EY
Senior Manager - Indirect Tax - London
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The Opportunity at EY: Real Estate, Hospitality & Construction Indirect Tax
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About the Role
EY Tax is a market leader, renowned for delivering sustainable growth and empowering our people to shape their own careers. Our diverse, collaborative team advises on high-profile transactions, combining technical expertise, innovation, and a genuine focus on continuous development.
We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and driven individual to join our Real Estate, Hospitality and Construction Indirect Tax team. As a key player, you’ll leverage your sector expertise to provide exceptional advisory services to a diverse range of clients, guiding them through their indirect tax obligations with confidence.
Mission
Our VAT professionals are more than just advisors; they are strategic partners who thrive in dynamic transactional environments. You will:
- Work closely with clients in complex transactions.
- Address their indirect tax risks and priorities.
- Structure pragmatic, commercial solutions to enhance daily indirect tax management.
- Ensure UK real estate asset deal considerations are tax-efficient.
- Model VAT to support cash flow and cost management.
- Identify, quantify, and remediate historical risks.
- Embed VAT considerations in contractual arrangements.
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Key Responsibilities
This senior management role requires the following key responsibilities:
- Leadership: Create, support, sustain, and lead effective teams.
- Deliver quality work and take day-to-day leadership of the team.
- Coach and mentor staff while encouraging professional development.
- Drive people initiatives, including training and talent retention.
- Manage complex and demanding consulting projects, ensuring:
- Technical excellence
- A practical, business-driven approach
- Lead indirect tax considerations in large M&A transactions.
- Foster strong client relationships while delivering outstanding client service.
- Demonstrate negotiation skills—hold informed opinions and handle challenges effectively.
- Proactively develop client relationships to win new business.
- Convert potential leads into revenue.
- Build internal and external networks to support team leverage.
- Maximize value from delivered tax services for both EY and clients while managing risks.
Skills and Requirements
What We Look For
- Proven business development skills—capable of identifying and selling new opportunities.
- Outstanding time management—remain composed under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong communication skills—both written and oral, in virtual and physical settings.
- Advanced experience in VAT from an accountancy or in-house team.
- Recognized qualifications such as ATT/ACA/CA/Technical Training Course, or breadth of knowledge at the level of a specialist tax qualification.
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Ideal Attributes
- Project management skills: Prioritize, plan, deliver on deadlines, and monitor budget.
Benefits and Culture
At EY, we empower your growth with world-class opportunities. Your environment will be:
- Flexible
- Dynamic with a culture of diversity and inclusion
- Fuelled by a globally connected team
Develop future-focused skills in a network of 150+ countries. Foster a career path where you venture boldly forward.
Ready to shape your future with confidence?
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