Manager - International Tax & Transaction Services jobs at Ey in United Kingdom, Manchester

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced
AI & Data Solution Architectto join our AI and Data consulting practice and lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge data and AI solutions for our enterprise clients. This role requires a strategic thinker who can bridge business requirements with technical execution, delivering scalable, cloud-native architectures that drive measurable business value.

· Design and architect end-to-end AI and data solutions on Azure or AWS or Google GCS, leveraging modern data and AI platforms such as Snowflake and Databricks

· Develop comprehensive architecture blueprints including data pipeline, storage, analytics, and AI/ML capabilities

· Define data and AI governance frameworks, security protocols, and compliance standards aligned with industry regulations

· Lead technical discovery sessions with clients to understand business challenges and translate them into architectural requirements

· Serve as the trusted technical advisor in a specific area to senior IT and/or business stakeholders across consumer products, retail, health, life sciences or energy industries

· Present complex technical concepts and solution roadmaps to both technical and non-technical audiences

· Contribute to architecture review boards and input to technical governance throughout project lifecycles

· Deliver the implementation of data lakes, data warehouses, and lakehouse architectures

· Ensure solutions are optimised for performance, cost-efficiency, and scalability

· Define integration patterns between cloud platforms, third-party applications, and legacy systems

· Understanding of building and integrating Agentic AI solutions into existing cloud platforms

· Mentor junior architects and technical teams on best practices and emerging technologies

Essential Qualifications

· STEM degree or an equivalent certification in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field

· One or more AI and Data architecture certifications in Snowflake, Databricks, Microsoft Azure, AWS or GCP

Essential Criteria

· Proven track record of architecting enterprise-scale data, analytics or ML solutions for organisations in at least one of the following sectors: consumer products, retail, health, energy or life sciences

· Able to contribute to the design of end to end AI and data solutions across multiple cloud platforms

· Contribute to governance frameworks, security protocols and compliance standards

· Expertise in at least one of the following data and AI services: Microsoft Azure, AWS , Google GCP

· Hands on experience with Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake and/or Databricks

· TOGAF experience

Soft Skills

· Continuous learning mindset to stay current with emerging trends in AI, machine learning, data engineering, and cloud technologies

· Strong communication and presentation skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders

· Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

· Ability to manage or lead client engagements

· Collaborative mindset with experience working in cross-functional teams

· Coaching mindset to support the development of junior team members

Preferred Criteria

· Understanding of AI Architecture front end, UI/UX, and how AI is consumed

· Experience of contributing to technical solutions and architectures as part of bid responses and proposals

· Experience of identifying efficiency opportunities such as solution accelerators, reusable frameworks, and IP development, Agentic automation

· Experience or understanding of industry-specific data challenges in Lifesciences, Health, Consumer Products, Retail or Energy industry

· Experience with domain-specific use cases such as commercial, supply chain, finance or operations

Your key responsibilities
• Provide exceptional client service and contribute to the efficient and successful delivery of tax services
• Maintain relationships with clients both existing and new
• Grow relationships both within the firm and externally with clients
• Grow networks and maintain relationships with existing clients
• Focus on the successful delivery of tax projects, ensuring technical excellence and practical/business approach takenSkills and attributes for success
• Strong technical skills and keen to develop further
• Ability to grow strong client relationships
• Ability to identify areas of risk
• Client focused and commercially aware
• Ability to coach and develop more junior members of the team
• Up to date knowledge of changes in the tax environmentTo qualify for the role you must have
• ACA/CA/ACCA/CTA; or Tax Inspectors with full Technical Training Course; or Law qualification
• Experienced corporate tax practitioner
• Experience in tax accounting/tax audit
• Proven ability to read and interpret existing and new tax statuteWhat we look for
• Outgoing with good relationship skills and the ability to deliver quality output
• Excellent communicator in range of situations both written and oral
• Change orientated with flexible approach
• Team player; ability to integrate with new teams quicklyWhat working at EY offers
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
Apply now.

About the Role

We are seeking an experiencedto join our AI and Data consulting practice and lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge data and AI solutions for our enterprise clients. This role requires a strategic thinker who can bridge business requirements with technical execution, delivering scalable, cloud-native architectures that drive measurable business value.

Your client impact

• Design and architect end-to-end AI and data solutions on Azure, AWS or Google GCS leveraging modern data and AI platforms such as Snowflake and Databricks
• Develop comprehensive architecture blueprints including data pipeline, analytics, and AI/ML capabilities
• Define data and AI governance frameworks, security protocols, and compliance standards aligned with industry regulations
• Lead technical discovery sessions with clients to understand business challenges and translate them into architectural requirements

• Serve as the trusted technical advisor to senior IT and/or business stakeholders across consumer products, retail, health, life sciences or energy industries
• Present complex technical concepts and solution roadmaps to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Lead architecture review boards and provide technical governance throughout project lifecycles

• Oversee the implementation of data lakes, data warehouses, and lakehouse architectures
• Ensure solutions are optimized for performance, cost-efficiency, and scalability
• Define integration patterns between cloud platforms, third-party applications, and legacy systems
• Actively contribute to practice development as a technical thought leader in AI and Data topics
• Understanding of building and integrating Agentic AI solutions into existing cloud platforms
• Mentor junior architects and technical teams on best practices and emerging technologies

Essential Qualifications

• STEM degree or an equivalent certification in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field
• One or more Advanced level AI and Data architecture certifications in Snowflake, Databricks, Microsoft Azure, AWS or GCP

Essential Criteria

• Proven track record of architecting enterprise-scale data, analytics or ML solutions for organisations in at least one of the following sectors: consumer products, retail, health, energy or life sciences
• Able to lead design for end to end AI and data solutions across multiple cloud platforms
• Able to define governance frameworks, security protocols and compliance standards
• Operates as a trusted advisor to IT and senior stakeholders
• Deep expertise in at least one of the following data and AI services: Microsoft Azure, AWS , Google GCP
• Hands on experience with Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake and/or Databricks
• TOGAF experience

Soft Skills

• Continuous learning mindset to stay current with emerging trends in AI, machine learning, data engineering and cloud technologies
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously
• Collaborative mindset with experience working in cross-functional teams
• Coaching mindset to support the development of junior team members

Preferred Criteria

• Understanding of AI Architecture front end, UI/UX, and how AI is consumed
• Experience preparing technical solutions and architectures as part of bid responses and proposals
• Experience of identifying efficiency opportunities such as solution accelerators, reusable frameworks, and IP development, Agentic automation
• Deep understanding of industry-specific data challenges in Lifesciences, Health, Consumer Products, Retail or Energy industry
• Experience with domain-specific use cases such as commercial, supply chain, finance or operations

Your key responsibilities
• Grow and maintain relationships with clients, both existing and new clients
• High level management of the successful delivery of technically complex advisory, compliance and reporting engagements
• Providing exceptional client service with responsibility for quality provided
• Working collaboratively with other tax specialist teams
• Grow networks and relationships internally and externally
• Help people to develop through effectively supervising, coaching and mentoring staff
• Lead team initiatives, covering all aspects of leading a successful teamSkills 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 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 ability to create and sustain effective teams
• Experience of coaching and developing more junior staff
• Ensure delivery of quality workTo qualify for the role you must have
• ACA/CA/ACCA/CTA; or Tax Inspectors with full Technical Training Course; or Law qualification
• Degree qualified
• Experienced corporate tax practitioner
• Experience in tax accounting/tax audit
• Proven ability to read and interpret existing and new tax statuteIdeally, you’ll also have
• Project management skills, plan and prioritize work, meet deadlines, monitor own budgetWhat we look for
• Team player; ability to integrate with new teams quickly
• Outgoing with good relationship skills and the ability to deliver quality output
• Excellent communicator in range of situations both written and oral
• Change orientated with flexible approach
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
If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.Apply now.

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future-focused skillsand equip you withworld-class experiencesthrough coaching and training programs as well as the use ofadvanced technology and AI. We’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a

over 2.600 professionals in Greece, to experience great flexibility under ourhybrid operating modelacross our offices in Athens, Patras, and Thessaloniki and help to
build a better working world

We are currently seeking for Senior Accounting & Compliance Reporting Professionals to support our tax team and help our clients in tax and accounting compliance projects at different industry sectors. Actively establish internal and external relationships. Anticipate and identify risks within engagements and raise any issues. You will also keep informed of professional standards and firm policies and procedures and effectively apply this knowledge to different client situations.

In return, you can expect leading class learning and development tailored to your unique interests and motivations. You will be given all the skills, knowledge and opportunities to progress and become ready to build a better working world for our people, our clients and the communities that support us.

Your key responsibilities

• You'll work hand in hand with our tax and accounting professionals to help manage our clients’ tax compliance (e.g., CIT, VAT, other tax returns, etc.) and reporting needs
• Support the process of financial statements’ preparation according to the new Greek standards and international accounting standards as well as monthly accounting processes
• Guide and develop team members
• Establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships both internally and externally with clients to help ensure that the services delivered to clients by our team are of the highest standards and of added value timely provided

Skills and attributes for success

• Teamwork: Encouraging an efficient, innovative and team-oriented working environment by maintaining cooperative relationships and positive attitudes that lead to open communications and sharing of information.
• Communication: Integrating with and influence clients from a varying range of organizations, as part of a diverse and highly driven team with a creative vision and the confidence to make it happen
• Attention to Detail: Illustrating critical thinking, professionalism, high level of self-motivation and ability to work in a multi-tasking and results-oriented working environment with keen attention to high quality and details.
• Tech-Oriented: Using technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members and enhance service delivery.

Required

• Excellent academic background, a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administration and/or master’s degree in Accounting

• 4-5 years of relative working experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication in Greek and English
• Experience and knowledge of accounting and tax compliance, financial reporting and ERP systems knowledge such as SAP, Softone, Atlantis, etc.
• Experience and knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.

Desirable

• Experience in a Big four professional services firm
• Knowledge of a second foreign language

Ability to Shape your Future with Confidence by:

• Developing your professional growth:
  • You'll have unlimited access to educational platforms, EY Badges and EY Degrees, alongside support for certifications. You will experience personalized coaching and feedback, and gain exposure to international projects, through our expansive global network, empowering you to define and achieve your own success.
  • Dive into our innovative GenAI ecosystem, designed to enhance your EY journey and support your career growth. These advanced AI tools will empower you to focus on higher-value work and meaningful interactions, enriching your professional experience like never before.

• Empowering your personal fulfilment: We focus on your financial, social, mental and physical wellbeing.
  • Our competitive rewards package, depending on your experience, includes cutting-edge technological equipment, ticket restaurant vouchers, a private health and life insurance scheme, income protection and an exclusive EY benefits club card that provides a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.
  • Our flexible working arrangement (hybrid model) is defined based on your own preferences and team’s needs, and we enjoy other initiatives such as summer short Fridays and an EY Day Off.
  • Our commitment to a sustainable way of operating, encourages volunteerism, promotes sustainable practices and offers opportunities for you to create a positive societal impact.
  • Our pride lies in working at EY as one of the most recognized employers in Greece through our multiple awards received over the last 3 years (Top Employer, Great Place to Work and Best Workplace in Professional Services & Consulting).

• Fueling an inclusive culture: We prioritize a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment, where you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

Your key responsibilities

• 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 managing expectations
• Contribute to winning new 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 driven approach taken
• Responsible for day-to-day delivery of client liaison
• Key member of one of the client service groups providing full tax services to a client portfolio

Skills and attributes for success

What we look for

• Relevant Tax experience within Indirect Tax
• 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
• Relationship management skills with ability to manage client expectations
• Team player with ability to build effective relationships at all levels

• VAT Tax from a large accountancy or in-house team
• ATT / ACA / CA / Tax Inspectors with full Technical Training course / Tax specialist qualification / or breadth of knowledge equivalent to a Tax specialist qualification

Your client impact

• Define comprehensive AI, data and automation strategies tailored to client organisations across consumer products, retail, health, energy, and life sciences sectors
• Communicate current global thinking and trends in the AI, Automation and Data space including within EY.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of industry-specific value chain and identify a portfolio of high impact AI, data and automation use cases, to drive revenue growth, operational efficiency, and competitive differentiation
• Assess organisational AI and data landscape maturity and create tailored roadmaps for transformation including operating models, organisational structure and capabilities required to deliver the strategy

• Contribute to the development of high-level business and technology architectures and operating models that enable scalable AI deployment (encompassing both data and automation)

• Support in the leading of cross-functional workshops and design sessions with senior stakeholders to align diverse stakeholder groups around a unified AI vision
• Present complex AI/agentic concepts and recommendations to senior leadership audiences

• Support the prioritisation of AI initiatives based on strategic value, feasibility, and organisational readiness
• Contribute to solution development of high impact bid responses and proposal for AI led transformation
• Drive change management initiatives to embed AI-driven and automation-enabled culture across client organisations. Ensure strategies align with ethical AI principles, regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, AI Act), and risk mitigation frameworks.

Essential Qualifications

• STEM degree or an equivalent certification in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field
• Certifications in relevant areas (e.g., cloud platforms, data governance, AI ethics, automation technologies)

Essential Criteria

• Strong experience of delivering enterprise-level AI strategies for complex or multinational organisations
• Expertise in at least two of the following industries: consumer products, retail, healthcare, energy, or life sciences
• Experience in designing operating models and organis
  z
  ational structures for data and AI functions
• Experience of working with client organisations to write business or investment cases
• Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies, including generative AI, predictive analytics, NLP, data and Intelligent Automation
• Knowledge of modern data governance frameworks and architectures, cloud platforms, and AI infrastructure including DAMA
• Knowledge of AI governance frameworks, model risk management, and regulatory requirements
• Strategic thinking with demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into business language

Soft Skills

• Team leadership and coaching skills
• Proven communication, storytelling and presentation skills

• Proven stakeholder management skills with excellent facilitation and workshop design capabilities including ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Proven ability to collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams (data scientists, engineers, business strategists)
• Continuous learning mindset to stay ahead of rapidly evolving AI landscape and strategies for deployment
• Strategic thinking with demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into business language and explain how they drive business value

Preferred Criteria

• Experience with Big 4 consulting methodologies and framework