Manager, Tax Controversy

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location - London Leeds Manchester Birmingham Glasgow or Edinburgh

Our 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 EYs broader International Tax and Transaction Services practice. The team has an impressive track record of growth and development / progression of its people over the last 15 years. There are exciting plans for further growth the coming years within this highly regarded specialism and we are seeking passionate individuals who are eager to contribute to our ambitious objectives and help shape our future success.

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 HMRCs approach and processes. Were experts in our field and foster strong growth and a collaborative team culture across our Tax business.

As a tax controversy-focussed professional youll 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 youll 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 offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package where youll 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 thats 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 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.

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

Join us in building a better working world.

Apply now.

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Required Experience:

Manager

Location - London Leeds Manchester Birmingham Glasgow or EdinburghOur 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...