Senior Tax Advisor - Employment Tax

5w1 month ago

London, GB · Full-time · £55,000 – £75,000

About this role

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We are now seeking a Senior Tax Advisor to join our Financial Services Employment tax team, where you’ll dive into exciting projects from day one.

You will work closely with clients to solve real business challenges, delivering top-tier employment tax projects with technical excellence. Your role balances compliance work with strategic advisory projects, helping drive business growth by managing client relationships.

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.

This is more than just tax—it's about shaping how people work globally. At EY, we’ll help you develop future-focused skills and gain world-class experiences in a flexible, inclusive environment.

Requirements

Experience of employment tax gained in consultancy, legal firm and/or large global corporate.
Working and technical understanding of key employment tax issues including Expenses and Benefits (PSAs and P11Ds), Employment Status (IR35 and self-employed), Payroll (PAYE, RTI, apprenticeship levy, audits), Construction Industry Scheme, Termination Payments, Pensions, National Minimum Wage, Dealing with HMRC, audits, disclosure, SAO and CCO.
Strong personal impact and resilience to influence and persuade clients and stakeholders at all levels.
Proactive, energetic, and forward-thinking mindset.
Relevant qualifications (ATT, ACA, CA, ACCA, CTA, Law, or equivalent); ideally ATT and/or CTA.
Risk-awareness and attention to detail.
Commercial awareness and a client-first approach.
A knack for problem-solving and clear communication.

Responsibilities

Work closely with clients to solve real business challenges.
Deliver top-tier employment tax projects with technical excellence.
Balance compliance work with strategic advisory projects.
Help drive business growth by managing client relationships.
Ensure we meet the highest quality and risk management standards.
Mentor and support junior team members.

Benefits

Develop future-focused skills and gain world-class experiences.
Empowered in a flexible environment.
Supported by a diverse, inclusive culture of globally connected teams.
Opportunity to shape your own career and build an exceptional experience for yourself.
Build a better working world for all.