Manager, Private Equity Portfolio Tax, London

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm in London seeks an exceptional candidate for a Tax Advisory position specializing in private equity. The role involves building client relationships, ensuring high-quality tax deliverables, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates should have strong UK tax skills and experience advising private equity clients. Join us to be part of a dynamic, inclusive team working on challenging projects that make impactful contributions.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge in UK tax regulations.
• Ability to coach junior team members for their development.
• Experience in advisory roles focused on private equity.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain tax relationships with private equity clients.
• Ensure high-quality tax deliverables are produced on time.
• Incorporate AI use in tax service provision.
• Contribute to the growth of the portfolio companies' tax team.
• Coach and develop junior team members.
• Originate tax opportunities with new and existing clients.

Skills

ACA / CA / CTA

Strong UK tax technical skills

Experience of coaching and developing more junior staff

Experience of advising private equity backed clients

Job description

Location: London

Other locations: Primary Location Only

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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.

The PE portfolio tax team at EY sits within the same group as the M&A tax and funds tax teams, enabling the provision of a comprehensive and joined‑up tax service offering to the PE fund and its portfolio companies. The EY PE portfolio tax team is passionate about advising clients in this space, relishing not only the opportunity to advise on the myriad of tax of tax opportunities and risks that typically apply to such businesses throughout the investment lifecycle, but also forging close relationships with management teams and supporting them on their journey to an eventual exit.

We are looking for exceptional candidates that share the same passion and determination to join our PE portfolio tax team.

Key responsibilities

• Building and maintaining tax relationships with contacts at private equity backed clients.
• Ensuring we provide the highest levels of service to our clients through the timely production of high quality tax deliverables.
• Considering the use of AI and incorporating into the provision of our tax services.
• Being an active part of the portfolio companies tax team, contributing to the growth and development of the team.
• Developing junior team members through coaching and mentoring.
• Building networks and personal relationships both internally and externally.
• Being involved in the origination of tax opportunities on new and existing clients.

Skills and attributes for success

What we look for

• ACA / CA / CTA
• Strong UK tax technical skills
• Experience of coaching and developing more junior staff.
• Experience of advising private equity backed clients.

What we offer you

At EY, we'll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

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