Senior TAX Professionals - Tax Certificate (Athens)

At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too.

Join our continuously growing team, which employs over 2.500 professionals in Greece, and is listed in Greece's Top Employers for 2023! Experience great flexibility, under our hybrid operating model across our offices in Athens, Patras, and Thessaloniki, while benefiting from personalized learning and career development opportunities. We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone's unique perspectives are valued, that supports you in building an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The opportunity

The Greek EY ΤΑΧ team was named "Greece Tax Firm of the Year" in the International Tax Review (ITR) European Tax Awards 2022 for another year and distinguished itself as a leader in TAX services in Greece.

We are currently seeking for Senior Tax Professionals to support our Tax Certificate team and help our clients in tax projects at different industry sectors. Actively establish internal and external relationships and anticipate and identify risks within engagements. You will also be informed of professional standards and firm policies and procedures and effectively apply this knowledge to different client situations. In return, you can expect leading-class learning and development tailored to your unique interests and motivations. You will be given all the skills, knowledge and opportunities to progress and become ready to build a better working world for our people, our clients and the communities that support us.

Your key responsibilities

Everything you will do will come back to providing tax services to our clients. Colleagues and clients from a diverse array of backgrounds will look to you first for answers, so you will be a high-profile contact when it comes to resolving complex issues. As you build your knowledge and experience, you will become a tax advisor, influencing clients and engagement teams on resolutions that will impact entire industries.

You will be part of a high performing team engaged in providing tax certificate services identifying tax exposures and providing solutions to complex tax issues. You will be part of a team which shapes business strategies and you will develop your technical skills leveraging digital technology having a global, innovation and analytics mindset.

Skills and attributes for success

• Teamwork: Encouraging an efficient, innovative and team-oriented working environment by maintaining cooperative relationships and positive attitudes that lead to open communications and sharing of information.
• Communication: Integrating with and influence clients from a varying range of organizations, as part of a diverse and highly driven team with a creative vision and the confidence to make it happen
• Attention to Detail: Illustrating critical thinking, professionalism, high level of self-motivation and ability to work in a multi-tasking and results-oriented working environment with keen attention to high quality and details.
• Tech-Oriented: Using technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members and enhance service delivery.

To qualify for the role you must have

• 3 - 5 years of working experience in tax or accounting professional field
• Strong academic record including a bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance or Business Administration or Banking and Finance
• Substantial MS office knowledge
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Greek and English
• Excellent communication and prioritization skills
• Strong teamwork and leadership/project management skills
• Results-oriented approach with keen attention to high quality, details and accuracy
• Self-motivation and desire to exceed expectations

Ideally, you'll also have

• Working experience in a Big4 firm
• Postgraduate studies in Accounting and Auditing, Accounting and Finance, Business Administration, Banking and Finance
• Working experience in tax certificate projects

Working location: Athens

What we look for

What's most important is that you're dedicated to working with your colleagues as part of a high-performing team. You'll need to demonstrate enthusiasm, high motivation and passion to develop fast in a multinational working environment. You'll need to thrive in picking up new skills and talents as you go, so natural curiosity, a lot of questions and the confidence to speak up when you see something that could be improved are essential. If you've got the right combination of technical knowledge and communication skills, this role is for you.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration package: You'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Depending on your experience, our comprehensive rewards package includes benefits that suit your needs including cutting-edge technological equipment, ticket restaurant vouchers, a private health insurance scheme, life insurance, income protection and an exclusive EY benefits club that provides a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.
• Flexible working arrangements: We operate under a hybrid working model, which is defined based on both your own preferences and team's needs, and we enjoy our summers with short Fridays.
• Personalized learning experience and career development: Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future-focused courses and development programs. We provide free and unlimited access to educational platforms and EY Badges, support certifications, and provide coaching and feedback, as a part of our Leadership & Development process, all of which can lead to a meaningful impact and success as defined by you.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• International Experience: Broaden your horizons by working on highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds - both professionally and culturally.
• Above all, you will be working in one of the most recognized employers in Greece, as we have been awarded the Top Employers, Great Place to Work and Best Workplaces for Women awards for 2024.

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