EY Manager Tax Controversy 

United Kingdom, England, London 

69345579

As a tax controversy-focussed professional, you’ll be helping clients manage tax disputes to resolution, supporting with proactive HMRC engagement, including voluntary disclosures and Business Risk Review+ discussions, playing a key part in the evaluation and mitigation of tax risk. The role is predominantly corporate tax focussed and experience working with multi-million pound organisations will be a critical component to your success.

Your key responsibilities:

• Assist the delivery of tax controversy projects, guaranteeing technical and commercial excellence supported by an experienced senior team
• Day-to-day client liaison and wider tax team co-ordination in relation to engagements
• Drive activities to achieve effective tax outcomes and certainty for our clients
• Support the preparation of SAO certification and tax strategy for publication, and assist clients in preparation for Business Risk Review+ as well as developing testing programmes to ensure controls are operating effectively

Skills and attributes for success

• Broad corporate tax compliance or advisory practitioner (with a desire to focus on controversy / dispute resolution) or HMRC Inspector (Grade 7 or above)
• Previous tax controversy experience preferred, but not essential
• Strong, broad tax technical skills and keen to develop further
• Proven ability to analyse and interpret existing and new tax statute and deliver quality output
• Excellent communicator who thrives in a collaborative environment
• Ability to identify areas of risk, carry out an effective review and know when to refer upwards
• A keen interest in ongoing learning and innovation, e.g. using technology and AI tools to improve processes

To qualify for the role you must have:

• ACA/CA/ACCA/CTA (or equivalent) with experience in a corporate tax-focussed role ; or
• Tax Inspector experience with full Technical Training Course (IDP/TPDP/TSP etc) – Grade 7 or above

Ideally, you’ll also be

• A current tax controversy professional in practice or HMRC with an interest in developing your specialism in private practice; or
• A current corporate tax professional with an interest in developing a tax controversy specialism

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

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.

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

Apply now.