Business Tax Manager - M&A

Focus Resourcing; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy and advisory firm is seeking a Business Tax Manager (or Senior Manager) with strong M&A expertise to join their team in Reading. This hybrid role offers opportunities for impactful work on tax due diligence and advisory services, flexibility, and significant career progression. Ideal candidates are ACA or CTA qualified with experience in corporate tax and M&A transactions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid working arrangements

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong corporate tax expertise with experience in M&A transactions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with various stakeholders.
• Collaborative team player in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax due diligence and transaction advisory services.
• Support on deal structuring, reorganization, and MBO work.
• Deliver practical tax advice to clients across various sectors.
• Collaborate with internal teams and contribute to business development.

Skills

Corporate tax expertise

M&A experience

Stakeholder communication

Collaboration

Education

ACA or CTA qualified

Job description

Business Tax Manager - M&A (Transactions Advisory)

Location: Reading (Hybrid - 2-3 days office based)

A leading accountancy and advisory firm is seeking an experienced Tax Manager or Senior Manager with strong transactions tax expertise to join their successful and growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a wide variety of M&A and due diligence projects, advising both purchasers and management teams across a diverse client base - from owner‑managed businesses to international groups.

You’ll be involved in an array of interesting and high‑impact work, including acquisitions and disposals, group reorganisations, management buyouts, and international tax structuring. The firm offers genuine flexibility, excellent progression opportunities, and the chance to work closely with an award‑winning Corporate Finance and Transaction Services team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing tax due diligence and transaction advisory services
• Supporting on deal structuring, reorganisation, and MBO work
• Delivering clear, practical tax advice to clients across a range of sectors
• Collaborating with internal teams and contributing to business development initiatives

About You:

• ACA or CTA qualified, with strong corporate tax and M&A experience
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels
• A collaborative team player who enjoys working in a dynamic, deal‑driven environment

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Significant scope to shape the role to your strengths and interests
• Excellent career progression opportunities