Senior Manager, Tax Energy in London

We are looking for a Senior Manager in International Tax who specializes in the Energy sector to join our International Tax and Transaction Services (ITTS) Practice. You will advise large corporations on international tax planning and M&A, working with sector‑leading partners and a high‑performing team that has handled many high‑profile transactions.

As part of our team you will work on a variety of projects focused on helping clients develop and execute their international tax strategy, including:

• Expansion into new markets
• Cross‑border M&A services
• Pre‑transaction reorganisations
• Post‑transaction integration
• Legal structure rationalisation
• Operating model redesign
• Optimising capital structure and financing
• Intellectual property ownership and reliefs
• Managing risk from global law changes such as BEPS
• Lobbying and negotiating with tax authorities in the UK and globally

Your key responsibilities include:

• Build and maintain relationships with clients, proactively winning work and contributing to new client acquisition.
• Manage the successful delivery of technically complex and demanding consulting projects, ensuring technical excellence and a practical business focus.
• Take overall responsibility for the quality of client service.
• Manage possible leads from other areas of the practice.
• Build networks and relationships internally and externally for the team to leverage.
• Develop junior staff through effective supervision, coaching and mentoring.
• Significant involvement in team strategy and operations, and in junior staff development and assignments.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Client focus and commercial awareness.
• Strong international and UK tax technical skills and understanding.
• Commitment to building strong client relationships and delivering high‑quality outputs.
• Negotiation skills and ability to handle challenges.
• Business development skills, able to identify and convert opportunities to sell work.
• Strong business acumen with ability to manage engagement financial results.
• Effective time management, able to remain calm under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Enthusiastic team player capable of creating and sustaining effective teams.
• Ensure delivery of quality work and take day‑to‑day delivery responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• ACA/CA/ACCA/CTA, or Tax Inspectors with full Technical Training Course, or a law qualification.
• Degree qualified.
• Experienced corporate tax practitioner.
• Proven ability to read and interpret existing and new tax statute.
• Experience in a client‑facing role in UK tax or a similar jurisdiction.
• Experience working within the Energy sector.

Ideal additional experience:

• Project management skills, plan and prioritise work, meet deadlines, and monitor own budget.

Benefits:

• Continuous learning – you’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you – we’ll provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership – we’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture – you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.