Overview
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Location options include London, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, or Edinburgh. Our Tax Controversy and Risk Management (TCRM) team is one of the largest dispute resolution teams in the UK, bringing together tax dispute resolution, litigation and risk management expertise within EY’s International Tax and Transaction Services practice. We have a strong track record of growth and development for our people and have ambitious plans for the coming years.
The opportunity
Our team helps businesses navigate complex controversy and proactive engagement with HMRC (including enquiries and disclosures), combining broad technical and sector knowledge with dispute resolution techniques and insights into HMRC’s approach. We are experts in our field and foster a collaborative culture across our Tax business.
As a tax controversy‑focussed professional, you’ll help clients manage tax disputes to resolution, support proactive HMRC engagement (including voluntary disclosures and Business Risk Review+ discussions), and contribute to evaluating and mitigating tax risk. The role is predominantly corporate tax focused and experience with multi‑million pound organisations will be important for success.
Your key responsibilities
* Assist the delivery of tax controversy projects, ensuring technical and commercial excellence supported by an experienced senior team
* Day-to-day client liaison and coordination with the wider tax team for engagements
* Drive activities to achieve effective tax outcomes and certainty for clients
* Support the preparation of SAO certification and tax strategy for publication, and assist clients in preparation for Business Risk Review+; develop testing programmes to ensure controls are operating effectively
Skills And Attributes For Success
* Broad corporate tax compliance or advisory practitioner (with a desire to focus on controversy / dispute resolution) or HMRC Inspector (Grade 7 or above)
* Previous tax controversy experience preferred, but not essential
* Strong, broad tax technical skills and a desire to develop further
* Proven ability to analyse and interpret existing and new tax statute and deliver quality output
* Excellent communicator who thrives in a collaborative environment
* Ability to identify areas of risk, carry out an effective review and know when to refer upwards
* Interest in ongoing learning and innovation, including using technology and AI tools to improve processes
To qualify for the role you must have
* ACA/CA/ACCA/CTA (or equivalent) with experience in a corporate tax‑focussed role; or
* Tax Inspector experience with full Technical Training Course (IDP/TPDP/TSP etc) – Grade 7 or above
Ideally, you’ll also be
* A current tax controversy professional in practice or HMRC with interest in developing your specialism in private practice; or
* A current corporate tax professional with interest in developing a tax controversy specialism
What Working At EY Offers
We offer a competitive remuneration package rewarded for individual and team performance. Our Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development. With FlexEY you can choose benefits that suit your needs, including holidays, health and well‑being, insurance, savings and discounts. We also offer:
* Support and coaching from engaging colleagues
* Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
* Flexibility to handle your role in a way that suits you
EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and considers flexible working arrangements. We strive to balance client service with personal priorities. Travel to client sites may be required for some roles.
EY exists to build a better working world, creating long‑term value for clients, people and society, and building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria, please apply now.
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