Tax Manager - Private Equity Portfolio Tax

Pro-Tax; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax advisory firm in London seeks a tax professional to manage private equity-backed clients and deliver high-quality tax advice across the investment lifecycle. This role involves collaborating with senior team members and contributing to business development initiatives. Ideal candidates will have strong technical knowledge and excellent communication skills, with an interest in the Private Equity sector.

Benefits

Supportive and flexible working environment

Structured career progression opportunities

Access to continuous learning and professional development

Qualifications

• Experience advising private equity-backed or large corporate clients on tax matters.
• Confidence in a commercial, client-facing role.
• Interest in developing your career within the Private Equity sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of private equity-backed clients.
• Lead the preparation and delivery of UK and international tax advice.
• Support senior team members on complex transactions and advisory projects.

Skills

Strong technical grounding in corporate or transaction tax

Excellent communication skills

Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Education

ACA, CTA, or equivalent qualification

Job description

The Opportunity

This growing Private Equity Portfolio Tax team sits alongside the firm's M&A and Funds Tax specialists, providing a comprehensive, joined-up service to PE houses and their investments. The team supports clients throughout the investment lifecycle - from acquisition and growth through to exit - delivering commercial, pragmatic tax advice across a broad range of projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of private equity-backed clients, acting as a key point of contact
• Lead the preparation and delivery of high-quality UK and international tax advice across the investment lifecycle
• Support senior team members on complex transactions and advisory projects, including:
• Post-acquisition support and integration
• Cash tax modelling and forecasting
• Group simplification and reorganisation
• Exit readiness and structuring advice
• Tax due diligence, carve-outs and vendor assistance
• Collaborate with colleagues across M&A and Funds Tax to provide an integrated client offering
• Contribute to the development and coaching of junior team members
• Play an active role in business development initiatives and proposals

About You

You'll be a confident, ambitious tax professional who thrives in a commercial, client-facing role. You enjoy the variety and challenge of working with private equity-backed businesses and want to deepen your technical expertise while taking ownership of client relationships.

• ACA, CTA, or equivalent qualification (or working towards)
• Strong technical grounding in corporate or transaction tax
• Experience advising PE-backed or large corporate clients on tax matters
• Excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Exposure to M&A or group structuring work
• An interest in developing your career within the Private Equity sector
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for learning

What’s on Offer

• Exposure to complex and high-profile projects across multiple sectors
• A supportive, inclusive and flexible working environment
• Structured career progression with genuine opportunities for advancement
• Access to continuous learning and professional development

If you're looking to step up in your tax career and join a team that's shaping the future of Private Equity tax - we'd love to hear from you.

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