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Private Business Senior Manager

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Seniority
Lead / management
Country
GB
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
27 Sept 2026

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the posting

Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

General Tax Consulting

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

About the role

Our Private Business team specialise in providing corporate tax advice to privately owned and Private Equity backed businesses together with owners and management teams on all aspects of tax in the UK and abroad including shareholder issues.

Our curious minds and collaborative spirit enables us to work together, helping clients navigate the ever changing tax landscape. As part of the team you’ll be actively encouraged to consult, to share specialist knowledge and new ideas as we continue to innovate to deliver best in class service.

A key role in a growing team, working closely with experienced Private Business Partners and Directors to develop new client relationships (including many well-known household names), identifying, and pursuing new opportunities from within our market.

What your days will look like

Ownership for a diverse and broad portfolio of client engagements, including privately owned and private equity portfolio companies advising on tax technical issues

Developing significant market relationships with clients and internal stakeholders

Collaborating across the firm when delivering complex projects / events

Maintaining an expert level of relevant tax knowledge (both UK and overseas) staying including changes in tax law and legislation.

The successful candidate will possess initiative, drive, and the proven ability to work with and help lead a growing team, possessing the personal skills to maintain deep, trusted long-term relationships with our clients and contacts in the market.

Must possess a ACA and/or CTA qualification (or international equivalent)

Relevant and up-to-date UK (and some overseas) tax knowledge

Varied experience of more complex tax issues facing privately or family-owned businesses, private equity portfolio companies and business owners.

Project management skills - able to manage several client projects simultaneously

Stakeholder management and coaching ethos

Excellent written communication - including reports, technical memos

What you’ll receive from us

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Account Reconciliation, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Tax, Calculating Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Compliance Oversight, Compliance Support, Corporate Tax Planning, Corporate Tax Self Assessment, Creativity, Direct Tax, Domestic Restructuring (Taxes), Drafting Tax Documents, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Statement Analysis, Inclusion, Income Tax Provisions, Influence {+ 38 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

Original posting on PwC's site ↗

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