Manager - Funds Tax

Alvarez & Marsal Deutschland GmbH; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm is seeking a Manager for its Funds Tax team in London. In this role, you will deliver complex tax advisory services to private equity and asset management clients while managing a small team. The ideal candidate will possess ACA or CTA qualifications, excellent communication skills, and experience in partnership taxation. This position emphasizes strategic thinking and client relationship management, with opportunities for professional development and team leadership.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Professional development support

Wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in partnership taxation and private equity.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Experience in advising asset management clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of asset management clients focused on tax.
• Lead a small team managing tax reporting for UK, US, and German investors.
• Build client relationships and engage in strategic decision-making.

Skills

Partnership taxation knowledge

Private equity structure awareness

Excellent communication

People management experience

Commercial awareness

Education

ACA or CTA qualification

Job description

Description

Manager, Funds Tax

London

Companies, investors and government entities around the world turn to Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) for leadership, action and results. Privately held since its founding in 1983, A&M is a leading global professional services firm, headquartered in the US, that provides advisory, business performance improvement and turnaround management services.

A&M Tax is an independent tax group made up of experienced tax professionals dedicated to providing customized tax advice to clients and investors across a broad range of industries. Its professionals extend A&M’s commitment to offering clients a choice in advisors who are free from audit-based conflicts of interest and bring an unyielding commitment to delivering responsive client service. A&M Tax has offices in major metropolitan markets throughout EMEA, the U.S., Asia and Australia.

Role Overview

Today, with significant ambition, A&M is looking to continue the growth of our Global Tax Business. This is an exciting opportunity to join A&M’s Funds Tax team in London. As a Manager in our Funds Tax team, you will play a key role in delivering complex tax advisory and compliance services to leading private equity and asset management clients. This is an opportunity to combine technical expertise with strategic client engagement and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of asset management clients advising them in relation to their carried interest and co-investment plans, GP and House related matters.
• Manage a small team of direct reports and work with the broader global reporting team to oversee UK, US and German investor tax reporting.
• Strong knowledge of partnership taxation and private equity structures.
• Apply strong technical and practical knowledge in advising Private Equity firms.
• Maintain a strong client focus with strategic and commercial awareness.
• Communicate work plans, project objectives, and timelines clearly to multidisciplinary teams.
• Build relationships with clients and demonstrate a deep understanding of their businesses, with opportunities to assume additional responsibility quickly.
• Promote an environment of continuous learning by enabling team members to engage in training and varied assignments.

Skills & Attributes

• ACA or CTA qualification.
• Broad tax experience as it relates to private equity and strong awareness of specialist taxes and their application in the private equity sector,
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure.
• Ability to demonstrate people management experience.
• Commercial awareness and strategic thinking.

How will you grow and be supported?

At A&M, we know our people drive our growth, and we're focused on providing an employee experience that supports professional and personal development. We provide our team with a robust performance development process which encourages continuous learning and development that rewards you for your contributions. We have the best technical and formalized on-the-job training and offer endless opportunities for professionals to acquire new skills. We also prioritize your well-being and provide personal tools and resources to support you through your personal journey. Click to learn about our commitment to your well-being. Our Tax professionals consistently share their favorite attributes of A&M are the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture and of course, the fun we have together. The possibilities are endless for high performing and passionate tax professionals.Click to learn more about why A&M is a great place work.