Tax Assistant - EY RDS 

 

About us 
EY is a global leader in Assurance, Tax, Transaction and Advisory services. We make a 
difference by helping our people, our clients and our wider communities achieve their 
potential. Our vision is to become the leading global professional services organisation by 
building a better working world. 

 

Do you think the world can work better? 
We do. At EY we like to look for smarter and better ways to do things. We like to ask, what if? 
Lasting achievements start with looking at things in a different way and that’s what we’re all 
about. 
We’ll provide you with experiences that’ll shape your career for years to come, because when 
you grow, we do too. With EY you can influence the future of your career, the businesses you 
work with and even the world you live in. 

 

One decision, a lifetime of opportunity 
Join us full-time after graduation and you’ll be well on your way to achieving your career goals. 
We’ll propel you forward – so you can start to build the future you want immediately. From 
entrepreneurial start-ups to multinationals in different industries, we’ll guide you on how to 
help our clients manage risk, address issues and capitalise on opportunities. 
You’ll get to work with experienced professionals who’ll guide you to be your best. You can 
expect to develop your networks, collaborate with professionals, learn from mentors and even 
study for postgraduate/professional qualifications. 

 

What are we looking for? 
We’re looking for graduates in the field of Accounting or any related field, with or without 
experience for the TAX Service Line at EY RDS. 
  
Skills and Behavioural Attributes 
• Confident, pro-active, and responsible individual 
• Motivated and energetic 
• Patience and endurance to deal with problems across the ASA 
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills 
• Well-developed computer literacy skills 
• Excellent communication skills - written and verbal 
• Understanding of diversity 
• Proven ability to operate efficiently within a team 

• Caring personality 
• Attention to detail and meticulous, concern for excellence 
• Self-starter, can work with little supervision 
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines, able to work long 
hours if necessary (but this is not the norm, more exceptional circumstances) 
• Ability to liaise with senior people at client level