Tax
Tax affects every aspect of our lives (for example allowing schools, hospitals, banks and insurers to operate) and laws are continuously evolving. We help local and global organisations, from individuals and start-ups to influential multinationals companies, manage every element of their tax affairs and tax risk policies. Tax also places a key focus on sustainability - accelerating our client’s sustainability strategy and building long-term value.
Technology in Tax
A continuous focus on innovation in tax has transformed the way we support businesses – working collaboratively with clients and using agile methods to develop tailored solutions, faster than ever before.
Our integrated team of technologists and tax professionals bring fresh perspectives to longstanding operational problems facing Tax. We work with businesses of all sizes to develop innovative approaches that transform their Tax functions and use of technology.
What will you be doing?
- Working across various specialist tax teams within UK & Ireland (UK&I) or Financial Services (FS)
- Working directly on technical research alongside senior colleagues
- Working alongside your team on advisory projects to tackle some sizeable tax and operational challenges faced by our clients
- Working alongside audit teams assisting in the review of tax disclosures and other tax items in the accounts
- Interacting with global EY teams on tax compliance engagements and gaining an overview of tax requirements worldwide
- Building important relationships with clients through meetings and day-to-day work
- Receiving regular mentoring to allow you to eventually coach and manage onshore junior and offshore resource to facilitate the delivery of your work
Professional qualifications
Chartered Accountancy (ICAS or ICAEW) with the option to work towards a Chartered Tax Advisor (CIOT)
Programme length
Three years
Level 7 Apprenticeship*
In Accountancy and Taxation (equivalent to a master’s degree). Learn more here.
*Please note: Only applicable to individuals joining an office in England.
Salary
Competitive
How’s it structured?
Developing your understanding of local and global clients, how they operate, and the relevant tax considerations is at the heart of this programme. You'll be able to kick-start your professional career in a place where there is a wide range of opportunities to learn, grow, challenge yourself and be challenged in a workplace that is dynamic, exciting, and supportive.
Whether you join UK&I or FS, you’ll be learning on-the-job, have access to coaching and training opportunities and be motivated to work on multiple projects through wide-ranging client engagements. You'll be fully supported to study towards your professional qualification that includes classroom, online learning, and self-study. Our culture will help you to thrive and develop, and balance study and exams alongside client commitments.
Year 1 - Your first year will be spent understanding how businesses operate and the tax issues associated with them. You'll also begin studying for your professional qualification and bespoke training. You'll have a lot of support and will build your technical knowledge by assisting Seniors with tax work while working alongside offshore support (where relevant).
Year 2 - You'll continue studying for your professional qualification and technical learning. You will also be gaining invaluable experience through technical tax work and working directly with Managers and above. You will be assisting and delegating work to new joiners or offshore resources and taking on more responsibility on elements of engagements and interacting directly with clients.
Year 3 - You'll continue to build technical and professional skills and apply them to client projects, whilst coaching new joiners and developing skills for the future. This is the year in which you would traditionally complete your professional qualification, and prepare for your role as fully qualified Tax Advisor (or Senior Consultant).
Once you join, you'll be part of a full EY induction where you will meet other graduates and become part of a supportive community. You'll also be introduced to the many EY networks and learn about wider projects, wellbeing initiatives, corporate responsibility involvement, office social events, sports teams and more. This will help you build your professional network and understand the wider support available to you.
After the programme is complete, you'll have the opportunity to continue developing technical, professional and leadership skills and if all goes well, you could be on track for promotion.
UK&I and FS
UK&I clients include organisations operating in the following industries: technology, pharmaceutical, consumer products, manufacturing, and retail, to name a few. Whereas organisations that sit within Financial Services include banks, asset managers, and insurers.
Rewards and benefits
You want a career that counts. An experience that challenges you. That rewards performance and ultimately defines your future. That's what's on offer at EY. After all, our success is founded on yours.
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