Manager, Tax Practice

WZT GmbHLondon, EnglandOn-siteFull-timeSenior, 5–8 yearsListed 1 day ago

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About this role

You’ll be the go-to tax advisor for Aurelius portfolio companies from post-acquisition to exit. This is a high-impact, hands-on role where you design and scale tax functions, drive compliant and efficient outcomes, and prepare businesses for value-maximizing exits. The portfolio is growing, so the scope will evolve — ideal for someone who wants ownership, variety, and the intersection of tax, operations, and strategy.

What you'll do

- Act as the strategic in-house tax advisor to portfolio executive teams from post-acquisition through exit.

- Design, build, and upgrade tax functions to align with best practices and business goals.

- Drive tax efficiency during the holding period with practical, scalable solutions.

- Lead exit readiness on tax — structure, documentation, and risk management.

- Lead/assist international tax planning initiatives across portfolio companies.

- Optimize tax processes and controls; remediate non-compliance when identified.

- Oversee compliance topics: returns and filings, transfer pricing, VAT, sales tax, WHT exemptions, CbC reporting.

- Partner with the Deal Tax team on acquisitions: structure, tax risks, SPA topics, and other pre-closing workstreams.

What you'll need

- Bachelor’s degree in economics, accounting, or law.
- ACA, CTA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.
- 5+ years’ relevant experience in an international in-house tax team or tax consulting firm.
- Strong knowledge of international corporate tax; deeper expertise in TP, VAT or Pillar 2 advantageous
- Analytical, results-focused, and dependable team player with a hands-on mentality.