Operations Assistant - Global Tax Desk

Job description

Operations Assistant – Global Tax Desk

Ernst & Young LLP’s Global Tax Desk Network is staffed by tax professionals from approximately 15 global jurisdictions (i.e., Asia, EMEIA and the Americas), providing real time tax advice to our global clients. The Global Tax Desk teams work together with our local country tax professionals to provide in-depth tax advice on the laws in their home jurisdictions and tax-effective structuring of multi-country transactions. Our Global Tax Desk Network in EMEIA provides comprehensive tax advice to clients who are engaged in international transactions or expanding across borders.

 

Our EMEIA Global Tax Desk team has over 60 professionals from 13 countries including a large representation from the United States and representation from Africa, Brazil, China, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, Australia, Poland, Korea and the Nordics. We have Tax Desk teams in London, Munich, Zurich and Madrid so we are a truly international business London is our largest Desk team

 
The opportunity
 

Within the Global Tax Desk we are currenting seeking an Operations Assistant to support with a range of projects and duties. This is an excellent opportunity to kick start your career and gain exposure to a range of internal clients within EY Tax. You will work as part of a fast-moving, highly professional EMEIA team and where you will liaise directly across all EY level, up to Partner.

 

You will have the opportunity to work in an autonomous environment, helping to coordinate events, supporting our marketing drives, updating some of our key Financial reports and you will even gain experience within some aspects of HR , Learning, Legal and Risk Management

Your key responsibilities

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Financial Reporting : on a Monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and ad-hoc basis

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Manage the updating process of a number of key Desk reporting templates, being accountable for coordinating responses and chasing responses

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Event Organization : provide organization support for our annual LatAM Client Event and Africa Client Event in London and other ad-hoc projects, including logistical planning and room booking

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Marketing : design and manage production of our Desk marketing material as well as manage our SP site and any relevant Social Media campaigns

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HR ; support onboarding of new joiners and be responsible for updating our team HR Charts

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Learning : help coordinate internal team learning events including room bookings and logistics

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Legal : support the team in keeping them updated with up-to-the-minute Quality Risk Management ( QRM) rules and regulations relating to the smooth running of the Tax Desk

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Social Committee : be an active member of the committee to decide what team networking events we run on a monthly basis

 
  Skills and attributes for success
·   Excellent communication skills
·  Financial acumen
·  Attention to detail
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Ability to prioritize your workload and manage your time efficiently

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Ability to use your initiative and take full accountability for projects

  To qualify for the role, you must have
·  Excellent computer skills
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Ability to use Excel, ideally to an advanced level

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Experience of working in an office environment

  Ideally, you’ll also have
·   Curiosity to grow and develop your knowledge, skills and experience
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A professional attitude and the ability to manage upwards

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Good influencing skills, able to liaise at all levels and get things done

What we look for

People who are passionate about teaming and collaborating on ideas, people who are committed to delivering the best they can, people who are not afraid to question our processes and suggest ways we can improve ,people who are not afraid to ask for help when they need it and people who can thrive in a multi-cultural, diverse and fast-moving team environment

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, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

 

• Support and coaching from colleagues who are highly experienced professionals

• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career

• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

About EY
 

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality. If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. Join us in building a better working world.

Who we are

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.