Financial Services Tax & Law - SALT Manager

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global advisory firm in London is seeking a SALT Manager to oversee US state tax compliance engagements for clients, particularly in the asset management industry. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in state tax, a current CPA or equivalent qualification, and proficiency with tax preparation software. Responsibilities include researching tax legislation, coaching junior team members, and managing compliance projects. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on growth and excellence in client service.

Benefits

Future-focused skills development

Flexible work environment

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Current CPA, EA, or equivalent qualification is mandatory.
• Extensive experience preparing and reviewing state tax returns is required.
• In-depth knowledge of tax preparation software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee US state tax compliance engagements for clients.
• Research US state tax legislation impacting clients.
• Coach junior staff on tax compliance tasks.

Skills

Positive attitude

Project management skills

Proficiency in US state taxation

Understanding of state tax concepts

Experience with state tax compliance

Ability to manage priorities

Education

Current CPA, EA, or equivalent qualification

Degree or master’s degree in accounting or taxation

Tools

Go Systems tax preparation software

Job description

Financial Services Tax & Law - US Global Compliance & Reporting - SALT ManagerTax

Location: London

Date: Jan 16, 2026

Requisition ID: 1676532

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The opportunity

Our London based team of US-qualified tax professionals is a growing practice of 50+ individuals focused on providing exceptional client service to the asset management industry including hedge funds, debt funds, private equity funds and real estate funds and their management companies.

The team is highly dynamic and is looking for motivated, energetic and collaborative individuals to join the US team in London. The team is looking for managers, specifically with US state and local income tax experience in the financial services industry, to help grow the team this year.

Your key responsibilities

The role will primarily involve overseeing private equity fund US state tax compliance engagements for clients with appropriate consideration of risk, operational, and tax technical issues. Researching US state tax legislation and explaining the impact to asset management clients will be required as part of contributing to tax consulting projects. You will be working in a dynamic environment, and you will be expected to coach junior staff members (both onshore and offshore) and share your knowledge and experience with the entire team. You will also be expected to coordinate multiple engagement teams’ schedules and deadlines.

Skills and attributes for success

What we look for

• Positive attitude and willingness to be a team player.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• Proficiency in US state taxation.
• A practical understanding of state tax concepts such as nexus, state apportionment, unitary filings, fund of fund reporting, state tax withholding, etc.
• Proficiency in reviewing state tax partnership and corporation returns, including state combined corporate filings.
• Experience advising clients on the US state tax implications of employee travel/work location; US investments; and fund structures.
• Proficiency in juggling multiple priorities while managing internal and external stakeholders.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Current CPA, EA or equivalent qualification or Degree / master’s degree in accounting or taxation (or equivalent).
• Extensive experience in preparing and reviewing state partnership and corporation tax returns.
• Extensive experience with computing state taxable income including state apportionment and state tax withholding or estimated payments.
• In-depth knowledge of Go Systems tax preparation software or similar system.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Ability to manage large scale fund compliance projects involving 2,500+ hours, multiple funds/deliverables, and cross-border teams of 10+ individuals.
• Ability to liaise directly with non-tax stakeholders at your clients to explain US tax concepts at a practical level.

What we offer you

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