Senior Manager, Corporate Tax Accounting and Risk Advisory Services, UK Wide

Job Description

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

About EY Tax

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 Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Corporate Tax specialist to join our busy Tax Accounting and Risk Advisory Services (TARAS) Team open to all EY UK hubs.

Our Tax Accounting and Risk Advisory Services (TARAS) team specialises in delivering large-scale and complex tax accounting services with a focus on quality and technical excellence. We support clients on a broad range of projects including fully outsourced tax accounting services, group tax reporting, advisory engagements, and large-scale tax audits.

By combining deep technical expertise, industry knowledge, proven methodologies, and cutting-edge tax technologies, we work with some of the most prominent multinational companies—including FTSE-listed and significant inbound businesses. Our mission is to help clients develop and implement practical, effective, and sustainable tax strategies.

Due to recent client wins and continued growth, we are looking for experienced and driven Senior Managers to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to work with some of the largest and most high-profile clients in the market, supporting them through an increasingly complex tax and regulatory environment.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Strong tax accounting skills and solid knowledge of relevant accounting standards.

• In-depth experience with UK tax accounting and group tax reporting.
• Significant experience in corporate tax, gained in either practice or an in-house environment.
• Strong audit-of-tax background, including leading tax audits across a range of clients.
• Proven ability to deliver technically complex tax advisory projects.
• Understanding of tax process improvement, including design and implementation of controls.
• Confident in interpreting and applying tax legislation and regulatory updates.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise, and meet deadlines while managing your own budget.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and sustain professional opinions.
• Client-focused and commercially aware, delivering practical solutions tailored to business needs.
• Exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal—in a variety of professional settings.
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach with the ability to quickly integrate into new teams.
• Calm under pressure with effective time management skills.
• A supportive and enthusiastic team player, committed to building and sustaining high-performing teams.
• A passion for developing others and ensuring delivery of consistently high-quality work.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex tax compliance and reporting engagements, ensuring technical accuracy and high-quality outcomes.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with both existing and prospective clients
• Manage the delivery of related advisory and consulting projects, maintaining accountability for service excellence.
• Collaborate effectively with other specialist tax teams across the business.
• Contribute to internal relationship-building and firm-wide initiatives.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities, including converting leads into engagements.
• Support, coach, and mentor junior staff, contributing to their technical and professional development.
• Lead and participate in team initiatives, covering all aspects of high-performance team leadership

To qualify for the role, you must have
One of the following (or equivalent) is required:

• ACA / CA / ACCA / CTA
• HMRC Tax Inspector with full Technical Training Course
• Law qualification with relevant tax experience

What we Offer

At EY, we’ll help you develop future-focused skills and gain world-class experiences. You’ll be empowered in a flexible environment and supported by a diverse, inclusive culture of globally connected teams that fuel your extraordinary talents.

• Global Exposure: Work with international clients and teams across EY’s global network.

• Career Progression: Develop new skills, take on leadership roles, and grow your career.
• Support & Coaching: Learn from industry experts and be mentored by senior leaders.
• Flexible Working: We support hybrid working and work-life balance. Two days in the office.
• Total Rewards Package: Competitive salary, benefits, and exclusive EY perks.
• Inclusive Culture: Work in an environment that celebrates diversity and authenticity.

Ready to lead, inspire, and make an impact? Apply now!

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