M&A Tax Manager

GRANT THORNTON; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Tailored development programmes

Flexible holidays and pension

Job summary

Grant Thornton in London seeks an Associate Director to lead tax advice and due diligence on buy-side and sell-side transactions. You will partner with TAS teams, support business development, and manage client relationships across domestic and international deals.

The role requires ACA/CA/CTA/ADIT or equivalent, strong UK tax expertise, and a track record in M&A, transfer pricing, and related tax issues. You will mentor colleagues and drive cross‑firm collaboration.

Qualifications

• Qualified chartered accountant or tax adviser with solid grounding in UK tax practices.
• Experience in UK corporation tax compliance and/or M&A preferred.
• Exposure to transfer pricing, R&D, VAT, employment taxes, stamp duty and share transactions.
• Proven client handling and project management experience.
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax advice and due diligence on buy-side and sell-side transactions.
• Partner with TAS teams and support business development and client relationships.
• Lead due diligence meetings and oversee analysis and reporting.
• Prepare and review structuring reports considering tax implications and commercial needs.
• Engage in transaction aspects, including forecast models and fund flows.
• Build and maintain internal networks to drive TAS and related opportunities.
• Collaborate with external contacts to drive business development with private equity funds and corporates.
• Conduct business development activities and prepare proposals for prospective clients.
• Manage project budgets, billing and debt collection.
• Produce technical research using legislation and guidance.
• Oversee training and development of team members.

Skills

Client handling

Project management

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

UK tax practices

Education

Chartered accountant or tax adviser (ACA, CA, CTA, ADIT)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Our Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) Tax team focuses on delivering end‑to‑end tax structuring and due diligence for private equity and corporate clients across a wide spectrum of sectors and deal sizes, both domestically and internationally. As an Associate Director you will lead tax advice and due diligence on buy‑side and sell‑side transactions, partner with other TAS teams, and support business development and client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Lead discussions with and present findings to clients, legal advisers and the target’s management team.
• Collaborate with FDD and SPA Advisory teams to ensure alignment of tax work with overall transaction advisory services.
• Lead due diligence meetings with the target business, oversee the analysis, and review reports before final partner or director review.
• Prepare and review structuring reports based on the proposed acquisition structure, considering key tax implications and commercial requirements.
• Engage in all transaction aspects, including reviewing forecast models, fund flows, and supporting the preparation of legal documentation.
• Build and maintain an internal network to drive opportunities across TAS, Corporate Finance, and GT’s international member firms.
• Work closely with external contacts within private equity funds, corporate clients, law firms and intermediaries to drive business development.
• Conduct business development activities, research and prepare proposals, and present to prospective clients.
• Manage project budgets, ensuring accurate billing, timely fee collection, and minimal debtors.
• Produce well‑supported technical research using legislation, tax authority guidance, and firm resources.
• Oversee ongoing training and development of team members.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be a qualified chartered accountant or tax adviser (ACA, CA CTA, ADIT or equivalent) with solid grounding in UK tax practices. The following skills are highly valued:

• UK corporation tax compliance and/or M&A experience.
• Exposure to other tax issues – transfer pricing, R&D, VAT, employment taxes, stamp duty, share transactions and option schemes.
• Proven client handling and project management experience, building and sustaining relationships.
• Expertise in advising on technical tax matters.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deliverables, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills to prepare client and target documentation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and reward package.
• Tailored development programmes and access to coaching.
• Flexible bank holidays and other holiday options.
• Pension, life assurance and private medical benefits.
• Additional holiday purchasing and health benefits.
• Discounts, gym memberships, financial advice and more.