M&A Tax Associate

IDEX Consulting Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Career progression

Collaborative environment

High exposure to M&A transactions

Job summary

A specialist advisory firm in London is seeking an M&A Tax Associate. The role involves supporting M&A transactions with a focus on warranty and indemnity insurance, requiring strong experience in transaction tax. Ideal candidates should possess 2-5 years in M&A tax, ACA/CTA qualifications, and a solid understanding of UK corporate tax. This opportunity offers exposure to high-value deals and a collaborative environment with competitive remuneration and career growth.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years’ experience in M&A tax, transaction tax, or corporate tax.
• Strong grounding in UK corporate tax with exposure to deal-related tax issues.
• Experience reviewing tax due diligence reports and working on live transactions.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing tax due diligence reports and identifying key tax risks.
• Assessing tax implications of deal structures for W&I insurance.
• Supporting W&I underwriting, including insurer and broker queries.

Skills

M&A tax

Transaction tax

Corporate tax

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

ACA / CTA qualified or part-qualified

Job description

We are supporting a confidential search for a London-based specialist advisory firm operating at the intersection of M&A, tax, and Warranty & Indemnity (W&I) insurance. The firm is looking to appoint an M&A Tax Associate with a strong accounting and transaction tax background to support its growing W&I-focused practice.

The Role

This role is suited to an M&A or transaction tax accountant looking to apply their technical skills in a highly deal-driven environment. You will work on UK and cross-border transactions, supporting tax analysis in the context of W&I underwriting and claims.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing tax due diligence reports and identifying key tax risks relevant to M&A transactions
• Assessing the tax implications of deal structures for W&I insurance purposes
• Supporting tax-related aspects of W&I underwriting, including insurer and broker queries
• Assisting with transaction documentation and tax disclosures
• Working closely with legal advisers, insurers, and deal teams to deliver clear, commercial tax analysis

Candidate Profile

• 2–5 years’ experience in M&A tax, transaction tax, or corporate tax within an accounting firm or advisory environment
• ACA / CTA qualified or part-qualified (or equivalent accounting qualification)
• Strong grounding in UK corporate tax, with exposure to deal-related tax issues
• Experience reviewing tax due diligence reports and working on live transactions
• Commercial mindset, with the ability to communicate tax issues clearly and pragmatically
• Interest in developing expertise in W&I insurance and transactional risk

Why This Opportunity

• High exposure to complex and high-value M&A transactions
• Opportunity to specialise in the fast-growing W&I insurance market
• Lean, collaborative environment with early responsibility
• Competitive remuneration and clear career progression