Associate Director, M&A Tax - Corporate Transactions

Deloitte LLP; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a qualified professional to join their Corporate Transactions team. This role involves advising clients on transaction tax and M&A issues, managing high-profile projects, and coaching junior team members. Excellent communication and project management skills are essential, along with a preferred ACA/CTA qualification. The firm offers flexible hybrid working arrangements and a commitment to inclusion and personal growth.

Qualifications

• Prior M&A or equivalent experience in a professional services firm is preferred.
• Exposure to international clients is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on transaction tax and commercial M&A issues.
• Performing due diligence for mergers and acquisitions.
• Leading key parts of client services with commercial expertise.
• Identifying innovative solutions and pursuing new business opportunities.
• Coaching junior team members and building a supportive culture.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Project management skills

Analytical abilities

Education

ACA/CTA or equivalent qualification

Job description

Birmingham, Cambridge, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Reading

Business Line

Our Financial Investors business comprises a dedicated team of 650 professionals, renowned for their agility and deep understanding of the needs of our financial investor clients and the dynamic markets in which they operate and invest. Structured around our four key pillars – Private Equity, Real Assets, Corporate Transactions, and Investment Management & Reporting – we provide a broad range of tax services to our clients that include fund structuring and advisory, M&A, investment lifecycle advisory and provision of local and global compliance and reporting obligations.

Job Type

Permanent / FTC

Date Published

01-Oct-2025

Job Description

Our Corporate Transactions team supports our clients with buy, sell and merge propositions, in addition to equity capital markets for companies looking to IPO, and rights issues. We also advise on credit funds and restructuring work, focusing on new borrowing and debt restructuring.

Responsibilities

• Advising UK and international clients on transaction tax and wider commercial M&A issues, managing a portfolio of high‑profile projects.
• Perform due diligence in respect of mergers and acquisitions.
• Lead key parts of client services, delivering commercial awareness and expertise.
• Proactively identify innovative solutions for clients and pursue new business development opportunities.
• Act as a coach and role model to junior team members, building technical expertise and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• ACA/CTA or equivalent qualification is preferred.
• Exposure to international clients.
• Prior M&A or equivalent experience gained in a professional services firm is preferred.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Ability to analyse information, identify issues and prioritise them.

Benefits & Working Arrangements

We recognise the need for flexible ways of working and offer a hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely.

Commitment to Inclusion & Culture

Deloitte values diversity and inclusion, fostering a supportive culture where everyone is encouraged to be bold, creative and ambitious. We provide world‑class development and a workplace that prioritises wellbeing and personal growth.

Next Steps

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