Senior Manager, Tax Controversy

The opportunity

Our team help businesses navigate complex controversy and proactive engagement with HMRC (including via enquiries and disclosures), integrating broad technical and sector knowledge with dispute resolution techniques and insights into HMRC’s approach and processes. We’re experts in our field and foster strong growth and a collaborative team culture across our Tax business.As a tax controversy-focussed Senior Manager, 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:

Manage the delivery of tax controversy projects, responsible for delivering technical and commercial excellence while directing key activities across the engagement team; driving suggestions as to how the output could be shaped to meet the client’s specific needsMaintain relationships with clients (and wider colleagues, where working as part of a broad multi-disciplinary team) and key HMRC stakeholders, providing high levels of client serviceDay-to-day client liaison and co-ordination across the wider tax team in relation to engagementsGrow relationships both within the firm and externally with clients, proactively identifying opportunities with existing clients and contribute to winning new engagements and clientsSupport the pursuit of tax certainty for our clients working closely with a range of Partners to evaluate the range of likely outcomes from disputesReview transparency and reporting obligations, prepare tax strategy and policy and evaluate tax riskCoordinate support for the preparation of SAO certification and for Business Risk Review+ as well as developing testing programmes to ensure controls are operating effectivelySkills and attributes for success

Corporate tax practitioner or HMRC Inspector (Grade 7 or above)Strong, broad tax technical skills and keen to develop furtherClient focused and commercially aware with an ability to grow strong and effective relationships at all levels and manage client expectationsProven ability to analyse and interpret existing and new tax statute and deliver quality output utilising the strengths of the teamStrong project management skills, plan and prioritize work, manage multiple projects and meet competing deadlines, monitor engagement budgetsAbility to identify areas of risk, carry out an effective review and know when to refer upwardsA keen interest in ongoing learning and innovation, e.g. using technology and AI tools to improve processesTo qualify for the role you must have:

ACA/CA/ACCA/CTA with experience in a corporate tax-focussed role working with multi-million pound clients; orTax Inspector experience with full Technical Training Course (IDP/TPDP/TSP etc) – Grade 7 or aboveIdeally, you’ll also be

A current tax controversy professional in practice or HMRC with an interest in developing your specialism in private practice; orA current corporate tax professional with an interest in developing a tax controversy specialismWhat 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 aroundOpportunities to develop new skills and progress your careerThe freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for youEY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.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.Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.EY | Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button ..... full job details .....