Senior, Energy – International Tax

EY | International Tax and Transaction Services (ITTS)

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We are seeking a Senior, Energy – International Tax to join EY’s highly regarded International Tax and Transaction Services (ITTS) practice. This is an exceptional opportunity to work at the centre of complex international tax advisory and cross-border M&A activity, with a particular focus on the fast-evolving Energy sector.

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Why This Role Matters

The Energy sector is undergoing significant transformation. From traditional oil and gas to renewables, low-carbon energy, and the wider supply chain, the global energy transition is reshaping markets and unlocking major investment opportunities.

In this role, you will advise some of the world’s largest corporations on international tax planning, strategic transactions, and cross-border M&A activity. You will work alongside highly respected Partners and a high-performing team with a strong track record on market-leading deals and headline transactions.

It is an exciting time to join EY’s growing ITTS team. With market disruption, global tax reform, and international investment trends creating new challenges and opportunities, you will play a key role in helping clients navigate complexity with confidence.

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The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to develop as a trusted international tax adviser in one of the most dynamic areas of tax. You will work with leading UK and overseas multinational groups, lawyers, banks, corporate clients, and private equity stakeholders on sophisticated and high-impact projects.

You will contribute to a broad range of international tax advisory assignments, including:

• Expansion into new international markets

• Cross-border M&A support, including due diligence and structuring

• Pre-transaction reorganisations and post-deal integration

• Legal entity and structure rationalisation

• Operating model redesign

• Capital structure and financing optimisation

• Intellectual property ownership and relief planning

• Managing tax risk arising from global legislative changes such as BEPS

• Engagement, lobbying, and negotiation with tax authorities in the UK and internationally

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What You’ll Be Doing

As a Senior within the team, you will support the delivery of high-quality international tax engagements while maintaining a practical, commercial, and technically strong approach.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the successful delivery of international tax services engagements

• Taking a professional, practical, and commercial approach to client work

• Ensuring technical excellence across assignments

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships

• Delivering consistently high levels of client service

• Identifying opportunities to enhance EY’s commercial offering

• Collaborating with colleagues across teams to broaden client solutions

• Supporting business development by helping to grow existing client relationships

• Contributing to new client wins and new engagement opportunities

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What Will Help You Succeed

We are looking for a candidate who combines strong technical capability with commercial awareness, relationship-building skills, and a collaborative mindset.

Key skills and attributes

• Ability to build and strengthen client relationships

• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service

• Enthusiastic, responsible, and flexible approach to work

• Strong team orientation with the ability to integrate quickly into new teams

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to identify areas of risk, conduct effective reviews, and escalate appropriately

• Confidence building relationships with stakeholders at all levels

• Strong time management and the ability to stay calm under pressure

• Effective project management and prioritisation skills

• A creative yet pragmatic approach to problem-solving

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What You’ll Need

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• At least 3 years’ experience in corporate tax

• Some demonstrable tax advisory experience

• One of the following qualifications:

• ATT

• ACA

• CA

• CTA

• or equivalent breadth of knowledge

• Strong technical tax capability and a genuine desire to continue developing your expertise

Ideally, you’ll also bring

• Experience working on International Tax projects

• Solid project management skills, including:

• planning and prioritising work

• meeting deadlines

• monitoring your own budget

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Who You Are

You are a proactive and collaborative professional who enjoys working with others and delivering quality outcomes. You are comfortable working in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to high-profile, cross-border work.

We are particularly interested in individuals who are:

• Strong team players

• Quick to adapt to new teams and environments

• Outgoing and confident in building relationships

• Focused on producing high-quality work

• Motivated to grow into a recognised international tax adviser

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What EY Offers

At EY, you’ll be supported to grow, lead, and succeed in a way that works for you.

You can expect

• Continuous learning
  Build the mindset and skills to thrive in a changing world.

• A career shaped by you
  Access the tools, flexibility, and opportunities to make an impact in your own way.

• Transformative leadership
  Benefit from coaching, insight, and support to become the leader the future demands.

• An inclusive culture
  Be valued for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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

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About EY

EY is a global leader across assurance, tax, transaction, consulting, strategy, and advisory services. Across more than 150 countries and territories, EY teams use data, AI, advanced technology, and deep sector insight to help clients grow, transform, and operate with confidence.

EY exists to build a better working world by creating long-term value for clients, people, society, and the planet, while strengthening trust in capital markets. The organisation combines technical expertise with innovation, collaboration, and a culture that supports development at every stage of your career.

Whenever you join EY, and however long you stay, the experience is designed to leave a lasting impact.

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Inclusion, Flexibility & Belonging

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Flexible working arrangements are available, helping our people balance career ambitions with personal priorities.

While some client-facing roles may involve travel or time spent at client sites, EY strives to support lifestyle balance without compromising the quality of client service or career development.

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Diversity & Inclusiveness Notice

As part of the application process, you may be invited to provide personal information relating to diversity and inclusiveness. This information is strictly confidential and will not be used to assess your application.

EY collects this data to better understand and improve its recruitment processes, and to support meaningful action in promoting diversity and inclusiveness. Although sharing this information is optional, candidates are encouraged to participate as part of EY’s commitment to accountability and progress.

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Apply Now

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria for this role, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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