EY GDS Tax Roles

Job description

The opportunity:

 

GDS consists of various service delivery centers from which our Client Service and Enablement Services teams operate to deliver strategic support to our EY member firms. GDS spans all geographies, practices, services lines, sectors and competencies within EY to deliver deeply-integrated services that result in efficient and world-class solutions. Economic growth is only possible with a truly entrepreneurial culture. Over the past three decades, we have worked with entrepreneurs and placed an emphasis on supporting fast-growth companies.

 

You will be part of a team focused on various strategic US or UK tax compliance and planning recommendations to global clients improving and driving sustainable business results. By joining one of our centers, you will help us deliver world-class service and work as part of diverse talent pools across borders in a way that strengthens us globally and empowers us locally. GDS combines the best-in-class service delivery and support capabilities of Client Service and Enablement Services. These two pivotal entities within GDS deliver integrated service offerings to its users globally. In our ever-changing business world, you will be part of a team with a wide variety of experiences and a supportive environment. When you join EY, you will gain unique experiences and valuable knowledge working across capabilities, sectors and geographies and empowered to pursue your career aspirations in the most purposeful direction.

 

Areas of expertise needed:

Our GDS opportunities cover various US or UK tax technical skills in the following areas; partnership/real estate, financial services (mutual funds/insurance), global mobility, individual (fiduciary/trust), international, transfer pricing, global compliance and reporting, indirect tax (European VAT and VAT compliance), and tax technology.

Key attributes for success

·  Successful delivery of various US or UK tax projects: technical excellence and practical/business driven approach to solving complex client challenges
·  Provide quality US or UK tax returns and overseas tax filings; preparing/reviewing calculations
·  Generate revenue through identifying follow-on engagement opportunities and developing lasting relationships with clients; identify potential risks and opportunities to improve processes and acquire new business; contribute to business development and client pursuit activities
·  Lead workstreams from planning to implementation – managing resources and budgets effectively
·  Develop understanding of key US or UK tax issues, trends and tools, and maintaining your reputation as an authoritative professional
·  For seasoned senior and manager ranks, the ability to manage, coach, and develop junior resources and peers, focusing on their technical and client service skills to progress their career aspirations

  

To qualify for the role, you must have

·   A bachelor’s degree in related field; MST, MAcc or JD/LLM preferred
·   2+ years relevant experience in US or UK tax: Big 4, global management consultancy firm, niche consultancy or in-house role with exposure to large-scale projects
·  US or UK Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, Enrolled Agent, or active state bar membership 
·  An understanding of automated US or UK tax-processing systems, as well as US or UK tax laws
·  Excellent communication and negotiation skills; ability to confidently influence colleagues and clients
·  Analytical approach to US or UK tax; ability to convert complex data into meaningful strategic insights
·  Ideally, exposure to US or UK and international clients

What we look for

 

We’re interested in professionals with the drive to take on new responsibilities and projects. You will need the confidence to speak up with your own creative thoughts on a wide range of UK tax areas. You will also can achieve your potential by being given professional development and experiences with clients across geographies. If you’re keen in playing a pivotal role within a highly focused tax team, this role is for you!

 

 

 

About EY

 

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.What’s it really like to work at EY? Please check out EY’s latest award and accolades demonstrating our commitment to our people, clients, and broader communities EY culture .