Private Tax Consultant

VanRath; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious recruitment firm in Northern Ireland seeks an experienced tax professional for a leadership role within a specialist Funds Tax team. The role involves managing UK tax compliance and advisory work for private equity clients, requiring strong expertise in funds tax and excellent client management skills. Candidates should have a background in tax compliance and a commercial mindset, with strong organizational abilities. This position offers a flexible, hybrid working environment alongside opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Clear progression pathway

Flexible working environment

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in UK funds tax or partnership taxation.
• Proven ability to manage and deliver complex tax compliance work.
• Excellent communication skills and client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Lead UK tax compliance and reporting for private equity houses.
• Manage and review UK tax transaction analysis and deal support.
• Deliver technically complex advisory projects.

Skills

UK funds tax

Private equity tax

Client relationship management

Coaching and mentoring

Commercial mindset

Organisational skills

Education

CTA preferred

ACA / ACCA / CA / ATT with relevant experience

Job description

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional to join a specialist Funds Tax team supporting a high-quality portfolio of UK and international private equity clients.
The role offers exposure to a broad mix of compliance and advisory work, including UK tax reporting, transaction analysis, fund structuring and ad hoc advisory projects. You will work closely with other specialist teams, including private client tax professionals, advising principals and investors within private equity structures.
This position is well suited to someone looking to step into a leadership role within a fast-growing team, offering strong progression prospects, client exposure and a flexible approach to working.

What You Will Do

• Lead the delivery of UK tax compliance and reporting for private equity houses and their UK investors.
• Manage and review UK tax transaction analysis, deal support and fund structuring work.
• Deliver technically complex advisory projects with a practical, commercial focus.
• Act as a trusted adviser to clients, managing relationships and expectations.
• Coach, mentor and develop junior members of the team through effective supervision and review.
• Play an active role in team development, people initiatives and talent retention.
• Contribute to business development activities, identifying and converting new opportunities.
• Support the strategic and operational management of the wider funds tax team.

What's in It for You

• Opportunity to join a fast-growing and highly regarded specialist tax team.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of UK and international private equity clients.
• Clear and supported progression pathway within the firm.
• Flexible and hybrid working environment.
• Strong emphasis on learning, development and leadership progression.
• Inclusive and collaborative culture where individual contribution is valued.

Requirements

• Strong experience in UK funds tax, private equity tax or partnership taxation.
• Proven ability to manage and deliver complex tax compliance and advisory work.
• Excellent client relationship management and communication skills.
• Experience coaching, mentoring and developing junior staff.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to identify and pursue business development opportunities.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

Qualifications

• CTA preferred; or
• ACA / ACCA / CA / ATT with relevant funds or private equity tax experience; or
• Demonstrable experience operating at Manager level within a funds or private equity tax environment.

What's the next step?

If you think this role may be of interest to you, or you wish to discuss any other senior accountancy jobs in Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Emma Jayne Bowen at VANRATH or on LinkedIn in the strictest confidence.

Why VANRATH will help you secure your next role:

Established in 2000, VANRATH has become a market leader in Northern Ireland. This success is a direct result of our dedication to confidentiality, professionalism, and the wealth of knowledge held by our Senior Consultants. VANRATH has a proven record of pairing the best local talent with leading businesses.