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Senior Manager, International Tax and Transaction Services, Financial Services, UK Wide
Role summary
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This Senior Manager role supports international tax and transaction advisory work for financial-services clients across the UK. Requirements typically include a professional tax or accounting qualification, substantial experience in international tax, transactions, or financial services, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to manage complex client engagements. The successful candidate is expected to lead teams, develop trusted client relationships, identify business opportunities, provide commercially practical advice, and communicate confidently with senior stakeholders. Experience with mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, cross-border tax planning, or transactions involving banks, insurers, and investment businesses would be valuable. Strong project-management, writing, negotiation, and business-development skills are also expected.
Can I work in the UK?
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How it works
How it works: Developer and analyst jobs are degree level: sponsored at GBP 41,700 or the going rate if higher (software developers about GBP 54,700, network roles GBP 45,600).
Before you apply: Usually no licence. Some employers ask for vendor certificates (AWS, Microsoft, Cisco); signing audit reports needs a registered auditor.
Watch for: Software and architecture roles pay above the general floor (about GBP 54,700 to 54,900), so check the going rate for your job code.
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What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for IT and Consultancy jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee is yours (GBP 819; GBP 324 health and care) unless the employer pays; moving help varies |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Health cover | NHS care; you pay a health surcharge of GBP 1,035 for each year of the visa |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; visa up to 5 years, can be extended; the 5-year wait to settle may rise to 10 (planned) |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
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About EY
EY is a global professional-services organisation providing assurance, consulting, strategy, tax, and transaction services to businesses, governments, and individuals. Its UK practice works with a wide range of clients, including banks, insurers, asset managers, multinational companies, and fast-growing businesses. EY combines industry knowledge with expertise in accounting, regulation, technology, transactions, and business transformation. The firm has a large international network, giving employees opportunities to work on cross-border projects and collaborate with colleagues in different markets. EY places emphasis on professional development, inclusive working practices, responsible business, and helping clients manage complex commercial and regulatory challenges. In this role, the employee would join EY’s tax and transaction services environment, advising financial-services clients on international tax matters and supporting major strategic or corporate transactions.