EY UKI Tax Manager

International Tax & Transaction Services – Real Estate, Hospitality & Construction

Join EY’s International Tax and Transaction Services (ITTS) team and take on a pivotal role advising some of the world’s largest corporations on complex international tax matters and cross-border M&A activity.

This opportunity sits within our Real Estate, Hospitality & Construction (RHC) offering, where you will work alongside highly respected Partners and a high-performing team known for delivering on high-profile, market-leading transactions.

As the market continues to evolve and businesses face increasing international complexity, this is an exciting time to be part of a growing team at the forefront of helping clients respond to global change with confidence and clarity.

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Why Join This Team?

EY’s ITTS practice is widely recognised for its strength in international tax advisory and transaction support. Our team combines deep technical expertise with commercial insight, giving you the opportunity to work on challenging, high-impact projects across the global landscape.

You will collaborate with leading UK and overseas multinational groups, legal advisers, financial institutions and internal specialists, building your profile as a trusted international tax professional in one of the most dynamic areas of tax.

What makes this opportunity stand out:

• Work with major global corporations on international tax planning and M&A transactions

• Partner with recognised market leaders in the Real Estate, Hospitality & Construction sector

• Contribute to high-profile deals and strategic advisory projects

• Join a rapidly growing team with strong momentum and future opportunity

• Develop your expertise in a fast-moving, commercially focused environment

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The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to build your experience across a broad range of international tax projects designed to support clients in developing and executing effective global tax strategies.

You will help clients navigate international growth, transformation and regulatory change while contributing practical, commercially focused advice that supports their business objectives.

Typical project areas include:

• Expansion into new markets

• Pre-transaction reorganisations

• Post-transaction integration

• Legal structure rationalisation

• Operating model redesign

• Capital structure and financing optimisation

• Intellectual property ownership and relief planning

• Managing risks arising from global tax law changes, including BEPS

• Supporting lobbying and negotiations with tax authorities in the UK and internationally

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Your Key Responsibilities

As a Manager, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality client service, leading engagements and helping to strengthen long-term client relationships.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and manage the successful delivery of international tax engagements

• Take a professional, practical and commercial approach to advisory work

• Ensure technical excellence across all aspects of delivery

• Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional service

• Identify opportunities to enhance EY’s offering and involve the right colleagues where appropriate

• Support the team in growing existing client relationships and contributing to new business development

• Assist in winning new work through proactive client management and high-quality delivery

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What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a motivated and commercially minded tax professional who is confident working in dynamic environments and capable of managing both technical complexity and client expectations.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Ability to build strong and lasting client relationships

• Strong commitment to exceptional client service

• Enthusiastic, flexible and proactive approach to work

• A collaborative mindset and ability to integrate quickly into new teams

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to identify risk areas, perform effective reviews and escalate where necessary

• Strong relationship-building skills across all levels of an organisation

• Effective time management and ability to work calmly under pressure

• Strong project management and prioritisation skills

• Ability to solve problems in a creative and pragmatic way

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To Qualify for This Role

To be considered, you should bring a solid grounding in corporate tax along with advisory experience and a genuine interest in further developing your international tax expertise.

You will ideally have:

• A background in corporate tax with demonstrable advisory experience

• One of the following qualifications:

• ATT

• ACA

• CA

• CTA

• or equivalent breadth of technical knowledge

• Strong technical tax capability and a desire to continue developing this further

• Experience of working on international tax projects

• Strong project management skills, including planning, prioritisation, deadline management and budget awareness

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What EY Offers

At EY, you’ll be supported to grow your career in a way that reflects your ambitions, strengths and personal priorities.

You can expect:

• Continuous learning

  Develop the mindset, knowledge and skills to navigate change and build a successful long-term career.

• Success as defined by you

  Access the tools, flexibility and support to make a meaningful impact in your own way.

• Transformative leadership

  Benefit from coaching, insights and opportunities that help you grow into the leader the world needs.

• A diverse and inclusive culture

  Be valued for who you are and empowered to use your voice while helping others find theirs.

Learn more about life at EY here: What it’s like to work here.

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About EY

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. We use our expertise, technology and insights to help build a better working world.

Our culture is built on learning, innovation and opportunity. From the moment you join, you’ll have access to the training, support and freedom to make a meaningful contribution while developing a career that can last a lifetime.

EY exists to create long-term value for clients, people and society, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, our teams in more than 150 countries help organisations grow, transform and operate with confidence.

Across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, we ask better questions to help solve the world’s most complex challenges.

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Inclusion, Flexibility & Belonging

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements.

We recognise the importance of balancing excellent client service with personal priorities. While some client-facing roles may involve travel and time on-site, our flexible working approach is designed to support a sustainable and balanced career.

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Diversity & Inclusiveness – Application Information

Before submitting your final application, you will be invited to share personal information across a number of diversity and inclusiveness categories.

This information is kept strictly confidential and is not used to assess your suitability for the role. It helps us evaluate our recruitment processes more holistically and take meaningful action to promote diversity and inclusion.

While providing this information is optional, we encourage you to do so to help us remain accountable to our commitment to building a better working world.

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Apply Now

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, we encourage you to get in touch as soon as possible.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

Apply now.