At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Senior Manager – Energy – International Tax (Open to flexible working)

We’ve got an exciting opportunity to join our international tax services team, recognised as leaders in international tax advisory and cross‑border M&A. You will be working with the largest corporations in the world, advising them on international tax planning and M&A deals, within our International Tax and Transaction Services (ITTS) Practice focusing on the Energy sector.

Opportunity

The combination of experience and innovation in our team makes it one of the most exciting places to work in tax, and a place where you can learn and develop into a skilled and renowned international tax adviser, working with UK / overseas MNCs, lawyers and banks on complex and exciting projects.

Project Focus

• Expansion into new markets
• Cross‑border M&A services (DD and structuring) for corporate and private equity clients
• Pre‑transaction reorganisations and post‑transaction integration
• Legal structure rationalisation
• Operating model redesign
• Optimisation of capital structure and financing
• Optimisation of intellectual property ownership and reliefs
• Managing the risk arising from global law change such as BEPS
• Lobbying and negotiation with tax authorities in the UK and globally

Your Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with clients, winning work proactively and contributing to new client acquisition
• Manage the successful delivery of technically complex and demanding consulting projects, ensuring technical excellence and a practical/business focus
• Overall responsibility for the quality of client service
• Manage possible leads from other areas of the practice
• Build networks and relationships internally and externally for the team to leverage
• Develop junior staff through effective supervision, coaching and mentoring

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Client focus and commercial awareness
• Strong international and UK tax technical skills and understanding
• Commitment to strong client relationship management and high‑quality outputs
• Negotiation skills and ability to handle challenges
• Business development skills, able to identify and convert opportunities
• Strong business acumen with ability to manage engagement financial results
• Effective time management, remaining calm under pressure to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Enthusiastic team player, able to create and sustain effective teams
• Commitment to delivery of quality work and day‑to‑day delivery

To Qualify for the Role You Must Have

• ACA/CA/ACCA/CTA; or Tax Inspectors with full Technical Training Course; or Law qualification
• Degree qualification
• Experienced corporate tax practitioner
• Proven ability to read and interpret existing and new tax statute
• Experience in a client‑facing role in UK tax or similar jurisdiction
• Experience working within the Energy sector

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

Project management skills – plan and prioritise work, meet deadlines, monitor own budget.

What We Look For

You’ll proactively maintain your technical understanding by keeping abreast of global developments in UK and international tax concepts and issues so that you can better advise our clients. In return we’ll provide investment in specialist training and offer you opportunities on projects and assignments that will develop you and support your tax career.

What We Offer

• Continuous learning – develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you – we’ll provide the tools and flexibility for meaningful impact.
• Transformative leadership – we’ll give you 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.
• Learn more about EY: https://www.ey.com/en_uk/careers/what-its-like-to-work-here

Apply Now

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The Exceptional EY Experience – It’s Yours To Build.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, EY uses finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. We start with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. We build trust in capital markets and work with diverse EY teams in over 150 countries.

Please Note

Prior to finalising your application, you will be asked to provide personal information across several dimensions of diversity and inclusiveness. The information you provide is kept entirely confidential and will not be used to evaluate your candidacy. We collect this data to analyse our recruitment process holistically and implement actions that promote diversity and inclusiveness. While optional, we encourage you to provide this information to hold us accountable towards our goal of building a better working world. Read more about our commitment to diversity & inclusiveness here.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Professional Services