Corporate and M&A Tax Assistant Manager

Ideas | People | Trust

We’re BDO, an accountancy and business advisory firm providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organizations need to navigate today’s changing world.

We work with Britain’s economic engine—ambitious, entrepreneurially spirited, high-growth businesses—and advise their owners and management teams.

We’ll broaden your horizons

Our Tax team adapts to every challenge. Friendly, driven, and diverse, they serve clients nationwide and globally, offering expertise in various tax areas and collaborating across BDO to deliver comprehensive solutions. From evolving business needs to legislative changes, the Tax team faces new challenges regularly. If you seek a dynamic career, we offer autonomy to advance your career.

Tax is a dynamic industry. As client needs and regulations evolve, you’ll encounter new problems and growth opportunities. Whether advising on high-profile areas like Corporation Tax or implementing advanced technology solutions, you’ll experience variety and professional growth.

BDO supports diverse businesses across sectors worldwide.

You’ll provide Tax Advisory services to start-ups, scale-ups, private businesses, and FTSE multinationals. Applying your expertise in various contexts will develop your skills and experience for your career.

We’ll help you succeed

Leading organizations trust us for quality advice, which stems from understanding their business through close collaboration and long-term relationships.

You’ll work proactively and manage your tasks confidently, collaborating with senior managers, directors, and partners to support businesses effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify opportunities to enhance our services and client relationships.

Our Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions Tax team works with clients from startups to global corporations, offering services like tax strategy, governance, technology, diligence, and structuring. There’s plenty of variety daily.

Whether building relationships with clients or colleagues, you’ll be supported by a team that brings out your best.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage a portfolio of clients, providing tax compliance and advisory services.
2. Assist Directors/Principals/Partners in client work and practice management, including identifying new business opportunities.
3. Utilize shared services or technology tools to deliver services.
4. Oversee client onboarding, billing, recoveries, and cash collection.
5. Focus on self-development and ongoing professional education.
6. Build professional relationships with clients and within the firm, adapting your approach as needed.
7. Understand and communicate potential risks related to quality control procedures.
8. Support and mentor junior colleagues.
9. Drive improvements and champion change within practice.
10. Take responsibility for your decisions and actions, including leading complex projects.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Deep, current knowledge of taxation, including complex issues.
• Expertise in tax accounting and audit for groups.
• Ability to develop relationships with clients and internal teams.
• Understanding of risks related to quality control.
• Experience in project and staff management.
• Capability to manage a profitable client portfolio and seek new business opportunities.
• Experience dealing with senior management.
• Degree qualification and/or CTA/ACA certification or equivalent.
• Support, train, and advise colleagues.
• Drive improvements and champion change.
• Post-qualified experience.

At BDO, we value authenticity and offer flexible working options. We support your career development through various programs and resources.

We’re in it together

Mutual support and respect define our culture. We provide mentoring, coaching, and a collaborative environment with modern spaces and events to foster learning and sharing.

We’re looking forward to the future

We help entrepreneurial businesses succeed, fueling the UK economy. Our success relies on our people, and we continually invest in your growth. Together, we aim to build on our strengths, combining global reach, integrity, and expertise, shaping the future with openness and innovation.