US/UK Cross Border - Tax Associate (1488816)

The US/UK Cross Border team brings together the best of two tax services businesses to create an enhanced US and UK tax and compliance practice with exceptional client service and global reach.

Summary of role:           

Your key responsibilities

A Tax Senior will be expected to perform any of the following tasks:

• Responsible for running their allocated client list: taking initial responsibility for completion of the compliance process including delegating work
• Demonstrate good working knowledge of clients; communicate with the management group to ensure completion of work, and develop relationships to become the main contact for allocated clients
• Tax Seniors should identify possible issues and planning opportunities with their client list and discuss such issues with the appropriate lead
• As projects arise, Tax Seniors should look to work on consultancy and research projects with senior staff
• Tax Seniors should be able to identify any additional internal training sessions they may benefit from attending, or any which should be added to the training offering
• Liaise with third party professionals including solicitors, other accountants, tax advisers and independent financial advisers
• Develop people manager responsibilities

To qualify for the role, you must have

• The job holder will be a qualified member of the Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT) and preferably qualified to practice US tax i.e. an Enrolled Agent (EA) or CPA. A CTA qualified individual is desirable but not compulsory
• They can work well under pressure
• They are well organised

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Demonstrative examples that they have gained tax experience and operated at a similar level within a practice
• Experience of providing a high standard of service to clients both face to face and over the telephone/email
• Experience of dealing with the full range of client tax requirements
• Experienced in preparing and reviewing increasingly complex US and/or UK tax returns

Skills and attributes for success

• Sound knowledge of statutory taxation requirements
• Knowledge of key aspects of tax legislation
• As well as having a good understanding of personal taxation, an awareness of corporate tax is desirable
• Knowledge of tax planning advice is desirable
• Organised and analytical approach
• An eye for detail and accuracy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Problem solving skills – able to work on own initiative
• Highly numerical and able to interpret financial data
• Sound IT skills

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. Plus, we offer:

· Support and coaching 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 hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

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

Make your mark.