דרושים Turnaround & Restructuring Executive - Pensions Strategy Leeds ב-Ey ב-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.

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.

Job Title: Turnaround & Restructuring Senior Executive (Manager) - Pensions Strategy - Leeds/Glasgow/Edinburgh

Job Title: Turnaround & Restructuring Executive - Pensions Strategy - Leeds/Glasgow/Edinburgh

Pension covenant advice moved into a new phase of existence in 2022, driven by the volatility in pension funding positions and a dramatically changing economic environment from which corporates are required to operate in. We are market leaders in this new environment, helping our clients navigate today’s challenges whilst supporting the transition to the new Funding Code.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a Pensions Executive, you'll work on a number of clients across our large portfolio in consultation with the Assistant Director / Partner, in accordance with EY policies and protocols.You will take responsibility for drafting client deliverables across multiple engagements, reporting to the Assistant Director and where there isn’t one, directly to the engagement Partner or Director, project managing the engagement, communicating issues to the Partner / Director and driving the project to completion with support from the Partner / Director / Assistant Director as appropriate.

You will also fit in to our positive learning culture from day one. You will bring your existing skills/knowledge and coach people in these where that is relevant and applicable to our work, and you will be valued for your efforts to coach and counsel junior team members to help them develop.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Financial analysis and scenario modelling to support decision making and awareness of the key drivers of corporate failure or underperformance.
• Commercial acumen –using knowledge and insight gained from client work and apply your understanding of the wider business environment.
• Able to identify key issues on assignments and suggest workable solutions.
• Experienced in presenting findings clearly in reports and other deliverables to colleagues.
• Assist in managing the financial aspects of engagements by organising staffing, tracking fees and communicating issues to project leaders.
• Demonstrate professionalism and confidence to deal with a range of stakeholder groups and management teams.
• Understand the capabilities of the firm, looking for opportunities to bring other specialists into the pension assignment to achieve the best solution.
• Good project management skills, with the ability to manage more than one assignment at a time
• Desire to support the people development of the Pensions team – contributing to or leading training courses, recruitment, and team / wellbeing activities.
• Maintain an educational program to continually develop personal skills

To qualify for the role you must have

• A minimum level of experience working in the Pensions industry or a similar advisory role of at least one year
• An understanding of defined benefit pension schemes and their financial risk to employers
• Professional accountancy qualification required or other relevant professional qualification
• The ability to build strong internal and external relationships
• Appreciation of the risks inherent in advising businesses and their stakeholders.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• A track record within a recognised pensions covenant advisory team including experience of delivering covenant reviews
• People development experience and can effectively supervise, coach and mentor staff.
• Own network of contacts with work providers, or will understand the important of building one.

What 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.