Financial Services Tax & Law - US Global Compliance & Reporting - US Tax - Manager

Ernst & Young; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm in the UK is seeking a Tax Consultant with expertise in international tax and partnership allocations. The successful candidate will lead and coach junior staff, manage project deadlines, and leverage extensive tax knowledge for client engagements. With a focus on private equity funds, the role offers opportunities for significant project management experience and contributes to a dynamic work culture. Apply today to shape your future confidently.

Benefits

Diverse team environment

Opportunities for career growth

Training for technical and soft skills

Qualifications

• Current CPA, EA or equivalent qualification or degree / master's degree in accounting or taxation.
• Extensive experience in preparing and reviewing partnership tax returns and Schedules K-1.
• Ability to explain US tax concepts to non-tax stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coach junior staff members and share knowledge with the team.
• Coordinate multiple engagement teams' schedules and deadlines.
• Manage large scale fund compliance projects.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

International tax knowledge

Understanding of private equity

Education

CPA, EA or equivalent qualification

Master's degree in accounting or taxation

Tools

Go Systems tax preparation software

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Positive attitude and willingness to be a team player.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• Proficiency in partnership allocations and an understanding of private equity carry waterfalls.
• A practical understanding of international tax concepts such as PFICs, CFCs, and foreign information reporting (Form 926, Form 8865, Form 8621, Form 5471, etc.)

Qualifications

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 partnership tax returns and Schedules K-1.
• Extensive experience with computing taxable income and partnership allocations for private equity funds.
• Knowledge of international tax returns and related US tax laws.
• In-depth knowledge of Go Systems tax preparation software or similar system.

Ideal Experience

Ideally, you'll also have

• Ability to manage large scale fund compliance projects involving 5,000+ 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.
• Background in financial services, ideally working with private equity funds in a US tax capacity.
• Experience in delivering technical and soft skills training to junior team members.

Benefits & Culture

At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams, and take your career wherever you want it to go. 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.

Next Steps

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. To help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.