Join EY in London as a Senior Tax Advisor - Employment Tax within the Financial Services team. This permanent role offers a hybrid working model with two days in the office, focusing on delivering high-impact employment tax projects, client relationship management, and mentoring junior staff.
Requirements
Experience in employment tax gained in consultancy, legal firms, or large global corporates.
Relevant professional qualifications such as ATT, ACA, CA, ACCA, CTA, Law, or equivalent (ATT and/or CTA ideally preferred).
Technical understanding of employment tax issues including expenses, IR35, payroll, and termination payments.
Strong personal impact, communication, and project management skills.
Skills & Responsibilities
Employment tax expertise: Deliver top-tier employment tax projects, handling compliance and strategic advisory on issues like IR35, payroll, and benefits.
Client relationship management: Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders to drive business growth and solve real business challenges.
Risk and quality management: Ensure adherence to the highest quality, risk management, and compliance standards including HMRC dealings and disclosures.
Mentorship and leadership: Mentor, support, and guide junior team members within a collaborative and diverse global environment.
Potential transition routes: People from corporate tax, payroll management, or employment law backgrounds may bring relevant advisory and compliance skills, alongside meeting the required professional qualification standards.
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 now seeking a Senior Tax Advisor to join our Financial Services Employment tax team, where you’ll dive into exciting projects from day one. We are looking for someone who is ready to think differently, build strong client relationships, and grow with us. This is more than just tax—it's about shaping how people work globally.
Key responsibilities:
Work closely with clients to solve real business challenges.
Deliver top-tier employment tax projects with technical excellence.
Balance compliance work with strategic advisory projects.
Help drive business growth by managing client relationships.
Ensure we meet the highest quality and risk management standards.
Mentor and support junior team members.
Skills and Attributes for Success You’ll have:
Experience of employment tax gained in consultancy, legal firm and/or large global corporate
Have strong personal impact and resilience, and be able to influence and persuade clients and stakeholders at all levels to gain support for major changes and key decisions
Working and technical understanding of key employment tax issues including:
Expenses and Benefits (PSAs and P11Ds)
Employment Status (IR35 and self-employed)
Payroll (PAYE, RTI, apprenticeship levy, audits)
Construction Industry Scheme
Termination Payments
Pensions
National Minimum Wage
Dealing with HMRC, audits, disclosure
SAO and CCO
A proactive, energetic, and forward-thinking mindset.
Strong teamwork and relationship-building skills.
Technical expertise with a drive to keep learning.
Solid project management skills—meeting deadlines is your thing.
Relevant qualifications (ATT, ACA, CA, ACCA, CTA, Law, or equivalent).
Risk-awareness and attention to detail.
Commercial awareness and a client-first approach.
A knack for problem-solving and clear communication.
Ideally have the ATT and/or CTA qualification
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 Make an Impact?
If you’re excited to grow your career in a place where you’ll be challenged, supported, and inspired—we want to hear from you!
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