Tax Quality and Risk Management Assistant, London

Job Description

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The opportunity

EY Tax is a market leader, renowned for delivering sustainable growth and empowering our people to shape their own careers. Our diverse, collaborative team advises on high-profile transactions, combining technical expertise, innovation and a genuine focus on continuous development. Join us to work on challenging, multi-country projects in a supportive, dynamic environment where your impact truly matters.

The Tax Quality & Risk Management Assistant role sits within the UK&I Tax Quality team, supporting a partner-led group that works closely with Tax, People Advisory Services, Law and Ireland. As a Level 1 Assistant, you’ll provide varied support across technical Quality tasks and ad hoc project work, gaining broad exposure to the business. It’s an excellent opportunity to learn on the job, build strong relationships, and grow your career within a supportive, high‑performing team.

Your key responsibilities

• Supporting our Project Co-ordinator running our Tax Quality Reviews of partners’ work
• Updating and amending our policy and guidance repositories for Tax and Legal services
• Maintaining and enhancing our portfolio of pre-written engagement agreements and terms and conditions, scoping most of our common tax and legal offerings across the sub service lines
• Conducting some additional engagement compliance testing to better gauge the risk managed by our engagement teams
• Monitoring and manipulating the spreadsheet data we receive and reporting on CPD compliance by Tax service line people
• Running the quarterly process for reporting compliance with the HMRC Disclosure and Promoters of Tax Avoidance Schemes
• Support the team on various other new initiatives as they arise

Skills and attributes for success

What we look for

• Excellent IT/Technology skills eg proficient in Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Sharepoint. Power BI
• Knowledge of Quality and Risk Management/Compliance would be an advantage but is not essential as full training will be given.
• Knowledge of the Tax and Legal practice work would be an advantage but is not essential.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Has the ability to quickly take on new tasks, develop new skills and learn technical matters.
• Shows a keen attention to detail and focus on quality.
• Has good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) and is able to deal tactfully with the many partners, managers and other staff across the Region.
• High energy, enthusiasm and positive attitude, is able to take the initiative.
• Is well organised and methodical.
• Good process and project management skills.
• Strong multi-tasking and time management skills.
• Someone who is keen to learn and progress.The ability to exercise confidentiality and discretion on sensitive matters.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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