Director, Portfolio Tax

Ernst & Young GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm is seeking a Tax Advisor for its Private Equity portfolio team in Greater London. The ideal candidate will possess strong UK tax technical skills and experience in advising private equity clients. You will build relationships with CFOs, ensure timely delivery of tax services, and contribute to team management. The firm offers a flexible environment where you can develop future-focused skills and empower your career. Join the team and make a lasting impact in a collaborative setting.

Benefits

Future-focused skills development

Diverse and inclusive culture

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Strong technical skills in UK tax.
• Experience in developing junior staff.
• Familiarity with private equity clients.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain tax relationships with CFOs.
• Ensure timely production of high-quality tax deliverables.
• Incorporate AI into tax services.
• Contribute to strategy and management of portfolio companies.
• Build networks and personal relationships.
• Develop junior team members.
• Assist with origination of tax opportunities.

Skills

UK tax technical skills

Coaching and developing staff

Advising private equity clients

Education

ACA / CA / CTA

Job description

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The opportunity

EY Tax is a market leader, renowned for delivering sustainable growth and empowering our people to shape their own careers. Our diverse, collaborative team advises on high-profile transactions, combining technicalexpertise,innovationand a genuine focus on continuous development. Join us to work on challenging, multi-country projects in a supportive, dynamic environment where your impact truly matters.

The PE portfolio tax team at EY works alongside the M&A tax and funds tax teams to deliver a comprehensive, integrated tax service to PE funds and their portfolio companies. We are passionate about advising clients throughout the investment lifecycle, addressing tax opportunities and risks while building strong relationships with management teams and supporting them through to exit. We are seeking exceptional candidates who share this passion and determination to join our team.

Key responsibilities

• Building and maintaining tax relationships with CFOs, financial controllers and heads of tax at private equity backed clients.
• Ensuring we provide the highest levels of service to our clients through the timely production of high quality tax deliverables.
• Considering the use of AI and incorporating into the provision of our tax services.
• Being an active part of the portfolio companies tax team, contributing to the strategy and management of the team.
• Building networks and personal relationships both internally and externally.
• Developing junior team members through coaching and mentoring.
• Assisting partners and directors with the origination of tax opportunities on new and existing clients.

Skills and attributes for success

What we look for

• ACA / CA / CTA
• Strong UK tax technical skills
• Experience of coaching and developing more junior staff.
• Experience of advising private equity backed clients.

What we offer you

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