Senior Manager – Tax Compliance and Reporting – Belfast/Edinburgh/Newcastle
EY Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. Join EY and help build a better working world. Global Compliance & Reporting (GCR) is one of EY’s five tax service lines, supporting businesses with tax reporting, compliance, and risk management. Our team helps clients navigate tax transformation across a wide range of industries.
The Direct Tax Compliance and Reporting CoE works closely with client tax functions as their primary contact, building trusted relationships and leveraging EY’s global expertise. We focus on large, multi‑country compliance engagements, providing opportunities to work with complex corporate clients and continually develop our skills.
The opportunity: Join our fast‑growing Global Compliance and Reporting (GCR) team as a Senior Manager in the Direct Tax Compliance and Reporting CoE. You’ll lead multi-country client engagements in tax accounting and direct tax, providing Group Tax Accounting/Reporting services under US GAAP and IFRS. You’ll help drive improvements and redesign how we deliver tax compliance and reporting, ensuring efficient, high-quality outcomes for our clients.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Tax accounting & reporting: design and implement tax operating models, build and grow strategic client accounts, manage full scope of tax and finance outsourcing services.
* Lead the preparation and review of interim, quarterly, and year‑end global tax provisions under IFRS and US GAAP; oversee tax reporting deliverables from controllers and tax managers.
* Manage US GAAP and IFRS disclosure preparation, including reconciliation of GAAP differences; prepare and maintain detailed tax provision memoranda.
* Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX documentation and audit processes.
* Lead pursuits and technical discussions related to BEPS Pillar Two and OECD GloBE Framework.
* Identify and implement process improvements in tax provision and compliance functions; coordinate preparation of tax account reconciliations and related schedules.
* Monitor and manage implications of new accounting standards and regulatory changes (including BEPS Pillar Two); standardize and embed Group Tax Reporting processes.
* Lead tax reporting aspects of M&A transactions, including purchase accounting and compliance; mentor and develop staff.
* Partner with internal tax, accounting and finance teams, as well as external service providers; develop and lead onshore/offshore teams for seamless client service delivery.
* Set engagement strategies and serve as an escalation point for client and internal teams.
Skills and Attributes for Success
* Deep expertise in US GAAP and/or IFRS tax accounting provisions/projects.
* Strong understanding of ASC 740 and IAS 12 frameworks.
* Experience in corporate income tax across multiple jurisdictions and tax provision packages.
* Strong leadership with a track record of managing cross‑border teams.
* Excellent communication and ability to simplify complex topics for diverse audiences.
* Organizational agility, problem‑solving mindset and ability to deliver high‑quality work under tight deadlines.
* Experience coaching and developing junior staff; fostering growth and engagement.
* Accounting or tax qualification (ACA/CA/ACCA/CTA/CPA or equivalent).
* Proactive, business‑focused mindset with strong supervisory capabilities.
To qualify for the role
* ACA/CA/ACCA/CTA/CPA qualified or equivalent.
* Strong tax accounting skills & technical knowledge on ASC 740 / IAS 12.
* Good experience in tax accounting packages and strong Excel skills.
* Degree qualified; hands‑on experience with corporate income tax.
* Experience providing tax services to a portfolio of clients; proactive business‑development orientation.
* Strong supervisory skills and ability to coach team members.
Ideally, you’ll also have
* Project management skills and ability to plan and prioritise work, meet deadlines and monitor budgets.
* Experience managing international projects.
* Understanding of BEPS Pillar Two and OECD GloBE Framework; knowledge of withholding tax processes.
What We Look For
We seek transformative‑minded individuals who communicate well, collaborate as a team, and drive responsibilities to completion. Looking for energetic team players who can add financial value to engagements and bring innovation to clients and the team.
What We Offer
At EY, we develop you with future‑focused skills, empower you in a flexible environment and provide world‑class experiences within a diverse, inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.
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