• Coaching more junior staff

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Strong transfer pricing technical skills
• Strategically and commercially aware
• Effective time management
• Degree or postgraduate degree essential
• ACA/CA/ACCA/CTA; or Tax Inspectors with full Technical Training Course; or Law qualification; or CFA;or breadth of knowledge equivalent to a Tax specialist qualification
• Project management skills, plan and prioritise work, meet deadlines, monitor own budget and time

As a manager you will manage small delivery teams, advising clients on cyber due diligence. You will analyse company data (often with limited access), conduct outside-in research, and evaluate whether cyber risk will have an impact on a potential investment or divestment. You will be able to recommend (and cost) solutions/remediation and help our clients understand what must be done if the transaction closes.Skills and attributes for success

• Strong desire to work in a M&A environment operating across the transaction lifecycle, predominantly in the pre deal/diligence phase.
• Knowledge and experience of using recognised cyber standards and frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, Cyber Essentials, PCI
• Familiarity with current and emerging regulations such as the EU GDPR, EU AI Act and NIS 2, and an ability to conduct gap assessments and define the impact to the transaction.
• Understanding of key concepts such as privacy and security by design, secure coding especially in the software/product development environment
• Understand how to design an operating model for managing Cyber risk and privacy, optimised for effectiveness and value and evaluate any complexities associated with transitions/roadmaps.
• Effective at leading projects (or significant workstreams) with little to no support
• Leads the development of complete, error-free deliverables (e.g., data books, reports, non-branded deliverables: blueprints, Day 1 plans, board packs, workshop content etc).
• Supports the Engagement Leaders (i.e. Partner, Director or Associate Director) in identifying, scoping, closing opportunities – both in current engagement, and new opportunities.
• Demonstrates strong client influence and relationship management, effectively identifying value creation opportunities and prioritising team efforts based on client needs.

To qualify for the role, we require

• Proven experience and ability to communicate with clarity and impact to senior stakeholders. This may be demonstrable through leading large projects with senior visibility, success at presenting technical topics to non-technical audiences or speaking at events.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with company management teams and other stakeholders to align on value creation objectives and strategies.
• A history of successful project delivery in corporate businesses where you are responsible for managing project team members and vendors Have a broad range of cyber experience including, risk management, cyber controls, standards, resilience, and response etc.
• Professional services / consulting experience within transactions: ideally due diligence, value creation, carve-out or integrations experience; or
• Deep understanding of one or more core aspects of a cyber function (e.g. governance, risk, and compliance, CISO, AppSec, compliance, privacy etc).
• Have deep knowledge of cyber governance and risk controls within businesses and how this can support and safeguard business operations.

Ideally, you will also have

• Experience in supporting sales and business development processes for professional services projects in a large-scale consulting environment.
• Experience in providing cyber and privacy advice to senior stakeholders; transactions/M&A experience would be advantageous.
• Ability to design a roadmap to optimise performance often with financial/budgetary limitations.
• A high-level understanding of the secure development of applications throughout the SDLC
• An understanding of how private equity firms are structured to buy and sell assets in their portfolio.
• Cyber or privacy certification such as CISSP, CISM, CIPP/E, CIPM etc.

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. We ask because it matters!

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Your key responsibilities

• Work as part of a delivery team on complex Data Transformation programs, primarily leading on data architecture and data modelling, with additional roles likely to include leading on business analysis, data strategy and solution design

• Lead Data Modelling Activities: Develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models for core insurance domains (e.g., Policy, Premiums, Claims, Risk, Bordereaux) aligned to Lloyd’s CDR and Accord data standards.
• Blueprint Two Alignment: Interpret Lloyd’s CDR specifications to design data structures that support consistent capture, storage, and exchange of data across the insurance value chain.
• Foundation for Transformation: Establish data modelling standards and principles, naming conventions, and metadata standards, design patterns as the basis for the upcoming data transformation programme.
• Business Engagement: Collaborate with business SMEs from underwriting, claims teams, operations, and finance to capture requirements, resolve data definitions, and validate models.
• Data Quality & Governance: Define master data and reference data structures to ensure completeness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Tooling & Standards: Leverage data modelling tools (e.g., ERwin, PowerDesigner, SQL Data Modeler, etc.) and maintain modelling repositories.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects, solution designers, and data platform teams to embed data models into the technology landscape.

• Contribute to client proposals, RFP responses, and thought leadership related to data strategy, data architecture and data transformation initiatives

To qualify for the role you must have some or all of the following:

• Proven experience in data modelling within London Market Commercial and Specialty Insurance markets. Strong understanding of Lloyd’s market operations, London Market processes, Core Data Record specifications.
• Expertise in building conceptual, logical, and physical data models for core insurance entities and processes.
• Understanding of different Data Modelling approaches – i.e. relational data model, 3rd normal form, Dimensional data model, Star /Snowflake Schema, Data Vault etc.
• Good understanding of Data Warehousing design concepts (e.g. Inmon & Kimbal style of data architectures.
• Experience translating regulatory and market standards into practical, implementable data structures.
• Knowledge of insurance reference data (e.g., class of business codes, market participant codes, currency codes).
• Familiarity with relational database design and dimensional modelling principles for reporting/analytics.
• Proficiency with one or more data modelling tools (e.g., ERwin, PowerDesigner, SQL Developer Data Modeler).
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and facilitation 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:

• 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 include:

• Understand, and using, EY brand standards, develop leading-edge designs and innovative ideas
• Create layouts with strong typography and image selection (supporting design concept/story) and appropriate use of colour, images and fonts, draw and redraw images/graphics, allowing for readability of type and effective communication
• Working with internal clients: Brand Marketing and Communications, Business Development, and other EY Canada teams to assist clients in selecting an effective design and deliverable solutions
• Working with Creative Studio: Support the Creative Director, Design Director or Senior Designers in creative projects and production work for deliverables
• Maintaining expertise or high proficiency with industry software and apps
• Knowledge for troubleshooting technical issues in both digital and print based deliverables
  e.g. pre-press, document optimization and interactive elements
• Sharing best practices, utilizing current techniques and advancements within the design community. Pursues and shares best practices with the design team
• Participating in project meetings and positive discussions relating to design trends or recent case studies
• Understanding stages and phases of a project lifecycle; anticipating scope creep, out-of-scope requests, communicating updates and managing any risk of deadline delays
• Working with external vendors regarding the coordination of production for external products and services
• Understanding, implementing, and strictly adhering to the quality standards and procedures established by Creative Studio and EY

Skills and attributes for success

• Experience in layout and editorial design, both with regards to creative and production
• Strong background, knowledge and understanding of typography
• Demonstrates flexibility to work with multiple projects/internal clients simultaneously
• Collaborative, team-first mentality
• A desire and willingness to learn, take on new projects and challenges to continue developing as designer
• Proficient in Mac OS and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat) and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint)
• Experience in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro or motion graphics an asset, but not required
• Committed to contributing to a strong team culture to ensure success
• Ability to communicate and engage effectively with multiple stakeholders and colleagues alike
• Develop and maintain relationships to efficiently leverage expertise
• Sound judgement regarding confidential and sensitive matters
• Proven ability to meet multiple and/or unexpected deadlines in a demanding environment
• Aptitude to differentiate when to act independently or team with others
• Creative thinking with attention to detail

What we look for

We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, curious, analytical, logical thinkers, have a very strong attention to detail. Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements and be able to deliver on tight deadlines in support of our clients’ goals. To qualify for the role, you must have:

• College diploma or technical certificate in Graphic Design
• 4-6 years professional experience as a Graphic Designer
  • Please ensure to include a link or attachment to your portfolio showcasing relevant work when submitting your application. Applications submitted without a portfolio will not be considered.

What we offer

The salary range for this job in British Columbia is $65,600 to $98,400. Individual salaries within this range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and work location city.

Your key responsibilities

• Support senior members of the team in building and maintaining tax relationships with clients and provide high levels of client service
• Support senior members of the team in building 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
• Support the senior members of the team in managing the successful delivery of tax projects, ensuring technical excellence and practical/business driven approach taken
• Responsible for day-to-day delivery of client liaison

Skills and attributes for success

What we look for

• Relevant Tax experience within VAT
• Strong Tax technical skills and keen to develop further
• Ability to build strong client relationships
• Excellent communicator in range of situations both written and oral
• Ability to identify areas of risk, carry out an effective review and know when to refer upwards
• Client focused and commercially aware
• Team player with ability to build effective relationships at all levels

• UK VAT specialist experience from the profession or in-house team

Ideally, you’ll also

• Ideally ATT / ACA / CA / Tax Inspectors with full Technical Training course / Tax specialist qualification / or breadth of knowledge equivalent to a Tax specialist qualification. Formal qualifications are not mandatory, so please reach out if you have relevant experience