Senior Manager, Corporate Tax Accounting and Risk Advisory Services, UK Wide in Manchester

Due to recent client wins and continued growth, we are looking for experienced and driven Senior Managers to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to work with some of the largest and most high‑profile clients in the market, supporting them through an increasingly complex tax and regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex tax compliance and reporting engagements, ensuring technical accuracy and high-quality outcomes.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with both existing and prospective clients.
• Manage the delivery of related advisory and consulting projects, maintaining accountability for service excellence.
• Collaborate effectively with other specialist tax teams across the business.
• Contribute to internal relationship‑building and firm‑wide initiatives.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities, including converting leads into engagements.
• Support, coach, and mentor junior staff, contributing to their technical and professional development.
• Lead and participate in team initiatives, covering all aspects of high‑performance team leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong tax accounting skills and solid knowledge of relevant accounting standards.
• In‑depth experience with UK tax accounting and group tax reporting.
• Significant experience in corporate tax, gained in either practice or an in‑house environment.
• Strong audit‑of‑tax background, including leading tax audits across a range of clients.
• Proven ability to deliver technically complex tax advisory projects.
• Understanding of tax process improvement, including design and implementation of controls.
• Confident in interpreting and applying tax legislation and regulatory updates.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise, and meet deadlines while managing your own budget.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and sustain professional opinions.
• Client‑focused and commercially aware, delivering practical solutions tailored to business needs.
• Exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal—in a variety of professional settings.
• A collaborative, team‑oriented approach with the ability to quickly integrate into new teams.
• Calm under pressure with effective time‑management skills.
• A supportive and enthusiastic team player, committed to building and sustaining high‑performing teams.
• A passion for developing others and ensuring delivery of consistently high‑quality work.
• One of the following (or equivalent) is required: ACA / CA / ACCA / CTA HMRC Tax Inspector with full Technical Training Course Law qualification with relevant tax experience.

Culture

At EY, we’re more than just a professional services firm – we’re a global network of over 300,000 professionals and one million alumni united by a shared purpose: to build a better working world. We empower our people to challenge the status quo, embrace innovation, and deliver lasting impact for our clients and communities. You’ll find a culture that prioritises learning, collaboration, and growth – providing you with the tools, support, and freedom to thrive and shape your career. Our Tax Accounting and Risk Advisory Services (TARAS) team specialises in delivering large‑scale and complex tax accounting services with a focus on quality and technical excellence. We support clients on a broad range of projects including fully outsourced tax accounting services, group tax reporting, advisory engagements, and large‑scale tax audits. By combining deep technical expertise, industry knowledge, proven methodologies, and cutting‑edge tax technologies, we work with some of the most prominent multinational companies—including FTSE‑listed and significant inbound businesses. Our mission is to help clients develop and implement practical, effective, and sustainable tax strategies. At EY, belonging means more than just fitting in – it means thriving. Whoever you are, whatever your background, you are valued, supported, and empowered to be your best.

Benefits

• Global Exposure – Work with international clients and teams across EY’s global network.
• Career Progression – Develop new skills, lead high‑impact projects, and shape your career path.
• Support & Coaching – Learn from industry leaders and receive mentoring at every stage.
• Flexible Working – We support hybrid working and encourage a healthy work‑life balance (minimum two days in the office).
• Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and exclusive EY perks.
• Inclusive Culture – Thrive in an environment that values authenticity, diversity, and inclusion.