Private Equity Portfolio Tax - Newly Qualified CTA / Finalist

Pro-Tax; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international tax advisor in London is seeking a motivated Tax professional to join its Private Equity Portfolio Tax team. In this role, you will provide key support on complex, high-profile transactions, while developing your technical expertise. Ideal candidates are CTA qualified or in the final stages of study, with a strong foundation in UK tax and excellent analytical skills. This position offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Salary up to late £50's

Potential sign-on bonus

Flexible working arrangements

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• CTA qualified or in the final stages of study.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide post-acquisition support and integration planning.
• Perform cash tax modelling and forecasting.
• Conduct tax due diligence for acquisitions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Education

CTA qualification or in final stages

Solid UK tax knowledge

Job description

Overview

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a world-class International Tax & Transactions team, working with some of the most exciting private equity-backed businesses in the market. The Opportunity: This specialist Private Equity Portfolio Tax team sits alongside the firm's M&A and Funds Tax practices, providing a fully joined-up service to private equity funds and their portfolio companies. The team advises across the entire investment lifecycle - from acquisition through growth and reorganisation, to eventual exit. You'll gain hands-on exposure to complex, high-profile transactions while developing your technical expertise and commercial understanding of how private equity operates. You'll be supported by experienced managers and directors, and enjoy direct client contact from the outset. This role offers incredible variety, exposure and learning potential - ideal for ambitious tax professionals ready to step into an advisory environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Post-acquisition support and integration planning
• Cash tax modelling and forecasting
• Group simplifications and reorganisations
• Exit readiness and transaction preparation
• Tax due diligence and structuring advice for bolt-on acquisitions
• Carve-outs, refinancings and disposals
• Tax compliance, reporting and governance

About You

You'll be motivated, commercially curious and eager to build a career in Private Equity tax. You might already have some experience in corporate or transaction tax, or simply a strong foundation in UK tax and a desire to specialise.

• Essential skills and experience:
  • CTA (or equivalent) qualified, or in the final stages of study
  • Solid UK tax knowledge gained in practice or an in-house environment
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Enthusiastic team player with a proactive attitude and eagerness to learn

• Ideally, you'll also have:
  • Exposure to corporate, M&A, or transaction tax work
  • A genuine interest in private equity and how deals are structured

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to late £50's plus potential sign-on bonus
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Continuous professional development and learning support
• Exposure to high-profile private equity clients and complex tax projects
• A collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team culture

If you're a newly qualified or soon-to-qualify Tax professional looking to fast-track your career in Private Equity Tax, this is the perfect platform to do it.

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