M&A Associate Director

Pro-Tax; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax advisory firm in Edinburgh is seeking an M&A Associate Director to join their dynamic transactions tax team. This role requires extensive knowledge of transactions tax and project management experience. The successful candidate will provide strategic tax advice, manage high-profile M&A projects, and cultivate strong relationships with clients. Benefits include 27 days of holiday, a hybrid working model, and access to wellness programs and development resources.

Benefits

27 days of holiday

Hybrid working arrangements

Lifestyle and wellbeing benefits

Individual healthcare cover

Access to on-demand courses

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of transactions tax, including tax structuring advice for pre- and post-transaction activities.
• Proven experience in managing a variety of M&A tax projects across various industries.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain strong client relationships, delivering excellent advisory services.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic tax advice and manage high-profile projects.
• Drive impactful business development strategies.
• Nurture team talent and drive performance through coaching.

Skills

Transactions Tax Expertise

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Leadership and Development

Business Development

Job description

M&A Associate Director - Edinburgh

Join a Top 10 Firm's Thriving Transactions Tax Team

We are excited to present an outstanding opportunity to become part of our client's dynamic transactions tax team as an M&A Associate Director. With a commitment to fostering individuality, fresh thinking, and collaboration, our client is recognised for delivering tailored solutions to middle-market businesses. As an M&A Associate Director, you will play a key role in providing strategic tax advice, managing high‑profile projects, and driving impactful business development strategies.

Key Skills and Expertise

• Transactions Tax Expertise: Extensive knowledge of transactions tax, including tax structuring advice for pre‑ and post‑transaction activities, ensuring tax‑efficient solutions for clients.
• Project Management: Proven experience in managing a variety of M&A tax projects and ensuring their smooth execution across various industries.
• Client Relationship Management: Demonstrated ability to build and sustain strong client relationships, delivering excellent advisory services.
• Leadership and Development: Strong people management skills with an inclusive approach to nurturing team talent and driving performance through coaching and training.
• Business Development: Active interest or experience in strategic targeting and cultivating client relationships, especially within the private equity domain.

What's in It for You

• 27 days of holiday, with the option to purchase additional days.
• Hybrid working arrangements to support your work‑life balance.
• Lifestyle, health, and wellbeing benefits, including financial tools, an electric car scheme, and virtual GP access.
• Individual healthcare cover.
• Access to over 300 on‑demand courses through in‑house talent development resources.

Contact Victoria Walker on 0161 5297 109 or email [e-mail].

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