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Indirect Tax Advisor- Financial Services - London

  • City of London (Greater London)
  • Accounting / Management control

Job description

Market leading growth in our Financial Services Indirect Tax (VAT) team has created an opportunity for a strong VAT tax professional, at Advisor level, to join the team. You will be able to own and lead projects, work on indirect tax technology and work with the management and leadership team to further develop business opportunities. You will have the support of a strong team with proven expertise in this area and the opportunity to progress, learn and accelerate your career.

You will have the opportunity to work with clients in the Financial Services industry as part of a globally integrated network of specialists with high quality economics, tax authority, legal and commercial backgrounds.  The work is technically challenging, creative and requires you to work closely with our clients’ businesses.

The opportunity
This is a period of unprecedented change in the tax arena, which is resulting in huge demand for delivery of Indirect Tax advisory services.

For the right candidate this role will be a springboard to a successful career in FS tax - we have an excellent track record of internal promotions and place development at the centre of our people strategy.  We’re an active and friendly team and are excited about the continued growth of our group.

The projects that the team are working on are innovative and bring to life the UK’s ‘open for business’ strategy which makes it one of the most exciting places to work in tax, but also a place where you can learn and build upon your understanding of a broad range of Indirect Tax concepts to develop your career as a skilled and trusted tax professional.

Your key responsibilities
·  You will work collaboratively to deliver on Indirect Tax engagements, taking a professional, practical and commercial approach and ensuring technical excellence
·  Build and maintain tax relationships with our own clients and clients referred by the rest of the EY FS tax practice
·  Responsible for high quality delivery of tax advice and solutions to major financial institutions, ensuring management of risk and reputation
·  Build relationships both within the firm and externally with clients, identifying opportunities and managing expectations

Skills and attributes for success
·  Ability to build strong client relationships and committed to delivery of exceptional client service
·  Relationship management skills
·  Strong and motivated team player who integrates with new teams quickly
·  Excellent communicator in a range of situations
·  Ability to identify areas of risk, carry out effective reviews and know when to refer upwards
·  Effective time management - ability to remain calm when meeting deadlines
·  Proven ability to analyse and create innovative solutions to problems

Skills and attributes for success
·  Ability to build strong client relationships and committed to delivery of exceptional client service
·  Relationship management skills
·  Strong and motivated team player who integrates with new teams quickly
·  Excellent communicator in a range of situations
·  Ability to identify areas of risk, carry out effective reviews and know when to refer upwards
·  Effective time management - ability to remain calm when meeting deadlines
·  Proven ability to analyse and create innovative solutions to problems

To qualify for the role you will have
·  Strong client relationship management skills with the ability to understand client needs and deliver quality outputs
·  Strong technical Indirect Tax (VAT) experience and commercial skills with the interest to develop further
·  One of the following qualifications: ATT / ACA / CA / CTA (or breadth of knowledge equivalent to CTA)
Ideally, you’ll also have
·  Project management skills, plan and prioritise work, meet deadlines, monitor own budget
·  Experience working within Financial services is preferable but NOT essential
What we look for
 
You’ll proactively maintain your technical knowledge by keeping abreast of developments in Indirect Tax trends and issues so that you can better advise our clients. In return we’ll provide investment in the right sort of training and offer you the opportunities that will develop and challenge you so that you’re in the best place to develop your career.

The types of project you’ll contribute towards may include:  
·  Expansion into new markets
·  Organisational structure rationalisation
·  Business model redesign   
·  Managing the risk arising from global law changes
What working at EY offers
 
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, coaching and feedback 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
 
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.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.
 
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. 
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