Director Private Client Services

Ernst & Young GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm based in Leeds is seeking an experienced Tax Director or Senior Tax Manager to join their Private Tax team. The successful candidate will engage with a high-caliber client portfolio and drive new business growth. Key responsibilities include managing complex consulting projects and supporting the development of junior staff. An ACA/CA/CTA qualification and strong personal tax expertise are essential. Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements provided.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Career progression opportunities

Global exposure

Competitive salary and benefits

Support and coaching from industry experts

Diversity and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Strong personal tax technical expertise is required.
• Proven record of business development skills.
• Experience advising various client types including PE-backed and AIM-listed.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development through networking.
• Manage delivery of complex consulting projects.
• Support development of junior team members.

Skills

Client-focused

Tax technical expertise

Relationship management

Negotiation skills

Business development

Project management

Coaching and mentoring

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

ACA/CA/CTA or equivalent qualification

Job description

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Requisition ID: 1644831

About EY Tax

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 technical expertise, innovation and 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 Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and ambitious Tax Director or Senior Tax Manager to join EY’s specialist Private Tax team based in Leeds. You’ll be working with a high-calibre client portfolio, expanding your professional network, and playing a key role in driving new business growth. We’re seeking an experienced professional with a strong local market presence, a proven record of building relationships with clients and stakeholders, and a passion for delivering exceptional service.

Our Personal Tax specialists within EY Private Tax work with a diverse range of individuals — including chief executives, entrepreneurs, private equity and hedge fund principals, family offices, and high-profile individuals — to plan and manage their personal tax affairs.

• Tax return preparation and compliance
• Wealth structuring and optimisation from a global tax perspective
• Estate, succession, and inheritance tax planning

Our client base is a mix of UK and non-UK domiciled and resident individuals, and we frequently collaborate across EY’s international network to deliver comprehensive, cross-border tax solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive business development opportunities through your network and collaboration with colleagues across EY’s service lines (e.g., Audit, Corporate Finance, or wider Tax teams)
• Manage the successful delivery of technically complex and demanding consulting projects, ensuring technical excellence and a practical, business-focused approach
• Provide development support to junior team members through effective supervision, coaching, and mentoring
• Contribute to people initiatives, including team retention, development, and training
• Play a significant role in the management of the team — both strategically and operationally — while overseeing junior staff development and assignments

Skills and Attributes for Success

You’ll have:

• Client-focused, with strong strategic and commercial awareness
• Strong personal tax technical expertise
• Excellent relationship management and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Confident negotiator who can articulate and sustain well-reasoned opinions
• Proven business development skills — able to identify and convert opportunities into work
• Effective time and project management; able to meet deadlines under pressure
• Experience advising a range of clients, including AIM-listed, PE-backed, family-owned, and OMB businesses
• Creative, pragmatic problem-solver with a flexible, change-oriented mindset
• Collaborative team player who integrates quickly and builds trust
• ACA/CA/CTA/ Tax Inspectors qualification (with full technical training), Law qualification, or equivalent tax specialist qualification
• Strong tax technical knowledge and experience
• Demonstrated business development capability
• Proven experience coaching and developing junior staff

What we Offer

At EY, we’ll help you develop future-focused skills and gain world-class experiences. You’ll be empowered in a flexible environment and supported by a diverse, inclusive culture of globally connected teams that fuel your extraordinary talents.

• Global Exposure: Work with international clients and teams across EY’s global network.
• Career Progression: Develop new skills, take on leadership roles, and grow your career.
• Support & Coaching: Learn from industry experts and be mentored by senior leaders.
• Flexible Working: We support hybrid working and work-life balance. Two days in the office.
• Total Rewards Package: Competitive salary, benefits, and exclusive EY perks.
• Inclusive Culture: Work in an environment that celebrates diversity and authenticity.

Ready to lead, inspire, and make an impact? Apply now!

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