Tax Manager - Wealth & Asset Management

EY; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Tax Manager to join its Wealth and Asset Management team. This role involves delivering complex tax advisory projects and managing client relationships while mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in asset management tax advisory and a passion for developing new business opportunities. With a focus on collaboration and high-quality service, this position offers a dynamic environment for professional growth. Join a team that values diversity and supports flexible working arrangements to promote a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Health and Well-being Support

Career Development Opportunities

Competitive Remuneration Package

Qualifications

• Proven experience providing tax advice to asset management clients.
• Strong technical tax skills and client management abilities.
• Experience coaching and developing junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex tax advisory projects across various tax areas.
• Manage a portfolio of long-term client accounts.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor team members.

Skills

Tax Advisory

Client Relationship Management

International Tax

Asset Management Knowledge

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Leadership

Education

ACA / CTA / Law Qualification

Tax Specialist Qualification

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Wealth and Asset Management Tax – Private Capital

Tax Manager

EY’s Financial Services (FS) Tax practice is the largest in the UK, renowned for sector expertise and trusted client relationships across a broad range of FS clients including global financial institutions, market-leading boutiques, new entrants, and disruptors.

The Opportunity

EY's Private Capital Team focuses on advising the Wealth and Asset Management sector, with offices in London, Manchester, and Newcastle. The team includes specialists across various alternative asset classes such as hedge funds, private equity, credit funds, and real estate. Our clients include leading UK-based businesses, US inbound clients, and established UK, European, and global asset managers. We aim to expand across all asset classes and seek exceptional candidates to join us.

We also advise principals of these firms, offering personal tax compliance and advisory services. Our international network enables us to provide cross-border tax advisory and transactional support.

We are recruiting Tax Managers with experience in asset management tax advisory, including international tax fund structuring and UK corporate tax issues, to support our growth in the FS Private Capital team.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Deliver complex tax advisory projects across fund tax, international tax, UK corporation tax, income tax, and capital gains tax.
• Manage a portfolio of long-term client accounts, building strong relationships and becoming a trusted advisor.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor team members to support their development.
• Contribute to team strategy and operations, managing staff development and assignments.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Proactively develop new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with other EY offices domestically and internationally.
• Engage with HM Revenue & Customs and other third parties, including financial institutions, lawyers, and wealth advisors.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Proven experience providing tax advice to asset management clients, including on international matters.
• Knowledge of the alternative asset management and private assets industry, especially hedge funds, private equity, and credit funds.
• Experience with fund formation, acquisitions, disposals, reorganisations, and asset management structures.
• Strong client relationship management skills and a focus on delivering high-quality work.
• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute positively to team culture.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex tax topics clearly.
• Attention to detail and commitment to professional standards.
• Enthusiastic team player with leadership qualities.

Minimum Qualifications

• ACA / CTA / Tax Inspectors with full technical training / Law qualification / Tax specialist qualification.
• Strong technical tax skills.
• Initiative, professionalism, and confidence.
• Experience coaching and developing junior staff.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Experience in asset management tax advisory within an accounting or law firm.

What We Look For

We seek Manager-level candidates eager to take on greater responsibilities within a leading team specializing in tax services for the asset management sector. Candidates should thrive in a dynamic environment and be motivated by new challenges and opportunities.

What Working At EY Offers

We provide a competitive remuneration package, including support for flexible working and career development through our Total Rewards program. Benefits include holidays, health and well-being support, insurance, savings, and discounts. We also offer:

• Support, coaching, and feedback from engaging colleagues.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and advance your career.
• Flexible working arrangements tailored to your needs.

EY is committed to diversity and inclusion and considers flexible working arrangements. While client-facing roles may require travel and on-site presence, our flexible policies aim to support a healthy work-life balance.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services, we are dedicated to building a better working world. We invest in our people with training, opportunities, and creative freedom, ensuring the EY experience is impactful and lasting.