Tax Manager

Cedar; Slough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar in London is seeking a Tax Manager to act as the in-house tax function for a portfolio of private markets clients, advising on US and international tax matters, reporting and operations. The role blends advisory work with hands-on tax process oversight and offer high visibility with senior stakeholders.

You will collaborate with experienced tax professionals, develop cross-border tax solutions, and help navigate FATCA, CRS, W-8 forms, and evolving tax reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience with international tax, investment structures, cross-border reporting or fund-related matters is advantageous.
• Essential: solid US tax knowledge and tax operations (e.g., FATCA/ CRS).

Responsibilities

• Act as in-house tax adviser for private markets portfolios.
• Oversee tax processes, reporting and advisory work across jurisdictions.
• Engage with senior stakeholders and investment managers to deliver cross-border tax solutions.

Skills

US tax

Cross-border tax

Fund structures

Client relationship

Education

Qualified tax professional

Job description

Tax Manager | Private Markets | London

Not sure you're ready to move fully in-house, but looking to step away from the traditional professional services model?

This opportunity offers a genuine alternative. You'll effectively act as the in-house tax function for a portfolio of sophisticated private markets clients, becoming a trusted adviser on a broad range of strategic, operational and cross-border tax matters. It combines the variety and technical challenge of advisory work with the commercial exposure, ownership and stakeholder interaction typically associated with an in-house role.

A leading professional services firm is seeking a Tax Manager to join a specialist team supporting private markets clients across a wide range of US and international tax, reporting and operational matters.

This is a broad, commercially focused position working with investment managers and their fund structures across multiple jurisdictions. The role combines technical tax advisory work with oversight of ongoing tax processes, transaction support and direct interaction with senior stakeholders.

The successful candidate will work closely with experienced tax professionals on complex international matters while helping clients navigate evolving tax and reporting requirements. Rather than delivering isolated projects, you'll develop long-term relationships with clients and play an active role in supporting their day-to-day tax function.

What's on offer?

• Exposure to sophisticated private markets structures and investment platforms.
• A blend of advisory, operational and strategic tax work.
• Direct access to decision-makers and senior client stakeholders.
• The opportunity to operate as a trusted adviser and extension of clients' internal teams.
• Strong career development within a growing and highly regarded practice.
• A collaborative, high-performing environment with genuine responsibility from day one.

Ideal background

You’ll likely be a qualified tax professional with experience gained within professional services, asset management or a related environment. Experience covering international tax, investment structures, cross-border reporting or fund-related matters would be advantageous.

The essential skill is with US tax and Tax ops especially w-8 forms and/ or FATCA/ CRS entity classification.

This role would suit someone who enjoys combining technical tax work with commercial problem-solving, building relationships with clients and taking ownership of complex matters in a fast-paced, international environment.

Unfortunately at this stage, no sponsorship is available so you must have Right to Work in the UK.