Tax Manager - Wealth & Asset Management

Ernst & Young GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking a Manager in Wealth & Asset Management Tax in Manchester. This role involves managing complex tax advisory projects and building strong client relationships. Successful candidates will have proven experience in tax advisory for asset management and the ability to mentor junior staff. The firm offers a competitive salary, flexible working conditions, and a diverse, inclusive culture that supports career progression. Join to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Career progression support

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Strong tax advisory experience in asset management.
• Ability to manage and mentor junior staff.
• Experience with international tax matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage tax advisory projects across a range of matters.
• Build deep client relationships and become a trusted advisor.
• Drive business development and win new work.

Skills

Tax advisory experience

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Strong verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Coaching and mentoring abilities

Education

ACA / CTA / Tax Inspectors qualification

Job description

Manager - Wealth & Asset Management Tax - London/Manchester

Location: London

Other locations: Anywhere in Country

Date: Oct 8, 2025

Requisition ID: 1593518

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

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

We’re seeking Managers to join our FS Private Capital team, bringing strong tax advisory experience in asset management — including international fund structuring and UK corporate tax. You’ll lead key client relationships, broaden your exposure, and help drive strategic growth across asset management and private capital.

EY’s FS Private Capital Tax team, based in London and Manchester, advises leading UK businesses, US inbound groups, and global asset managers across hedge funds, private equity, credit, and real estate.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage thesuccessful delivery of technically complex and demanding tax advisory projects across a range of matters including fund tax, international tax, UK corporation tax, UK income tax, capital gains tax, and other tax matters relevant to the Wealth and Asset Management sector.
• Aligned to a portfolio of long-term accounts, which you can build deep relationships with, and become their trusted advisor.
• Help people to develop through effectively supervising, coaching and mentoring staff.
• Role in the management of the team both in terms of strategy and operations andthrough managing staff development and assignments.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Proactive business development to win new work.
• Interaction with other EY offices both in the UK and overseas.
• Contact with HM Revenue & Customs and other third parties, including major financial institutions, lawyers and wealth advisory businesses.

Skills and Attributes for Succes

• Demonstrated track record of providing tax advice to asset management clients and their funds, including on international tax matters.
• Familiarity with the alternative asset management and/or private assets industry, with hedge funds, private equity funds and credit funds being of particular interest.
• Experience across a range of fund tax matters, including fund formation, acquisitions and disposals of assets, reorganisations, and asset management structures.
• Evidence of client-centricity and contributing to a culture of exceptional client service, including strong client relationship management skills with ability to grow client relationships and prepare quality deliverables for clients
• The ability to work collaboratively and flexibly as part of a team and to contribute to people culture within team or wider firm.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including explaining complex tax topics and recommendations to a non-tax audience.
• Attention to detail and the ability to complete work to a high professional standard.
• Enthusiastic team player with ability to create, sustain and lead effective teams
• Ensure delivery of quality work and take day to day leadership of delivery team
• ACA / CTA / Tax Inspectors with full Technical Training course / Law qualification / Taxspecialist qualification
• Strong tax technical skills
• Initiative, professionalism and confidence
• Experience of coaching and developing junior staff
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• The ability to motivate a team; manage, mentor and train junior staff and work with peoplefrom across the business
• Asset Management tax advisory experience within an accounting firm or law firm

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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