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Peter Akindele

London,Havering

Summary

An experienced Personal Tax Advisor with almost four years of specialised expertise at EY. Focus has been on advising high-net-worth individuals and clients on a range of personal tax matters, including income tax, inheritance tax, and the intricacies of UK residency and domicile positions. Bringing a strategic approach to tax planning, ensuring compliance while optimising clients' financial outcomes. Background in business development and client relationship management further strengthens ability to deliver comprehensive and tailored tax advisory services. Similarly, has expertise in client relationship management, presentation and reporting to senior stakeholders, and problem-solving.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work history

Senior Tax Advisor

Ernst & Young
London, London
09.2021 - 05.2025
  • Senior tax advisor within the FSO Private Capital practice, focussing on personal and corporate tax advice.
  • Provided personal tax advice to high-net-worth clients as well as private organisations.
  • Provided guidance on cross-border tax issues, including double taxation treaties and impact of international income on UK tax liabilities.
  • Liaised with HMRC on behalf of clients, handling tax inquiries and disclosures.
  • Developed and implemented tax planning strategies for clients, including use of trusts, offshore structures, and family investment companies.
  • Supported senior colleagues on supporting UHNW clients on a variety of topics ranging from UK residence status to pensions.
  • Supported in providing advice to non-domiciled individuals, due to become UK resident, on wealth succession and various planning.
  • Advising on IHT, CGT, income tax amongst other services.
  • Provided advisory support to clients with respect to mixed fund analyses and remittance basis engagements.
  • Leading project management of smaller accounts with individual clients.
  • Assisted with delivery of complex cross-border tax advice in relation to purchase of securities for an international investment firm requiring advice from several different jurisdictions.
  • Drafting thought leadership pieces for use in conjunction with UK Finance.
  • Represented the firm at several external events for graduate recruitment drives

Business Development Representative

Zen Educate
London
03.2021 - 07.2021
  • Sourced and converted B2B leads across UK education sector
  • Led onboarding processes and enhanced user adoption through CRM support

Sales Team Lead

Okra Technologies
Lagos
01.2020 - 03.2021
  • Led high-performing sales team targeting fintech clients
  • Developed new client relationships to expand market reach.
  • Coordinated sales strategies with marketing department for cohesive brand message.
  • Guided staff through change management processes, minimising disruption to operations.
  • Led product demonstrations for increased customer understanding.
  • Closed multimillion-pound deal with top-tier African bank
  • Negotiated complex commercial agreements in financial services space

Education

Accounting

Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland
London
09.2021 -

NVQ Level 5 - Strategic Business and Management

Cambridge University
Cambridge
09.2020 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Chinese and Japanese Studies

University of Manchester
Manchester
09.2015 - 06.2019

Skills

  • Client relationship management
  • Presentation and reporting to senior stakeholders
  • Calm under pressure
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Public speaking
  • Leadership
  • Multilingual (French and Japanese: conversational; Chinese: N3; Spanish: GCSE level)
  • Microsoft Office proficiency

Affiliations

  • Reading/ Writing short stories
  • Anime
  • Language learning
  • Tutoring

Accomplishments

Member of Mensa

Sylvia Trott award for languages

CIFE award received at House of Lords


Languages

French
Advanced
Japanese
Upper intermediate
Chinese (Mandarin)
Intermediate
Spanish
Intermediate

Volunteering

Catering for children after school, particularly children with special needs. 


Teach and assist students with their academic endeavours, which include preparing them for scholarship examinations and interviews to gain entry to highly regarded academic institutions within the UK.

Timeline

Senior Tax Advisor

Ernst & Young
09.2021 - 05.2025

Accounting

Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland
09.2021 -

Business Development Representative

Zen Educate
03.2021 - 07.2021

NVQ Level 5 - Strategic Business and Management

Cambridge University
09.2020 - 07.2021

Sales Team Lead

Okra Technologies
01.2020 - 03.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Chinese and Japanese Studies

University of Manchester
09.2015 - 06.2019

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