The opportunity
We are looking for a team player who is a motivated, committed and ambitious tax professional to join EY’s Indirect Tax Energy team. This is an opportunity to be involved in the transformation of the Energy sector, supporting clients with an increasing focus on more sustainable operations, low carbon energy generation, battery storage and the transition to renewables, alongside the more traditional energy and resources businesses.
This is a great opportunity to be a key part of a diverse, supportive and high performing team, and work in a sector which is undergoing rapid change and expansion. You will also have the opportunity across the client portfolio to work and partner on technology and transformation projects putting you at the forefront of developments and the new digital age in indirect tax.
As part of the EY indirect tax team, you will experience unparalleled opportunities to build your global VAT technical knowledge and gain industry experience working on complex and challenging projects and assignments to help clients manage their tax obligations effectively and enhance their financial performance. At the same time, our senior tax professionals will support you to develop your career, helping you to grow and achieve your potential in the tax profession.
Your key responsibilities
1. Build and maintain tax relationships with clients and provide high levels of client service
2. Build relationships both within the firm and externally with clients, identifying opportunities and managing expectations
3. Contribute to winning new work by proactively managing existing clients and contribute to winning new clients
4. Understand and assist in the full spectrum of the client lifecycle from onboarding clients, through delivery of projects to engagement management, and everything in between
5. Responsible for day-to-day delivery of client liaison
Skills and attributes for success
6. Thorough grounding in UK VAT legislation and application
7. Keen to develop further strong Indirect Tax technical skills
8. Ability to build strong client relationships
9. Excellent communicator in range of situations both written and oral
10. Ability to identify areas of risk, carry out an effective review and know when to refer upwards
11. Client focused and commercially aware
12. Relationship management skills with ability to manage client expectations
13. Team player with ability to build effective relationships at all levels
Ideally, you’ll also have:
14. Project management skills, ability to plan and prioritize work, meet deadlines, monitor own budget
What we look for:
15. Team player; an inquisitive mind
16. Attention to detail and the ability to deliver quality output
17. Effective time management and organisational skills
18. Excellent communicator in range of situations both written and oral
19. Self-starter who strives for continuous improvement
20. Good skills in use of MS Office applications
21. Awareness of or keen interest in ERP systems, technology, data handling and processes
What working at EY offers
We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:
22. Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
23. Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
24. The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
About EY
As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.