Indirect Tax - SAP S4HANA - Manager in London

Indirect Tax Transformation – SAP S4 HANA/ECC FICO with DRC E Invoice. Our high-profile Indirect Tax Transformation team, based primarily within our London office in the UK, focuses on assisting clients with technology and transformation programmes including the implementation of ERP systems. We seek to help clients get the most out of these systems from an indirect tax perspective.

The Indirect Tax Transformation Team works with a variety of organisations across all sectors and geographies. The business has been growing rapidly year on year and in order to seize the opportunities available in the market, the team requires new talent.

A key focus of our Indirect Tax Transformation team is supporting clients using or implementing ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle and Microsoft Dynamics 365 through our range of experiences and skills, knowledge of best practice and practical hands-on experience. Typically, we would be supporting clients in extracting more value from an existing instance of their ERP or optimising the tax set-up as a client implements or upgrades to a new instance of an ERP.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and ambitious individual to join EY’s specialist Indirect Tax Transformation team, with a focus on delivering Indirect Tax ERP work. ERP work has been an area of rapid growth in our specialist team and in order to continue to support the level of client demand, EY is establishing an ERP team in India, to work in collaboration with our UK based team. Although based in different locations, we expect our UK and India-based teams to be collaborating in real-time on exciting and challenging projects, sharing responsibilities and delivery obligations.

The success of this newly established team will be influenced in part by the quality, determination and dedication of the managers and senior managers who join the team. As such we are looking for exceptional individuals who have the necessary experience to drive the success of this new venture.

The successful candidate will have an opportunity to work with significant multinational clients and to engage with our global EY network, providing a great opportunity to build and expand your expertise and corporate network. Modern tax regulations are highly complex and dynamic, and our clients need our support with understanding what these mean for them in terms of process, data and technology solutions, as well as controls and governance strategy.

As an Indirect tax ERP professional at EY, we use our knowledge of system functionality, additional tax applications and third-party solutions to help clients identify the right technology tools and manage their systems to deliver tax requirements effectively. The primary role would be to support the delivery of ERP systems work on engagements with clients and help to maximise the value that their ERP systems can deliver for tax. In turn, our senior tax professionals will support you throughout your career, helping you to grow and become a leader in our newly established team and in the wider profession.

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Manager with strong expertise in SAP S4HANA/ECC R2R processes and deep knowledge of Indirect & Direct Tax configuration. The candidate must have led multiple end-to-end implementations and should be capable of managing client engagements, leading teams, and delivering high quality solutions.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SAP S4HANA/ECC implementations in the R2R workstream (minimum 4–5 full lifecycle implementations).
• Drive the design, configuration, and deployment of indirect tax solutions within SAP S4HANA.
• Oversee the setup and management of generic VAT return processes in SAP.
• Manage Direct Tax responsibilities, including Fixed Asset Depreciation and Withholding Tax configuration.
• Lead Indirect Tax processes such as VAT reporting, EC Sales, Intrastat, and statutory enhancements in General Ledger reporting.
• Utilize the “Run Statutory Reports” Fiori app to generate accurate statutory and compliance reports.
• Review and analyse compliance reports including EC Sales lists, Intrastat, SAF-T, and cross-border reporting.
• Ensure adherence to tax regulations and provide expert guidance on indirect tax legislation and its application.
• Mentor and guide team members; manage tasks, timelines, and deliverables effectively.
• Collaborate with clients proactively and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Experience with Document and Reporting Compliance (DRC) for E-invoicing and E-reporting.
• Exposure to integration with external tax engines.
• Prior consulting experience with large-scale transformations.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality project outcomes.
• Strong team management and delegation skills.
• Self-starter with strong time management and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client relationship skills.

What Working at EY Offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for both 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 commitment for support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around, opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career, and the freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.