A leading professional services firm is seeking a highly experienced and commercially astute individual to join its growing Corporate and M&A Transactions Tax team at Director level. This opportunity is ideal for a Senior Manager or existing Director ready to take the next step in their career and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a dynamic and ambitious practice.
About the Team
The Corporate and M&A Transactions Tax team comprises over 20 specialists delivering high-quality tax advisory services to private equity houses and acquisitive corporates across a wide range of sectors. With a clear growth strategy in place, the team is expanding and looking for a senior leader to contribute to its continued success.
The Role
The successful candidate will lead complex transaction tax engagements, including:
- Managing and delivering tax due diligence (buy-side and sell-side) and tax structuring projects.
- Collaborating with colleagues across specialist tax areas such as VAT, Employment Taxes, and Transaction Services.
- Providing strategic input into legal documentation and financial models.
- Translating technical tax issues into clear, commercial advice for clients and stakeholders.
This role demands a blend of technical excellence, commercial insight, and strong leadership capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a portfolio of transaction tax engagements from inception to completion.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor throughout the deal lifecycle.
- Oversee risk management, client onboarding, and engagement procedures.
- Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Contribute to business development initiatives and the wider growth strategy of the team.
Candidate Profile
- Proven experience in leading tax due diligence and structuring projects.
- Strong understanding of client engagement processes and risk management.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex tax matters to non-specialists.
- Demonstrable experience in managing client relationships and internal stakeholders.
- In-depth, up-to-date knowledge of UK taxation and its application to corporate transactions.
- ACA and/or CTA qualified (or equivalent), with a strong academic background.
- Experience in managing teams and delivering projects to tight deadlines.
What’s on Offer
- A clear and supported pathway to further leadership opportunities.
- A collaborative, people-focused culture that values individuality and contribution.
- Flexible and agile working arrangements to support work-life balance.
- Access to structured career development programmes, mentoring, and coaching.
- A commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking firm where innovation, integrity, and collaboration are at the heart of everything they do. The role offers the chance to make a tangible impact, lead high-profile engagements, and work with some of the most dynamic businesses in the UK and beyond.
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