Financial Services Tax & Law US Global Compliance & Reporting SALT Manager

Ernst & Young GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking a SALT Manager in London to oversee US state tax compliance for private equity funds. The role involves researching legislation, explaining tax impacts to clients, and coaching junior staff. Candidates should have a CPA or equivalent, with experience in state taxation and project management skills. Ideal for motivated professionals looking to excel in a dynamic environment with a focus on asset management.

Qualifications

• Current CPA, EA or equivalent qualification or Degree/master’s degree in accounting or taxation.
• Extensive experience in preparing and reviewing state partnership and corporation tax returns.
• Extensive experience with computing state taxable income, including apportionment and withholding.

Responsibilities

• Oversee private equity fund US state tax compliance engagements.
• Research US state tax legislation and explain the impact to clients.
• Coach junior staff members and coordinate multiple engagement teams.

Skills

Positive attitude and willingness to be a team player

Excellent time and project management skills

Proficiency in US state taxation

Practical understanding of state tax concepts

Proficiency in reviewing state tax returns

Experience advising clients on US state tax implications

Proficiency in juggling multiple priorities

Education

Current CPA, EA or equivalent qualification or Degree/master’s degree in accounting or taxation

Extensive experience in preparing and reviewing state partnership and corporation tax returns

Extensive experience with computing state taxable income

In-depth knowledge of Go Systems tax preparation software

Job description

Financial Services Tax & Law - US Global Compliance & Reporting - SALT ManagerTax

Location: London

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Jan 16, 2026

Requisition ID: 1676532

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The opportunity

Our London based team of US-qualified tax professionals is a growing practice of 50+ individuals focused on providing exceptional client service to the asset management industry including hedge funds, debt funds, private equity funds and real estate funds and their management companies.

The team is highly dynamic and is looking for motivated, energetic and collaborative individuals to join the US team in London. The team is looking for managers, specifically with US state and local income tax experience in the financial services industry, to help grow the team this year.

Your key responsibilities

The role will primarily involve overseeing private equity fund US state tax compliance engagements for clients with appropriate consideration of risk, operational, and tax technical issues.

Researching US state tax legislation and explaining the impact to asset management clients will be required as part of contributing to tax consulting projects.

You will be working in a dynamic environment, and you will be expected to coach junior staff members (both onshore and offshore) and share your knowledge and experience with the entire team.

You will also be expected to coordinate multiple engagement teams’ schedules and deadlines.

Skills and attributes for success

What we look for

• Positive attitude and willingness to be a team player.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• Proficiency in US state taxation.
• A practical understanding of state tax concepts such as nexus, state apportionment, unitary filings, fund of fund reporting, state tax withholding, etc.
• Proficiency in reviewing state tax partnership and corporation returns, including state combined corporate filings.
• Experience advising clients on the US state tax implications of employee travel/work location; US investments; and fund structures.
• Proficiency in juggling multiple priorities while managing internal and external stakeholders.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Current CPA, EA or equivalent qualification or Degree / master’s degree in accounting or taxation (or equivalent).
• Extensive experience in preparing and reviewing state partnership and corporation tax returns.
• Extensive experience with computing state taxable income including state apportionment and state tax withholding or estimated payments.
• In-depth knowledge of Go Systems tax preparation software or similar system.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Ability to manage large scale fund compliance projects involving 2,500+ hours, multiple funds/deliverables, and cross-border teams of 10+ individuals.
• Ability to liaise directly with non-tax stakeholders at your clients to explain US tax concepts at a practical level.

What we offer you

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