M&A Tax Manager

London is Calling... Join an Expanding M&A Tax Team!

M&A Enthusiasts Wanted!

Are you a qualified tax professional looking to advance your career in an exciting, growth-focused environment? My client's M&A Tax Team is seeking a talented M&A Tax Manager to join their dynamic Corporate & Business Tax department.

Job Title: M&A Tax Manager

Location: London Office, W1T

Salary: Up to £75,000!

About the Role:

As an M&A Tax Manager, you'll work directly alongside our experienced partners and directors, providing specialist tax advice on corporate transactions ranging from £5m to over £100m. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a team that handles every deal from start to finish, with significant growth potential and no shortage of quality work.

Clients include owner-managed businesses, their shareholders, and increasingly, institutional buyers and investors. You'll be at the heart of transactions typically valued between £15m-£50m, working on both sell-side advisory and buy-side due diligence projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead project delivery: Manage day-to-day workflow on transaction projects and deliver technical advisory and due diligence reports
• Client relationship management: Communicate with all transaction stakeholders, including clients and their professional advisors
• Technical expertise: Provide advice across all areas of UK taxation, with support from internal specialist teams for PAYE and VAT matters
• Team development: Train and support junior team members through delegation and on-the-job coaching
• Transaction support including:
  • Pre-sale support and tax restructuring
  • Buy-side due diligence for acquisitions and lending reviews
  • Transaction tax structuring advice to vendors
  • Post-sale integration and group rationalisation

The Individual:

• UK transaction tax experience with deals in the £5m+ range
• Background from advisory practice (not in-house roles)
• CTA qualification (ACA/ACCA preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to deliver under tight transaction deadlines
• Personal drive and ambition to succeed

Desirable Qualities:

• Desire to expand tax skill set across new areas
• Commercial understanding of tax technical knowledge
• Excellent attention to detail and IT skills
• Relationship-building capabilities
• Commitment to professional standards and client service

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus three additional days off at Christmas
• Option to buy/sell additional holiday days
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Community volunteer scheme
• Life cover and Critical Illness cover
• Income protection
• Company pension scheme
• Salary reviews twice a year
• Loyalty awards and referral bonuses
• Comprehensive wellbeing support with generous absence pay
• Access to Digicare+ digital healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme

Ready to take the next step in your M&A tax career?