At a Glance
- Tasks: Support complex international tax projects and collaborate with diverse teams across the globe.
- Company: Join EY, a market leader in tax services with a focus on growth and empowerment.
- Benefits: Flexible work environment, world-class training, and a diverse, inclusive culture.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on high-profile transactions and develop future-focused skills.
- Qualifications: Fluent in Japanese with international tax experience; ATT/ACA/CA/CTA qualifications preferred.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
The opportunity EY Tax is a market leader, renowned for delivering sustainable growth and empowering our people to shape their own careers. Our diverse, collaborative team advises on high‐profile transactions, combining technical expertise, innovation, and a genuine focus on continuous development. Join us to work on challenging, multi‐country projects in a supportive, dynamic environment where your impact truly matters.
This role supports the delivery of complex International Tax & Transaction Services (ITTS) work for Japanese‐ and Asia‐Pacific‐headquartered multinational groups investing into, operating in, or restructuring across the UK, Europe and wider EMEIA. Demand for this work is established and recurring, and delivery is highly advisory‐led and execution‐intensive.
Your key responsibilities:
- Transaction tax structuring and execution support for inbound and outbound acquisitions and disposals, including coordination with Tax Due Diligence, SaT and Legal teams
- Post‐Merger Integration (PMI) and post‐deal implementation, including legal‐entity rationalisation, integration planning and sequencing of post‐completion restructurings
- Large‐scale group and regional restructuring projects, including simplification programmes, UK and EU mergers, holding‐company location and rationalisation, and treasury / financing restructures
- BEPS 2.0 / Pillar Two advisory and implementation projects, including impact assessments, governance and process design, QDMTT analysis and coordination with EY Japan and local territory teams
- International tax risk, governance and controversy projects, including BRRs, post‐restructuring tax authority engagement, MAP support and alignment of global positions between Japan HQ and overseas tax authorities
- Complex restructuring and novel solutions to structuring and funding challenges – including navigating the Japanese CFC rules, working on clearances, structuring planning and execution.
The team has worked on some market‐leading transactions, restructuring exercises including complex UK mergers, we are considered best in our field in this complex area.
Skills and attributes for success:
What we look for:
- Fluent in Japanese
- International Tax experience required
Qualifications:
- ATT / ACA / CA / CTA
What we offer you:
At EY, we'll develop you with future‐focused skills and equip you with world‐class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.
International Tax Japan Manager in London employer: EY
At EY, we pride ourselves on being a leading employer that champions sustainable growth and empowers our employees to take charge of their careers. Our dynamic and inclusive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, providing ample opportunities for professional development while working on impactful international tax projects in Japan and beyond. Join us to be part of a supportive team where your contributions are valued and your career can flourish.
