Associate, Tax Controversy, Fixed Term Contract
EY • London, GB • Full Time
Posted on Tue, Sep 8, 2026
Associate, Tax Controversy, Fixed Term Contract
Location: London
Date: 8 Sept 2026
Job description
Requisition ID: 1716247
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.
Join Our Tax Controversy and Risk Management (TCRM) Team at EY!
Our TCRM team is one of the largest dispute resolution teams in the UK, combining extensive expertise in tax dispute resolution, litigation, and risk management within EY’s broader International Tax and Transaction Services practice. With a strong track record of growth and development over the last 15 years, we have exciting plans for further expansion in the coming years. We are seeking passionate individuals eager to contribute to our ambitious objectives and help shape our future success. We have various roles open and are keen to hear from both dispute resolution specialists and those with a keen interest in progressing their careers in this area.
The Opportunity
Our team assists businesses in navigating complex tax controversies and engaging proactively with HMRC, integrating broad technical knowledge with dispute resolution techniques. We are experts in our field and foster a collaborative team culture across our Tax business. As a tax controversy-focused professional, you will help clients manage tax disputes to resolution, support proactive HMRC engagement, and play a key role in evaluating and mitigating tax risk. Experience working with large multi-national organisations will be beneficial to your success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting in the delivery of tax controversy projects, ensuring technical and commercial excellence.
- Liaise with clients and coordinate with the wider tax and client account team regarding engagements.
- Drive activities to achieve effective tax outcomes and certainty for clients.
- Support the preparation of SAO certification and tax strategy for publication and assist clients in preparing for Business Risk Review+ discussions.
Skills and Attributes for Success:
- Broad experience in corporate tax compliance or advisory, with a desire to focus on controversy and dispute resolution.
- Previous tax controversy experience is preferred but not essential.
- Strong tax technical skills and a keen interest in further development.
- Proven ability to analyze and interpret tax statutes and deliver quality output.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
- Ability to identify areas of risk, conduct effective reviews, and know when to escalate issues.
- Interest in ongoing learning and innovation, including the use of technology and AI tools to improve processes.
To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have:
- ACA/CA/ACCA/CTA (or equivalent) with experience in a corporate tax-focused role; or
- Tax Inspector experience with full Technical Training Course (IDP/TPDP/TSP, etc.) – Grade 7 or above (for roles at Manager and above)
Ideally, You’ll Also Have:
- Current experience in tax controversy or corporate tax, with an interest in developing a specialism in tax controversy.
- A proactive approach to professional development and a desire to expand your expertise.
What Working at EY Offers:
We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, allowing you to select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings, and a wide range of discounts and promotions. Plus, we provide:
- Support and coaching from engaging colleagues.
- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
- The freedom and flexibility to manage your role in a way that suits you.
EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and is happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service while allowing you to build your career without sacrificing personal priorities.
EY | Building a better working world
EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
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