GCR UKI - Manager

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. 

Role name and description

Manager – This role will manage internal teams, stakeholders and clients, in the view of ensuring the UK tax compliance deliverable are delivered on time and to a high standard of quality

The opportunity

When you join EY GCR team, you will be at the heart of EYs critical mission to build a better working world by applying knowledge skills and experience in assisting clients in meeting their business objectives.

Your key responsibilities

• Apply your technical knowledge to our engagements / clients in ways that produce strategic outcomes to some very complex issues.
• Anchor a book of business by delivering a high quality work product efficiently, with managing risk.
• Developing clear, intelligent plans and approaches to improve our engagement economics. Drive margin outcome through effective utilisation of self and team.
• Provide meaningful business insights to client and onshore teams.
• Identifying potential opportunities for clients and potential additional opportunities that can be serviced from GDS.
• Learning and researching current market trends, to maintain your credibility as a trusted advisor.
• Building relationships with onshore teams and demonstrating your technical expertise and sector/ industry specific knowledge.
• Supervising a motivated team of professionals, guaranteeing they have the skills, knowledge and opportunities to reach their full potential.
• Lead end to end tax compliance cycle of the engagement and essentially collaborate with teams across EY.
• Develop knowledge in a broad range of tax technical and transaction skills and play a role of an effective change agent where required.
• Should have experience managing budgets, people and projects
• Participate in marketplace activities to expand professional network and contribute to the growth of practice through learning programs, Innovation & Technology development.

Skills and attributes for success

• Ability to work and plan effectively with minimal direction in ambiguous situations
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on building high functioning teams
• Able to articulate/position complex/critical challenges, issues, etc.
• The ability to prioritise when working on multiple complex projects
• Strong influencing skills, and the confidence to question existing processes

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 8 - 13 years of experience working in UK Tax environment.
• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline.
• Could be a certified ATT, CTA, ACCA
• Strong tax technical knowledge of UK Corporate Tax
• A proven record of excellence in a professional services or tax organisation

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Awareness of other taxes in the UK
• Ability to read, interpret and apply the tax legislation

What we look for

We are looking for experienced tax professionals with genuine interest in providing outstanding services to some of the world’s most influential people.

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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