Tax Manager - Funds, Business Tax Services, Northern Ireland

The funds tax team at EY acts for a wide range of UK and international private equity houses and professional partnerships. The services that we deliver include annual UK tax reporting for the private equity house and its UK investors, UK tax transaction analysis, deal and fund structuring and ad hoc tax advisory projects for private equity firms . We work closely with our Private Client Services team advising principals of private equity firms and providing both personal tax compliance and advisory work in relation to their affairs.

The opportunit

yThis is an exciting opportunity for a motivated person to join EY’s specialist Funds Tax team based in Belfast. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to work with our excellent existing clients and intermediaries, providing a great opportunity to build and expand their network and be instrumental in winning new business

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This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing team with a supported flexible approach to working, and proven progression potential. We are currently looking to expand our Funds Tax team and are keen to speak with experienced Tax advisor

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Your key responsibilit

• iesOverall responsibility for management and delivery of UK tax reporting and UK tax transaction analysis for a range of private equity clien
• ts.Provision of development support to junior members of the team through effective supervision, coaching and mentori
• ng.Contribution to people initiatives, including retaining and training our te
• am.Opportunity to be involved in business development opportuniti

es.
Skills and attributes for suc

• cessRelevant/appropriate tax experience in a similar role. Technical and practical knowledge and experience in advising UK and non-UK private equity hou
• ses.Client focused, strategically and commercially aware. Management and delivery of client expectations, ensuring technical excellence and practical/business driven appro
• ach.Strong tax technical ski
• lls.Strong client relationship management skills with ability to develop quality outputs to clie
• nts.Effective time management, ability to remain calm when under pressure to meet deadli
• nes.Excellent communicator in a range of situations both written and o
• ral.Ability to plan and prioritise work, meet deadlines, monitor own budgets and f
• ees.Ability to identify areas of risk, carry out an effective review and know when to refer upwa

rds.
To qualify for the role you must

• haveCTA / ACA / Law qualification / Tax specialist qualification / or breadth of knowledge equivalent to a Tax specialist qualific
• ationStrong tax technical s
• killsExperience of coaching and developing more junior
• staffKnowledge of the taxation of partnerships and private equity

funds
Qualific

• ationsCTA pre
• ferredATT/ACA/CA/ACCA with relevant tax experien
• ce: orDemonstrable experience in a managerial role within a private equity tax enviro

nment.
Ideally you’ll al

• so haveProject management skills, plan and prioritize work, meet deadlines, monitor own
• budgetAbility to solve problems creatively and pragma
• ticallyExperience in private equity fund compliance in the following
• areas:Private equity fund transaction a
• nalysisPrivate equity Partnership computations and
• returnsInvestor Re

porting
What

we offerWe offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and 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, w

• e offer:
  Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever co
• mes next.Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact,
• your way.Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the wor
• ld needs.Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others fin
• d theirs.You can read more here: https://www.ey.com/en_uk/careers/what-its-like-to-