Tax Senior - US/UK Cross Border

Our 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. The team have worked with US and UK private clients for over 45 years, guiding them through complex regulations and tax planning issues that apply across borders.

Summary of role: The Tax Senior will be a client’s primary (day-to-day) contact. They will be responsible for requesting the information required to prepare a client’s US and/or UK tax returns and subsequently review the returns once they have been prepared. A Tax Senior will report to their Tax Manager and raise any concerns and issues that may arise during the review stage. They must monitor and learn about emerging tax laws and consider tax planning opportunities. They will deal with a client’s day-to-day queries and will be responsible for drafting bills. Moreover, as a primary contact, they will be expected to handle a diverse and often large client portfolio.

Your key responsibilities:

• 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.
• Identify possible issues and planning opportunities with their client list and discuss such issues with the appropriate lead.
• Work on consultancy and research projects with senior staff as projects arise.
• Have up to date technical knowledge and apply this to their work as reviewers.
• 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.
• Other duties as required.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• 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.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Good organisational skills.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Demonstrative examples of tax experience and operation 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.
• Experience 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.
• Good understanding of personal taxation; 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.

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.

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.