Deal Advisory Tax Assistant Manager (PE)

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Pension

Wellbeing support

Job summary

A Deals Tax Assistant Manager role in our client’s Private Equity & Credit team offers exposure to senior leaders on a range of transaction tax projects for private equity funds, credit investors and corporate clients through acquisitions, restructurings and refinancing transactions.

The role emphasizes deal advisory, tax due diligence and cross-border tax matters with strong development opportunities in a Top 10 firm. Hybrid working is available and a comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• ACA or CTA qualification with transaction tax or deals experience.
• Experience in UK corporate tax within transactions and deal advisory.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to manage multiple projects.

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 PE and credit clients.
• Analyse tax-related financial and legal information to identify risks and opportunities.
• Prepare technical tax advice on UK and international matters.
• Develop understanding of funding structures and capitalisation.
• Assist in preparing/reviewing financial models and tax assumptions.
• Serve as day-to-day client contact with advisers and stakeholders.
• Support proposals, pitches and business development initiatives.
• Collaborate with tax/deals/advisory teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Coach junior team members and review their work.

Skills

Transaction tax

Deal advisory

M&A interest

UK corporate tax

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

ACA or CTA qualified

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.

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.