Manager – Private Tax – London

Overview

As a Manager in EY’s Private Tax team in London, you will lead advisory on complex, cross-border tax matters for a diverse client base. You will work closely with entrepreneurial and PE-backed businesses to extract value from tax structures and transactions, while mentoring junior colleagues. The role sits at the intersection of technical excellence and client service, delivering practical, commercial tax advice. You’ll operate within EY’s global network to support multi-country engagements and ongoing client stewardship.

Pay / Benefits

• global exposure
• career progression
• support & coaching
• flexible working (hybrid model)
• competitive salary and benefits
• inclusive culture

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Drive business development and identify new opportunities
• Manage delivery of complex tax consulting projects
• Ensure technical excellence and a practical, business-driven approach
• Supervise, coach, and mentor junior team members
• Contribute to team initiatives including training, retention, and development

Key requirements

• Client-focused with strategic and commercial awareness
• Excellent tax technical expertise
• Proven relationship management and communication skills
• Confident negotiator able to articulate and defend opinions
• Business development experience
• Strong time management under pressure
• Project management skills with a delivery and budget focus
• Experience advising AIM-listed, PE-backed, family-owned, and OMBs
• Creative and pragmatic problem-solver
• ACA / CTA / Tax Inspectors qualification (or equivalent) or Law qualification

• Client-focused
• Strong communication (written and verbal)
• Relationship management
• Tax advisory expertise
• International tax and cross-border planning
• Project management

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