M&A Manager - Manchester

Pro-Tax; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Manchester is seeking an experienced M&A Tax Manager. You will work on high-value transactions, managing client relationships and guiding junior colleagues. The ideal candidate has a background in M&A tax, strong communication skills, and an ACA/CTA qualification. This role offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Market-leading pension and holiday allowance

Access to a global network of expertise

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional services environment required.
• Ability to analyse complex information and deliver solutions is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality tax advice across the M&A lifecycle.
• Manage and review complex technical work for clients.
• Lead client relationships and support business development.
• Provide training and development to junior team members.

Skills

M&A Tax experience

Strong communication skills

Project management skills

Analytical skills

Education

ACA/CTA or equivalent

Job description

Overview

M&A Tax Manager, Big 4

Manchester
£50,000 - £70,000 + Benefits + Bonus

Do you want to work on some of the largest buy-outs in Europe?
Partner with leading private equity houses and infrastructure funds?
Refine your skills while building deep client relationships?

Benefits

• Work within one of the leading M&A Tax teams in Europe
• Access to world-class training and development
• Genuine career progression opportunities with a Big 4 firm

Your new firm

Our client is a Big 4 powerhouse, recognised for its unrivalled expertise in M&A tax. Working with large international and mid-cap private equity houses, infrastructure funds, multi-national companies, and emerging capital providers, the team delivers on some of the biggest and most complex deals across Europe.

This is your opportunity to join a diverse, high-performing team with inclusion at its core, where collaboration and impact go hand-in-hand.

Your new role

As an M&A Tax Manager, you will:

• Work across the full deal cycle: due diligence, tax structuring, SPA/financing input, post-acquisition implementation, reorganisations, and exit planning.
• Gain exposure to a wide client base across PE, infrastructure, and corporate sectors.
• Support and lead client business development activities, honing your marketing and relationship management skills.
• Provide technical training and coaching to junior colleagues while continuing your own professional development.

Key responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality tax advice across all stages of the M&A lifecycle
• Managing and reviewing complex technical work and presenting findings to clients
• Leading client relationships and supporting business development initiatives
• Coaching, developing, and managing junior members of the team

To be successful in this role, you\'ll need

• Prior M&A Tax experience in a professional services environment
• ACA/CTA (or equivalent) qualification preferred
• Strong communication and project management skills
• Proven ability to analyse complex information, identify issues, and deliver practical solutions

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Market-leading pension, holiday allowance, and flexible benefits
• Access to a global network of expertise and secondment opportunities

Want to find out more? Drop an email to [e-mail] or call on 07846 741892

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