Senior Manager, Tax Controversy

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EYLocation : London, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, or Edinburgh

OverviewOur Tax Controversy and Risk Management (TCRM) team is one of the largest dispute resolution teams in the UK, bringing together the full breadth of tax dispute resolution, litigation and risk management expertise in a single team within EY’s broader International Tax and Transaction Services practice. The team has exciting growth plans for the coming years within this highly regarded specialism, and we are seeking a passionate Senior Manager who is eager to contribute to our ambitious objectives and help shape our future success.

Our team helps 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.

The role is predominantly corporate tax focused; experience working with multi-million pound organisations will be a critical component to your success.

Responsibilities

Manage the delivery of tax controversy projects, delivering technical and commercial excellence while directing key activities across the engagement team; shape outputs to meet the client’s specific needs

Maintain relationships with clients and with key HMRC stakeholders, providing high levels of client service

Day-to-day client liaison and coordination across the wider tax team for engagements

Grow relationships within the firm and with clients, proactively identifying opportunities and contributing to winning new engagements

Support the pursuit of tax certainty for clients, working with Partners to evaluate likely outcomes from disputes

Review transparency and reporting obligations, prepare tax strategy and policy, and evaluate tax risk

Coordinate support for SAO certification and Business Risk Review+, and develop testing programmes to ensure controls operate effectively

Skills and Attributes for Success

Corporate tax practitioner or HMRC Inspector (Grade 7 or above)

Strong, broad tax technical skills with an ability to develop further

Client focused and commercially aware with the ability to build strong relationships and manage expectations

Proven ability to analyse and interpret existing and new tax statute and deliver quality output using team strengths

Strong project management skills; ability to plan, prioritize, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines; monitor engagement budgets

Ability to identify risk, conduct effective reviews and know when to escalate

Keen interest in ongoing learning and innovation, including using technology and AI tools to improve processes

Qualifications

ACA/CA/ACCA/CTA with experience in a corporate tax-focused role working with multi-million pound clients; 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

What Working At EY OffersWe 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 engaged colleagues

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 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 while allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals may be required to travel regularly and be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements help you 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, 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.

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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