Corporate Tax Manager - Private Corporate Services

We are looking for an ambitious and motivated corporate tax specialist to join EY's successful and dynamic Private Tax Team based in Scotland. The role includes working with a wide range of successful private businesses, providing a great opportunity to work in a client facing, 'hands on' role to deliver exceptional outputs and service to our clients. There will also be the opportunity to contribute to developing the practice, expanding networks and winning new business. We are currently looking to expand our team and are keen to speak with experienced Corporate Tax Managers, who have a proven track record of building trusted relationships with clients and a passion for delivering high quality service. EY is investing significantly in the Private Tax team and we are looking for the right individual to join our team and help contribute to our growth ambition at this exciting time. Your key responsibilities

• Management of the successful delivery of technically complex and demanding consulting projects for their clients, ensuring technical excellence and practical / business driven approach taken
• Build and maintain relationships with clients
• Proactive business development to win new work
• Provision of development support to junior members of the team through effective supervision, coaching and mentoring
• Contribution to people initiatives, including retaining and training our team
  
  Strong tax technical skills - corporate tax specialist
• Strong client relationship management skills with ability to develop quality outputs
• Client centric mindset
• Strategically and commercially aware
• Excellent communicator in a range of situations both written and oral
• Negotiation skills, able to sustain opinion and handle challenges
• Business development skills, able to identify and convert opportunities to sell work
• Effective time management, ability to remain calm when under pressure to meet deadlines
• Good knowledge of advising a range of companies including Owner Managed, Family Owned and PE backed.
To qualify for the role you must have
• ICAS / ACA / CTA / Tax Inspectors with full Technical Training course / Law qualification / Tax specialist qualification / or breadth of knowledge equivalent to a Tax specialist qualification
• Strong tax technical skills - corporate tax specialist
• Business development skills, able to identify and convert opportunities to sell work
• Experience of coaching and developing more junior staff
Ideally you'll also have
• Project management skills, plan and prioritize work, meet deadlines, monitor own budget
• Ability to solve problems creatively and pragmatically
• Knowledge/appreciation of personal taxes to the extent shareholder/management team involvement in corporate tax structuring
What we look for
• Team player; ability to integrate with new teams quickly
• Outgoing with good relationship skills
• The ability to deliver quality output in a timely and efficient manner
  
  The Private Tax team at EY acts for a wide range of entrepreneurial, owner managed, Family Owned and PE backed businesses together with their shareholders.
We are trusted advisers to our clients and deliver a broad range of tax advisory and compliance services to the corporate entities, including reorganisations, transaction structuring & assistance and ongoing tax advisory in relation to the client's day to day operations., EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance. EY Talent Community If this opportunity does not align with your current objectives or preferences, we invite you to join our Join our online Tax community here at EY. It's an excellent way to stay informed about thought leadership, in-person and virtual events, and future career opportunities.

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:
• 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