Joining the apprenticeship has given me more experience than I could ever have imagined. I speak to clients daily, and use new technologies to transform tax. Every day is unique and always an opportunity to learn.
Sophie
Tax Technology and Transformation Apprentice
Tax Technology and Transformation
Tax is undergoing a fundamental and long-term period of transformation as Tax Authorities globally seek to digitise existing tax regimes as well as introduce new, large-scale, complex and data-intensive tax regimes to fight tax evasion and increase tax revenues.
In Tax Technology and Transformation (Tax TT) we help our Financial Services (FS) clients to adapt to the rapidly evolving tax landscape both accurately and cost-effectively.
Technology in Tax TT
Technology is at the core of the services we provide to our clients in response to the following:
- Rapidly changing capabilities in technology
- Ongoing trends toward globalisation, regulation and transparency
- The continuous drive to operate a cost-effective tax function
We work across many industries inclusing, Banking and Capital Markets, Asset Management and Insurance. The projects can span from Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning based solutions to the build, implementation and deployment of Cloud based solutions.
What will you be doing?
- Specialising in Tax Technology but not exclusive to only one area of tax. Due to the nature of Tax TT work, dependent on new tax regulations being published and business need, you may work in different areas of tax such as Indirect tax or Operational Tax
- Contribute to the efficient and successful delivery of Tax Technology and advisory services
- Build and maintain relationships with clients
- Assist in the successful delivery of tax projects, ensuring technical excellence and practical/business driven approach
- Deliver high quality projects and advice to our clients
- Working directly on tax reporting, tax technical research, and data analysis alongside senior colleagues
- Build relationships both within the firm and externally with clients, identifying opportunities and growing your network skills and attributes for success
Programme length
4.5 years
Salary
Competitive
Professional qualifications
ICAEW in England and ICAS in Scotland
Level 7 Apprenticeship*
In Accountancy and Taxation (equivalent to a master’s degree). Learn more here.
*Please note: Level 7 apprenticeships do not apply to EY offices in Scotland.
How’s it structured?
After an EY induction, you’ll join your team in Financial Services where you will commence working in Tax TT. Throughout the programme you will have coaching and training opportunities and lots of support from your team. If you do a great job and achieve your qualifications, you’ll likely be promoted to Senior Consultant by the end of the programme.
In your first year and second year you’ll start studying for a professional qualification Certificate in Finance and Business and across the programme you can expect to be working directly with clients, gathering knowledge and skills you need to reach your career goals.
In your third and fourth year you'll start studying towards the professional and advanced level exams in order to complete the full ICAEW ACA qualification. Alongside your professional qualifications, you’ll also develop skills in:
- Data analytics/visualisation
- AI and machine learning
- Agile/Scrum master
- Solution architecture
- Operations and program management
- Extract, transform, load (ETL) e.g. SQL Server Integration Services, Informatica, Alteryx or similar
- Data management/governance/architecture
Rewards and benefits
You want a career that counts. An experience that challenges you. That rewards performance and ultimately defines your future. That's what's on offer at EY. After all, our success is founded on yours.
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