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Private Equity Lead
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You will be joining a highly respected independent accountancy and advisory firm with a strong reputation for supporting entrepreneurial, high-growth businesses. Known for its collaborative culture, partner-led service and commitment to delivering exceptional client experiences, the firm continues to expand its specialist tax capability. With a growing presence in the private equity and transactions market, this is an exciting opportunity to take a senior role within an ambitious and forward-thinking organisation.
Your new role
As the Private Equity Tax Lead, you will take ownership of developing and delivering the firm's private equity tax proposition. In this strategic and client-facing role, you will:
- Lead tax advisory projects across the private equity lifecycle, including structuring, due diligence, management incentivisation and post-deal planning.
- Advise both private equity funds and their portfolio companies on UK corporate and shareholder tax matters.
- Build and grow long-term relationships with key clients, investors and intermediaries.
- Collaborate closely with the corporate finance and broader advisory teams to deliver seamless, integrated solutions.
- Take a leading role in business development, identifying opportunities and contributing to the growth of the private equity tax offering.
- Mentor and support junior team members, helping to build internal capability in this specialist area.
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This role offers genuine scope to shape a high-growth service line and play a major strategic role within the tax leadership team.
What You'll Need To Succeed
- Significant experience advising private equity clients or working on tax aspects of M&A and transactions.
- Strong technical knowledge of UK corporate tax, shareholder tax and deal-related tax issues.
- Proven ability to lead complex advisory projects and deliver commercially focused solutions.
- Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders, investors and management teams.
- A commercial mindset with a strong interest in business development and market engagement.
- CTA, ACA or equivalent professional qualification is highly desirable.
What You'll Get In Return
- A senior leadership role with the autonomy to shape and grow the private equity tax offering.
- Competitive salary, benefits package and performance-related incentives.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support your work-life balance.
- Clear progression opportunities in a firm that values ambition, expertise and innovation.
- The chance to work closely with high-growth, entrepreneurial clients and leading dealmakers.
- A supportive culture with strong partner involvement and genuine investment in your development.
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