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Various Roles, Tax Controversy

Full-time
  • Support the delivery of a broad range of tax controversy, risk management and HMRC engagement projects, helping to provide high-quality client service
  • Assist clients and EY teams in assessing tax risk, developing practical approaches and supporting matters involving enquiries, disclosures, governance reviews, negotiations and settlements
  • Build effective working relationships with clients, HMRC stakeholders and EY colleagues across tax, law, consulting, assurance, and strategy and transactions
  • Contribute to technical, procedural, commercial and reputational analysis on tax disputes and risk matters, with support from senior team members
  • Support proposals, internal initiatives, client relationship activities and the development of new service offerings
  • Assist clients with tax governance, transparency and reporting matters, including tax strategy, SAO, Business Risk Review+, controls testing and wider tax risk frameworks
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels, sharing knowledge and contributing to an inclusive, supportive team environment
  • Use technology, data and emerging tools, including AI-enabled solutions, to improve the way tax controversy and risk management services are delivered

    Experience or a strong interest in tax controversy, with a background in corporate tax, tax risk, tax governance, investigations, litigation support, HMRC or another relevant advisory environment
  • Good tax technical knowledge, with a willingness to apply and develop this knowledge in practical client situations
  • Good organisational skills, including the ability to manage tasks, deadlines and competing priorities with appropriate support
  • The ability to identify risks, exercise judgement, ask questions and escalate matters when needed
  • A collaborative approach, with the ability to work across disciplines, sectors and geographies to deliver strong outcomes for clients
  • Curiosity, adaptability and an interest in innovation, including the use of technology, data and AI tools to improve client delivery
  • A commercial, client-focused mindset and the ability to build effective working relationships
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain issues clearly and concisely
  • To qualify for the role you must have:
  • Relevant professional experience in tax, HMRC, legal, accounting, advisory or risk management roles, ideally involving tax matters, large businesses or regulated environments
  • A recognised tax, accounting or legal qualification such as CTA , ACA, CA, or progress towards one of these qualifications; applications from candidates with HMRC technical training (TSP or predecessor courses) or comparable experience are also welcomed
  • The ability to work effectively as part of a team, take ownership of assigned tasks, develop client-facing skills and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ideally, you'll also be
  • Someone who enjoys combining technical analysis, practical problem solving, stakeholder engagement and teamwork to support clients with complex tax matters

    At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence.
  • We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. Join EY's Tax Controversy and Risk Management (TCRM) team and help clients navigate complex and commercially important tax issues. As one of the largest tax dispute resolution teams in the UK, we bring together expertise in HMRC engagement, enquiries, disclosures, governance, litigation support and tax risk management within EY's broader International Tax and Transaction Services practice. With significant growth plans and a strong pipeline of exciting work, this is an opportunity for tax professionals to develop their skills, broaden their experience and contribute to the future of a market-leading practice. The opportunity Businesses are facing increasing scrutiny from tax authorities, greater transparency expectations and more complex risk management requirements. Our TCRM team supports clients at every stage of the controversy lifecycle, from proactive risk identification and governance through to HMRC enquiries, disclosures, negotiations and resolution. We are interested in speaking to tax professionals from a range of backgrounds, including tax controversy, corporate tax compliance and advisory, tax risk management, governance, investigations, litigation support or HMRC, who are motivated to build experience in this fast-growing area., 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. UKI-GB01-Tax-UKI-ITTS-TPC-TCRM 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.

    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
Vacancy posted 21 days ago
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