Financial Services Tax - Associate Director - FS Tax Advisory

MAZARS UK; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm based in London is seeking an Associate Director for its Financial Services Tax team within the Asset Management sector. This role involves driving the firm's growing FS Tax practice, managing a diverse team, and overseeing client engagements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in tax advisory, a strong understanding of regulatory changes, and a keen interest in business development opportunities. This position offers hybrid working options and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual performance-based bonus

Hybrid working options

Comprehensive benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading FS tax engagements in Asset Management.
• Keen interest in maintaining up-to-date tax knowledge.
• Experience managing client engagements and negotiating fees.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Asset Management FS Tax practice.
• Manage various FS Tax teams for advisory and compliance work.
• Oversee a portfolio of quality work for clients.

Skills

Experience in FS tax engagements

Understanding of international tax

Management and development skills

Business development experience

Job description

Financial Services Tax - Associate Director - Asset Management (3919)

At Forvis Mazars, we're always looking ahead, for our people, our clients and the wider world. Together, we grow, belong and impact. You'll be supported to learn, explore and develop from day one. We celebrate individuality, encourage bold thinking and believe success comes from working together. With us, you'll belong to your local team, gain global experience, and make a meaningful impact now and in the future.

After recent growth and winning many new clients across the FinTech, Banking and Capital Markets, General and Life insurance, Lloyd's of London, fund and asset management sectors, we have ambitious targets for the future. Tax is higher than ever on the agenda for our FS clients with ongoing geo‑political change and significant tax, regulatory and accounting reforms impacting all sectors across FS. To help our clients navigate the existing complexities and future uncertainties, we are recruiting to develop the team and our capabilities to respond to the market.

What You'll Do:

• We have a newly created Financial Services Tax - Associate Director role (Asset Management) due to the recent success of the Financial Services Tax team.
• The predominant focus of the role is to drive our growing Asset Management FS Tax practice.
• You will help to lead our go‑to‑market offering across the Asset Management sector, managing our business development opportunities and have a key role in helping to drive our wider FS Tax strategy.
• You will be responsible for managing various teams across FS Tax advisory, compliance and audit of tax engagements.
• Manage a portfolio of high‑quality work for clients and profitable outcomes for the business through use of best practices, technology and alignment with Firm policies.
• Be a role‑model to junior team members in our London office in the delegation and review of work as well as fostering their learning and development.

What You'll Bring:

• Extensive experience in leading a portfolio of FS tax engagements in the Asset Management space across tax advisory services.
• Keen interest to maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of broader business tax, international tax, regulatory and tax accounting areas (e.g. OECD Pillar 2 – GloBE).
• Willingness to take on team management and development roles within the FS Tax team.
• Broad experience of managing financials on client engagements, setting timetables, delivering on budgets and negotiating fees with clients.
• Experience of identifying opportunities for business development across FS Tax and other service lines.

What We Offer:

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network delivering quality across audit, tax, advisory and consulting. We're united by a shared purpose and a strong sense of belonging, with a culture rooted in inclusion, responsibility, and collaboration. With us, you'll be empowered to shape your career, contribute your ideas, and make a difference from day one.

We embrace individuality and encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work. Whether you're looking to stretch your potential, build meaningful relationships or be part of a diverse, forward‑thinking team, this is a place where you can thrive.

Salaries & Benefits:

At Forvis Mazars, we pride ourselves on being a fair and competitive employer, we offer a competitive salary which are based on experience and benchmarking. We have an annual performance‑based bonus, and regular salary reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your efforts.

You'll enjoy hybrid working options, allowing you to maintain a healthy work‑life balance, along with clear career progression opportunities that will support your growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellbeing support because we believe in taking care of our people. Does this sound like the kind of place where you can thrive?

Location:

London Office – Located in 30 Old Bailey, London, EC4M 7AU. Moments from City Thameslink, St Paul's and Farringdon stations. Ideally positioned in the heart of the City of London, near major landmarks and law courts.

Ready to Grow, Belong, and Impact? Apply now and join us at Forvis Mazars!

Documents

• FM - 3919 - FS Tax Associate Director - JD.pdf (103.95 KB)