Indirect Tax Manager - Technology, Media and Telecommunications - London

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.Indirect Tax Manager – TMTOur Indirect Tax professionals help clients to manage their indirect tax compliance obligations, identify opportunities and mitigate indirect tax risks. They use their deep experience and knowledge of different legal and regulatory systems around the world to help clients manage their global indirect tax footprint as well as achieve their business goals. In an ever changing world our indirect tax professionals provide pragmatic commercial help so clients improve their day-to-day reporting and management of indirect tax. This includes improving working capital, reducing errors, reducing costs and generally ensuring indirect taxes are handled correctly. They advise how indirect taxes such as value added tax (VAT) or goods and services tax (GST) affect the client’s supply chain and financial and accounting systems.The opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and ambitious individual to join EY’s specialist Technology, Media and Telecommunications (“TMT”) Indirect Tax team in London. The TMT team help support and deliver Indirect Tax advice for their clients both across the UK and globally. The TMT sector is fast paced, innovative and by its nature highly global as digitally enabled businesses can supply customers across the world. Global changes to tax legislation are frequent as tax authorities reform tax legislation to keep pace with the innovation taking place and new ideas being generated in the sector, providing a unique opportunity to help clients navigate this. This role will provide an opportunity to be involved in a fast growth part of the Indirect Tax team, focusing solely on advising TMT businesses both in the B2B and B2C sector. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to work with both clients and EY local firms globally, providing a great opportunity to build and expand your knowledge and network.Your people responsibilities

Enthusiastic Manager with ability to create, sustain and lead effective teamsEnsure delivery of quality work and take day to day leadership of delivery teams on projects and client accountsHelp people to develop through effectively supervising, coaching and mentoring staffTeam management in terms of pushing forward strategic initiatives, managing operations and also through managing junior staff development and assignmentsYour client responsibilities

Build and maintain tax relationships with clients and provide exceptional levels of client serviceBusiness development skills - able to identify and convert opportunities to sell work by proactively managing existing clientsOverall responsibility for quality of client service and accuracy of workManage possible leads from other areas of the practiceBuild networks and relationships internally and externally with clientsContribute to successfully extracting maximum value for both EY and clients from the tax services delivered whilst managing risk appropriately for both client and the firmSkills and attributes for success

Client driven and strategically and commercially awareExcellent communicator in a range of situations both written and oralEnthusiastic and flexible attitude to workProject management skills, plan and prioritise work, meet deadlines, monitor own budget and working capitalNegotiation skills, able to sustain opinion and handle challengesEffective time management, ability to remain calm when under pressure to meet deadlinesEnthusiastic team player with ability to create, sustain and lead effective teamsTo qualify for the role you must have

One of the following qualifications: ACA/ACCA/CA; Tax Inspectors with full Technical Training course; Law qualification; CTA (or breadth of knowledge equivalent to CTA); or Internationally recognised equivalent qualificationsBasic understanding of accounting principles such as journal adjustments and GL reconciliationsSignificant experience as a tax practitioner with skills and expertise in functional areaExperience of having worked with TMT businesses in the past is preferable, but not required. A clear interest in the sector is a must however.Business development skills, able to identify and convert opportunities to sell workAbility to build strong client relationshipsExperience working in consultancy (big 4 desired but not mandatory)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.Commitment for support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around. Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career. 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.EY | Building a better working worldEnabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

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