Deal Advisory Tax Assistant Manager (PE)

Michael Page Finance; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Private healthcare

Pension

Job summary

Michael Page Finance is recruiting a Deals Tax Assistant Manager to support a top-tier private equity and credit deals team. You will work with Directors and Partners on buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence and deal structuring across domestic and cross-border transactions.

The role requires ACA or CTA qualification, strong UK tax knowledge and excellent communication skills, with exposure to high-value transactions and a clear path for progression within a market-leading advisory practice.

Qualifications

• ACA or CTA qualified.
• Experience in transaction tax or deals-focused tax.
• Strong understanding of UK corporate tax in transactions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Support Directors and Partners on transaction tax and deal advisory engagements.
• Assist with buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence assignments.
• Contribute to transaction structuring for private equity and credit clients.
• Analyse tax information to identify risks and opportunities.
• Prepare technical tax advice covering UK and international matters.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing financial models and tax assumptions.
• Act as day-to-day contact for clients, advisers and stakeholders.

Skills

Transaction tax experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Education

ACA or CTA qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Deals Tax Assistant Manager to join the Private Equity & Credit team of a leading Top 10 professional services firm. You'll work alongside Directors and Partners on a wide range of transaction tax projects, supporting private equity funds, credit investors and corporate clients through acquisitions, disposals, restructurings and refinancing transactions.

Client Details

Our client is a recognised Top 10 advisory and professional services firm with a market-leading transactions practice. The team advises private equity houses, credit funds, institutional investors and corporate clients on a broad range of domestic and cross-border transactions.

With a strong reputation in the deals market, the firm offers exposure to high-value and high-profile transactions across multiple sectors. The practice continues to invest heavily in its transaction tax capabilities, creating excellent opportunities for ambitious tax professionals looking to accelerate their careers.

Description

• Support Directors and Partners on transaction tax and deal advisory engagements.
• Assist with buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence assignments.
• Contribute to transaction structuring projects for private equity and credit clients.
• Analyse tax-related financial and legal information to identify key risks and opportunities.
• Prepare technical tax advice covering UK and international tax matters.
• Develop an understanding of transaction funding structures and capitalisation arrangements.
• Assist in the preparation and review of financial models and tax assumptions.
• Act as a day-to-day contact for clients, legal advisers and other stakeholders during transactions.
• Support the preparation of proposals, pitches and business development initiatives.
• Work closely with colleagues across tax, deals and advisory teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Coach and support junior team members and review their work where appropriate.
• Keep up to date with developments in UK corporate tax legislation and transaction tax matters.

Profile

• ACA or CTA qualified.
• Experience gained within transaction tax, corporate tax or a deals-focused tax environment.
• Strong understanding of UK corporate tax legislation and its application within transactions.
• Strong understanding of UK corporate tax principles.
• Genuine interest in mergers & acquisitions, deal advisory and private equity transactions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret financial information and identify commercial tax implications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in Excel and comfortable working with financial data.
• A collaborative approach and desire to develop technical and commercial expertise.

Job Offer

• £45,000 - £57,000
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Access to a nationally recognised private equity and transaction tax practice.
• Exposure to large-cap, mid-market and international transactions.
• Direct interaction with leading private equity funds, investors and corporate clients.
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing deals team.
• Structured technical and leadership development programmes.
• Opportunity to work alongside highly regarded transaction tax specialists.
• Involvement in complex cross-border projects and multidisciplinary engagements.
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension, private healthcare and wellbeing support.
• Strong long-term career prospects within one of the UK's leading advisory businesses.