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

Ernst & Young; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in the City of Westminster is seeking a tax professional to coach junior staff and manage engagements within a dynamic team. This role requires proficiency in securities analysis, understanding fund structures, and strong tax advisory skills. With a focus on hedge funds and asset management, the ideal candidate will have a CPA or equivalent, along with a background in understanding US tax laws. Join a collaborative team dedicated to continuous development and career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience advising clients on US tax impact of trading strategies.
• Knowledge of corporate and international tax returns and US tax laws.
• Extensive experience preparing and reviewing partnership tax returns.

Responsibilities

• Coach junior staff members and coordinate team schedules.
• Advise on US tax strategies and fund structures.
• Prepare and review tax returns for hedge funds.

Skills

Positive attitude

Time and project management

Securities analysis

Coaching and team collaboration

Tax advisory skills

Education

Current CPA, EA or equivalent qualification

Degree / 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.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and willingness to be a team player.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• Proficiency in securities analysis for non‑475 funds, including wash sales, straddles, debt, swaps, and other analysis required to compute a hedge fund's taxable income.
• Practical understanding of hedge fund partnership allocations including an understanding of revaluation accounts and aggregation.
• Experience advising clients on the US tax impact of various trading strategies and fund structures, as well as US tax elections.
• Current CPA, EA or equivalent qualification or Degree / Master’s degree in accounting or taxation (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of corporate and international tax returns and related US tax laws.
• Extensive experience in preparing and reviewing partnership tax returns and Schedules K‑1.
• Practical experience with hedge fund securities analysis and allocations.
• In-depth knowledge of Go Systems tax preparation software or similar system.

Preferred Experience

• Experience managing cross‑border teams of 2‑6 people.
• Ability to liaise directly with non‑tax stakeholders at your clients to explain US tax concepts at a practical level.
• Knowledge of a hedge fund US tax preparation software.
• Knowledge of common management company structures and their US tax considerations.
• Background in financial services, ideally working with hedge funds in a US tax capacity.
• Experience in delivering technical and soft skills training to junior team members.

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We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help build a better working world. The opportunity EY Tax is a market leader, renowned for delivering sustainable growth and empowering our people to shape their own careers. Our diverse, collaborative team advises on high‑profile transactions, combining technical expertise, innovation and a genuine focus on continuous development. Join us to work on challenging, multi‑country projects in a supportive, dynamic environment where your impact truly matters. 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.

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