Assistant Tax Advisor (Level 1) - PCS - Tax - Belfast (1471609)

Assistant Tax Advisor (Level 1) - PCS - Tax – Belfast

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. 

The opportunity

The EY Private Client Services team in Belfast act for a wide range of high net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, private equity principals, high profile professional partnerships and senior executives, and onshore and offshore trusts. The services that we deliver include tax return compliance services, transaction and reorganisation advice, advice on optimisation of wealth from a tax perspective, and estate and succession tax advice. Our client base is a mix of UK and non-UK domiciled individuals.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing team with proven progression potential.  The right individual will gain exposure to interesting and complex personal tax compliance work, with full technical support from the senior team.  Additionally, the individual will have the opportunity to work with more senior team members on tax advisory projects, private equity fund reporting and transaction analysis, and develop their skills to become a skilled and knowledgeable private client tax advisor.

Your key responsibilities

• Efficient preparation of a mixed portfolio of private client tax compliance tax returns supported by senior team members
• Responsible for day-to-day maintenance on client engagements
• Assisting with research and preparatory work to support to the wider team on non-compliance/Advisory work
• Build and maintain tax relationships with clients and colleagues.  You will be expected to work collaboratively with people within your team and also in other EY offices

 Skills and attributes for success

• Ability to take your own initiative, plan and prioritise work
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate well with clients,  providing high levels of client service
• Ability to work flexibly and willing to support other EY teams when needed
• Computer literacy and being willing to learn how to use new skills and processes as we move forward with Making Tax Digital.
• Being able to demonstrate professionalism and self-assurance. 
• Experience in using Microsoft Excel

Qualifications

• Achieved at least a 2:1 in an undergraduate degree, and prepared to study and pass ATT with full study support
• Or at least 2 years’ experience in a professional services environment, prepared to study and pass ATT with full study support

CTA qualification with full study support may be offered as career development for the right individual.

What we offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive MyReward package includes support for flexible working and career development, Health Insurance and annual well-being spend allowance, and you can also select additional benefits that suit your needs covering, holidays, health and well-being, savings, car scheme and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you:  We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership:  We’ll give you the 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 to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

Please note;

Prior to finalizing 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 help us 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 . We ask because it matters!

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