FS Tax Associate - Private Capital

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Associate - Private Capital Tax (Financial Services)

EY’s Private Capital Tax team is the largest such practice in the UK, with an exceptional reputation for sector expertise and close, trusted adviser relationships across a broad range of clients. These include global financial institutions and market-leading boutiques, high and ultra-high net worth individuals, and investment and business structures. The team provides corporate, partnership and personal tax advisory services.

The opportunity

This Associate-level role is suited to someone building their career in tax, with experience or strong interest in corporate, personal, owner-managed business, or mixed tax matters. You do not need to have expertise across all areas to apply; the role is designed to provide broad exposure, structured learning and day-to-day support from experienced tax professionals.

EY’s Private Capital Tax team provides a full suite of tax advisory and compliance services to non-listed, non-publicly traded Financial Services businesses, supporting the UK and international tax affairs of businesses, owners, employees and other stakeholders. The team also works with ultra-high net worth and high-profile individuals, advising on personal tax needs as well as business holdings and investment structures, such as trusts, funds and family companies. This includes asset management businesses, fintechs and other non-listed financial services organisations.

Due to the ongoing success and growth of the team, we have opportunities for motivated individuals to join our London or Manchester offices as part of the Private Capital Tax team. You will receive training, coaching and support to help you develop technical tax knowledge, client relationship skills and a successful career within EY.

Your key responsibilities

• Support the delivery of UK and international tax advisory and compliance work across areas such as UK corporation tax, international tax, income tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax and other relevant matters for individuals, businesses and partnerships.
• Prepare tax research, analysis, calculations, correspondence and draft client deliverables for review by senior team members.
• Work as part of client account teams, supporting long-term relationships and learning how to become a trusted adviser.
• Participate in client communications, including in-person, verbal and written contact, with appropriate guidance and review.
• Collaborate with other EY offices in the UK and overseas to support cross-border matters and broader client projects.
• Assist with communications with HM Revenue & Customs and third parties, including financial institutions, lawyers and wealth advisory businesses.
• Build strong organisational habits by managing assigned tasks, deadlines and documentation to a high professional standard.

Skills and attributes for success

• A developing understanding of UK tax, with a willingness to broaden your knowledge across private capital, personal, corporate and partnership tax matters.
• Curiosity, initiative and enthusiasm for learning in a dynamic and client-focused environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to completing work accurately and professionally.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with confidence to ask questions and contribute to discussions.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and build positive working relationships.
• Good computer literacy and the ability to adapt to new systems and processes.

To qualify for the role you must have

Essential

Desirable

• Some experience in UK tax, accounting, finance or a related professional services environment, or clear evidence of strong interest in tax.
• Initiative, professionalism and confidence to take ownership of tasks with guidance.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

• Studying towards, or willingness to study towards, an appropriate qualification such as ATT, CTA, ACA, CA (ICAS) or equivalent.
• Exposure to corporate, personal, owner-managed business, partnership, financial services or private client tax matters.
• Experience preparing tax analysis, computations, tax returns, client correspondence or professional reports.

What we look for

Our Private Capital Team focuses on advising individuals, owner-managed businesses, investment structures, global financial institutions and market-leading boutiques on all aspects of their tax affairs, working with specialist teams across EY’s wider tax and professional services business. We want to hear from candidates who are looking for a broad and varied foundation in tax, are motivated to learn, and are excited by the challenges of working in this dynamic environment.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your own and your team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from engaging colleagues across the team.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that is right for you.

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service while allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you achieve a lifestyle balance.

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