Private Equity Portfolio, Manager, Deals Tax

Big 4 Deals Tax, Private Equity Portfolio Manager job, London, permanent, flexible

Your new company

As one of the teams within Deals Tax, this firm's Portfolio team advises Private Equity backed businesses, working collaboratively with other specialisms to drive value and help their clients succeed at all stages of the deal lifecycle.

This firm's team is fuelled by open and curious minds who are passionate about their work. The team has a welcoming, inclusive and supportive culture, where you will experience unparalleled opportunities to develop your career. You'll work on complex and challenging projects and gain experience working with prestigious and diverse PE backed clients - from large multinational organisations to more fledgling developing businesses.

The role is based in London, although the wider team operates on a national basis, so that no matter where individuals are located, they bring the best experts to their clients and the broadest range of opportunities to their people. Their client base is truly international and they pride themselves on the strength of their network.

Your new role

The role would suit a candidate with a strong corporate tax background, a good awareness of other taxes, as well as experience of managing client accounts. Experience of transaction work and/or the Private Equity market is desirable, but not essential as full training and support would be provided.

Responsibilities:

* You will be responsible for managing members of a growing team and providing tax advisory services to a range of PE portfolio company clients.
* Manage and deliver bespoke tax advice in relation to PE portfolio companies
* Build and maintain relationships with clients and junior members of the team. In particular, working closely with clients to provide proactive, innovative and commercial tax advice.
* Seek specialist input from other parts of tax, non-UK teams and other lines of service.
* Be proactive in seeking business development opportunities helping to identify and progress opportunities with new/existing clients.
* Use technical knowledge and experience to help develop strategies to solve complex technical challenges for clients.
* Take responsibility for developing your own and the team's technical and business acumen; keeping up to date with business and economic issues, industry insights and sharing your experience and technical knowledge as part of a team to solve important problems.

What you'll need to succeed

Essential skills & experience

* Chartered Accountant (ACCA, ICAEW, ICAS, CAI) or Chartered Tax Advisor (ATT, CTA) or equivalent international or legal professional qualification.
* Significant UK corporate tax skills as well as good awareness of other taxes (VAT, employment taxes, management taxes etc)
* You will have a flexible approach and be able to manage a number of clients / projects simultaneously
* You will have experience of developing and maintaining strong relationships, both internally and with clients.
* You will need strong analytical skills and a proven ability to solve complex problems in a collaborative and creative way.
* You will have experience of project managing and delegating work within a team context, with excellent communication skills.
* You will have a focus on self-development and in the development of others in your teams.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.

What you need to do now
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