Private Business Tax Manager

PwC

Private Business Tax Manager advising privately owned businesses, wealthy individuals, and private equity-backed companies at PwC. Delivering UK and overseas tax advisory services while managing client relationships and complex projects.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in UK and overseas tax law, providing advisory services to privately owned businesses and private equity portfolio companies. Capable of managing client relationships, leading teams, and delivering complex tax solutions while maintaining strong stakeholder engagement.

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ACA QualificationCTA QualificationUK Tax KnowledgeProject Management SkillsStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Tax Advisory ServicesComplex Tax IssuesClient Relationship ManagementTax Technical AffairsMarket Relationship Development

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationCoaching EthosInitiativeDriveTeam Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

ACACTA

Industry Keywords

Privately Owned BusinessesPrivate EquityClient EngagementsTax LawStakeholder Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise privately owned businesses, wealthy individuals, families, private equity-backed portfolio companies, and business owners on managing UK and overseas tax affairs
Deliver tax advisory services and manage all aspects of client relationships
Own a diverse portfolio of client engagements, including privately owned and private equity portfolio companies
Advise clients on tax technical affairs and complex tax matters
Develop significant market relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
Collaborate across the firm on complex projects and events
Maintain expert, up-to-date knowledge of UK and overseas tax law and legislation
Help lead a growing team and coach stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

ACA and/or CTA qualification (or international equivalent)
Relevant and up-to-date UK and some overseas tax knowledge
Varied experience with complex tax issues facing privately or family-owned businesses, private equity portfolio companies, and business owners
Project management skills, including managing several client projects simultaneously
Stakeholder management and coaching ethos
Excellent written communication, including reports and technical memos
Initiative and drive
Ability to work with and help lead a growing team
Ability to maintain deep, trusted, long-term relationships with clients and market contacts
No work visa sponsorship available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Empowered flexibility
Working week split between office, home and client site
Private medical cover
24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP
Six volunteering days a year
Challenging, meaningful work
Skills development and career growth opportunities