Senior Manager - Tax Compliance and Reporting - London 1

Overview

Join EY’s Global Compliance & Reporting as a Senior Manager to lead multi-country tax accounting and direct tax engagements under US GAAP and IFRS. You will shape tax reporting delivery, drive process improvements, and coach cross-border teams to ensure accurate, compliant outcomes. You’ll work with global clients on BEPS Pillar Two discussions and complex tax provisions, aligning with EY’s transformation ambitions. This role offers high visibility in a fast-growing CoE and a chance to influence tax reporting standards across jurisdictions.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible environment
• diverse and inclusive culture

Responsibilities

• Design and implement tax operating models for multinational clients
• Grow strategic client accounts and relationships in tax accounting
• Manage full scope of tax and finance outsourcing within Global Direct Tax and Tax Accounting
• Lead preparation/review of interim, quarterly, and year-end tax provisions under IFRS and US GAAP
• Oversee tax reporting deliverables across Group controllers and tax managers
• Manage US GAAP and IFRS disclosure prep including GAAP differences reconciliation
• Prepare tax provision memoranda and supporting documentation
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and SOX processes
• Lead BEPS Pillar Two and OECD GloBE framework discussions and pursuits
• Identify and implement process improvements in tax provision and compliance functions
• Coordinate preparation of tax account reconciliations and schedules
• Monitor impact of new accounting standards and regulatory changes
• Standardize Group Tax Reporting processes for US GAAP, IFRS, and SOX
• Drive continuous improvement in tax reporting through design and operations
• Lead M&A tax reporting aspects including purchase accounting and compliance
• Mentor and develop staff on ASC 740, IAS 12; provide performance feedback
• Partner with internal/external teams to deliver client service
• Develop onshore/offshore teams for seamless delivery
• Set engagement strategies and connect clients with EY experts
• Serve as escalation point for client and internal teams

Key requirements

• Deep expertise in US GAAP and/or IFRS tax accounting provisions
• Strong understanding of ASC 740 and IAS 12
• Experience in corporate income tax across multiple jurisdictions
• Strong leadership with cross-border team management experience
• Excellent communication and ability to simplify complex topics
• Ability to distil complex concepts into actionable insights
• Organizational agility and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Experience coaching and developing junior staff
• Problem solving and process improvement mindset
• Ability to manage budgets and deliver quality output
• Accounting or tax qualification (ACA/CA/ACCA/CTA/CPA or equivalent)
• Proactive, business-focused mindset with supervisory capabilities
• Hands-on experience with corporate income tax in any country
• Experience providing tax services to a portfolio of clients
• Proactive in identifying opportunities for business development
• Strong supervisory and coaching skills

• Excellent communication
• Leadership and mentoring
• Team collaboration
• US GAAP tax accounting
• IFRS tax accounting
• ASC 740

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