Director – Private Client Services – Leeds

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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.

Qualifications

  • 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.
  • 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.

About EY Tax

EY Tax is a market leader, renowned for delivering sustainable growth and empowering our people to shape their own careers. Our diverse, collaborative team advises on high‑profile transactions, combining technical expertise, innovation and a genuine focus on continuous development. Join us to work on challenging, multi‑country projects in a supportive, dynamic environment where your impact truly matters.

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 be working with a high‑calibre client portfolio, expanding your professional network, and playing 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.

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.

Benefits

  • Global Exposure: Work with international clients and teams across EY’s global network.
  • Career Progression: Develop new skills, take on leadership roles, and grow your career.
  • Support & Coaching: Learn from industry experts and be mentored by senior leaders.
  • Flexible Working: We support hybrid working and work‑life balance. Two days in the office.
  • Total Rewards Package: Competitive salary, benefits, and exclusive EY perks.
  • Inclusive Culture: Work in an environment that celebrates diversity and authenticity.

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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.

Qualifications

  • 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.
  • 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.

About EY Tax

EY Tax is a market leader, renowned for delivering sustainable growth and empowering our people to shape their own careers. Our diverse, collaborative team advises on high‑profile transactions, combining technical expertise, innovation and a genuine focus on continuous development. Join us to work on challenging, multi‑country projects in a supportive, dynamic environment where your impact truly matters.

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 be working with a high‑calibre client portfolio, expanding your professional network, and playing 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.

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.

Benefits

  • Global Exposure: Work with international clients and teams across EY’s global network.
  • Career Progression: Develop new skills, take on leadership roles, and grow your career.
  • Support & Coaching: Learn from industry experts and be mentored by senior leaders.
  • Flexible Working: We support hybrid working and work‑life balance. Two days in the office.
  • Total Rewards Package: Competitive salary, benefits, and exclusive EY perks.
  • Inclusive Culture: Work in an environment that celebrates diversity and authenticity.

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Posted: May 19th, 2026