Director, Portfolio Tax, London

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 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 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

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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