Our Purpose

At EY, we're dedicated to building a better working world. As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services, we leverage our finance products, expertise, and systems to create a culture of continuous improvement. Our training, opportunities, and creative freedom empower you to innovate and impact our network of over 300,000 professionals and one million alumni. At EY, you lead, inspire, and bring our purpose to life, both during your tenure and beyond. 

 

The Team

Our Personal Tax specialists within EY Private Tax work with a diverse range of individuals — including chief executives, entrepreneurs, private equity and hedge fund principals, family offices, and high-profile individuals — to plan and manage their personal tax affairs.

Our work includes:

Tax return preparation and compliance Wealth structuring and optimisation from a global tax perspective Estate, succession, and inheritance tax planning

Our client base is a mix of UK and non-UK domiciled and resident individuals, and we frequently collaborate across EY’s international network to deliver comprehensive, cross-border tax solutions.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and ambitious Tax Director or Senior Tax Manager to join EY’s specialist Private Tax team based in Leeds.

 

You’ll have the opportunity to work with a high-calibre client portfolio, expand your professional network, and play a key role in driving new business growth. We’re seeking an experienced professional with a strong local market presence, a proven record of building relationships with clients and stakeholders, and a passion for delivering exceptional service.

Join us at a time of investment and growth — and help shape the future of EY Private Tax in the North.

Key Responsibilities

Drive business development opportunities through your network and collaboration with colleagues across EY’s service lines (e.g., Audit, Corporate Finance, or wider Tax teams) Manage the successful delivery of technically complex and demanding consulting projects, ensuring technical excellence and a practical, business-focused approach Provide development support to junior team members through effective supervision, coaching, and mentoring Contribute to people initiatives, including team retention, development, and training Play a significant role in the management of the team — both strategically and operationally — while overseeing junior staff development and assignments

About you

Client-focused, with strong strategic and commercial awareness Strong personal tax technical expertise Excellent relationship management and communication skills (written and verbal) Confident negotiator who can articulate and sustain well-reasoned opinions Proven business development skills — able to identify and convert opportunities into work Effective time and project management; able to meet deadlines under pressure Experience advising a range of clients, including AIM-listed, PE-backed, family-owned, and OMB businesses Creative, pragmatic problem-solver with a flexible, change-oriented mindset Collaborative team player who integrates quickly and builds trust

To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have:

ACA/CA/CTA/ Tax Inspectors qualification (with full technical training), Law qualification, or equivalent tax specialist qualification Strong tax technical knowledge and experience Demonstrated business development capability Proven experience coaching and developing junior staff

 

What We Offer

Global Exposure: Work with international clients and collaborate across EY’s global network. Career Progression: Lead high-impact projects and shape your professional journey. Support & Coaching: Learn from industry leaders and receive ongoing mentoring. Flexible Working: Hybrid model (minimum two days in the office) with a focus on work-life balance. Total Rewards: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and exclusive EY perks. Inclusive Culture: A workplace where you belong, feel valued, and can thrive.

 

At EY, belonging means more than fitting in — it means thriving. Whoever you are, whatever your background, you are valued, supported, and empowered to be your best.

Ready to lead, inspire, and make an impact? Apply now.