M&A Tax Manager

RSM UK; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit and consulting firm in Eastleigh seeks a Manager for its Transactions Tax team. This role involves managing M&A tax projects, offering tax structuring advice, and developing client relationships. Ideal candidates will have experience as an Assistant Manager or Manager and relevant qualifications. The position offers flexibility in office location and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

27 Days Holiday

Flexible working

Individual healthcare cover

Access to 300+ courses on demand

Qualifications

• Previous experience at Assistant Manager or Manager level.
• Good knowledge of Transactions Tax or Corporate Tax.
• Strong coaching abilities in people development.

Responsibilities

• Managing a variety of M&A tax projects.
• Delivering tax structuring advice pre- and post-transaction.
• Supporting business development activity with the Transactions Tax Partner.

Skills

Client handling

People management

Tax structuring advice

Business development

Education

CTA or ATII qualified or equivalent

Accounting qualification (ACA or ACCA)

Job description

Overview

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions -- we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

When you become part of our Tax team, you’ll discover a culture celebrating individuality, fresh thinking, flexibility and collaboration, whilst not only embracing change but impacting it. We work with owner managed businesses, private equity backed enterprises and global companies, managing their tax affairs both on the compliance side and in relation to additional advisory matters. Our Transactions Tax specialists provide a variety of services, such a tax due diligence reviews (buy-side and sell-side), advice relating to private equity and similar structures, vendor assistance, and management tax planning.

As a result of consistent growth, increased client demand and high-profile M&A Tax appointments, we are looking to make an addition to our National Transactions Tax faculty at the Manager level. As part of RSM's national faculty of M&A Tax specialists, you will work closely with a regional Transactions Tax Partner and make a significant contribution towards the overall future development and success of the Transactions Tax offering. You will have high levels of responsibility alongside the satisfaction of managing a variety of interesting and challenging projects across different industries. Operating closely with our brilliant Corporate Finance Department and utilising RSM's international network, you will be at the forefront of Transactions Tax advisory work. The base office for this individual can be flexible.

What you’ll do

• Managing an exciting variety of M&A tax projects.
• Delivering tax structuring advice pre- and post- transaction to provide tax efficient solutions for clients.
• Demonstrating your expertise in writing technical descriptions of the client’s projects to include in the reports.
• Supporting in strategic targeting and business development activity, particularly in the private equity space, working in collaboration with the Transactions Tax Partner.
• Being a strong people manager and taking an active role in individuals’ training and career development via on-the-job coaching, delivering formal training, and career conversations.
• Researching and preparing proposals for new work, as well as taking an active role in presentations to prospective clients.

What we are looking for

Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can spot inefficiencies in everyday life and are passionate about making improvements, this role is perfect for you!

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

• CTA or ATII qualified is preferred or equivalent, ideally along with an accounting qualification such as ACA or ACCA.
• Previous experience operating at Assistant Manager or Manager level.
• Good knowledge of Transactions Tax, in a specialist capacity or as a Corporate Tax professional.
• Proven experience in client handling and building good relationships.
• Embraces an inclusive approach to people development and supervision, demonstrating strong coaching abilities.
• Business development experience or interest in this aspect is advantageous but not essential.

What we can offer you

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• 27 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days).
• Hybrid working
• Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.
• Individual healthcare cover.
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team.

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM

At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client\'s needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That\'s why we\'re working together to ensure our firm\'s principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.