Corporate and M&A Tax Associate Director

A Top 5 UK accountancy practice is continuing to grow its Corporate and M&A Tax team and is seeking an experienced M&A tax professional to join its expanding practice. The team advises private equity houses and acquisitive corporates across a wide range of sectors and has a clear and focused growth strategy.

This role offers the opportunity to lead high-quality transaction tax work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, with exposure to both buy-side and sell-side engagements.

The role:

• Lead tax due diligence and tax structuring assignments across a range of transactions.
• Work closely with specialists across VAT, Employment Tax and Transaction Services to deliver joined-up advice.
• Manage client take-on, engagement procedures and project risk.
• Act as a trusted adviser to clients, anticipating needs and maintaining regular communication throughout transactions.
• Contribute to legal documentation and financial models from a tax perspective.
• Build internal and external networks, supporting business development and cross-selling initiatives.
• Coach, mentor and develop junior members of the team.
• Support the development of key client relationships, including private equity accounts.

About you:

• Strong, up-to-date transaction tax knowledge with the ability to advise on complex M&A issues.
• Demonstrable experience in tax due diligence and structuring.
• Proven project and people management experience.
• Confident dealing with senior client stakeholders and external advisers.
• Commercially minded with the ability to identify and develop new opportunities.
• Degree educated and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified (or equivalent).

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing transaction tax team within a leading firm, offering high-quality deal exposure, strong career development and flexible, agile working.