Corporate and M&A Tax Manager

Brewer Morris; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm is seeking a Corporate Tax Assistant Manager/Manager to join its high-performing Transactions Tax team in Glasgow. In this role, you'll provide tax structuring advice, lead client meetings, and mentor junior team members. Candidates should be qualified accountants or tax advisers with strong UK corporate tax knowledge, ideally with M&A experience. This position offers the chance to engage with a variety of transactions across multiple sectors.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or tax adviser (e.g. ICAS, CTA, ATT, ADIT).
• Strong UK corporate tax knowledge, ideally with M&A experience.
• Proven client handling and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing tax structuring advice and conducting tax due diligence.
• Leading client meetings and presenting findings to stakeholders.
• Mentoring junior team members and contributing to their development.

Skills

UK corporate tax knowledge

M&A experience

Client handling skills

Project management skills

Technical research skills

Education

Qualified accountant or tax adviser (ICAS, CTA, ATT, ADIT)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Corporate Tax Assistant Manager / Manager – Deals (M&A Tax)
Locations: Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester, Leeds

A leading advisory firm is seeking a Corporate Tax AM/Manager to join its high-performing Transactions Tax team. This is a unique opportunity to work within a fast-growing, specialist group that advises private equity and acquisitive corporates across the full deal lifecycle – from structuring and due diligence to post-deal integration.

About the Team

The Transactions Tax team operates at the heart of deal activity, supporting clients on domestic and international transactions ranging from a few million to over a billion. The team works across a wide variety of sectors including technology, healthcare, retail, and more. You’ll be part of a collaborative, technically strong group that values client service, innovation, and professional development.

The Role

As an Assistant Manager or Manager, you’ll be involved in:

• Providing tax structuring advice and conducting tax due diligence on buy-side and sell-side transactions
• Leading client meetings and presenting findings to stakeholders
• Collaborating with financial due diligence and SPA advisory teams
• Preparing structuring reports and reviewing legal documentation
• Supporting business development efforts and proposal preparation
• Managing project budgets and ensuring timely billing
• Mentoring junior team members and contributing to their development

You’ll also have the opportunity to work on public company transactions, including those listed on AIM and the Main Market.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified accountant or tax adviser (e.g. ICAS, CTA, ATT, ADIT)
• Strong UK corporate tax knowledge, ideally with M&A experience
• Exposure to broader tax areas (e.g. VAT, employment taxes, stamp duty, share schemes) is a plus
• Proven client handling and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables and meet deadlines
• Strong technical research and report writing skills
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

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