M&A Tax Manager

Pro-Tax; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Social activities

Autonomy in work

Job summary

A leading independent firm in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an M&A Assistant Manager or Manager to join its high-growth Transaction Tax team. The role involves supporting high-value transactions, advising on buy-side and sell-side due diligence, and engaging with owner-managed and private equity stakeholders. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong corporate tax grounding and a commercial mindset. A flexible working environment promotes autonomy and social interaction among team members.

Qualifications

• Experience in a mid-market, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work on tax due diligence and structuring.
• Engagement with owner-managed businesses is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work on buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence.
• Advise on tax structuring for acquisitions and disposals.
• Participate in high-value transactions.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams.

Skills

Exposure to buy-side transactions

Corporate tax technical grounding

Confidence engaging with stakeholders

Commercial mindset

Job description

M&A Assistant Manager / Manager – £45,000-£67,000 – Leading Independent Firm

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the high-growth Transaction Tax team at a leading independent firm.

This team has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, commercially focused advice across buy-side and sell-side transactions, advising on some of the largest transactions in the region.

With demand continuing to increase, the team is looking to appoint an ambitious Assistant Manager, Manager or Senior Manager to play a key role in its next phase of growth.

Team Structure

• The team is partner-led, with senior leadership spanning corporate and private client transaction advisory.
• Delivery is supported by a dedicated senior hire and a flexible pool of experienced tax specialists drawn from the wider firm when required.
• This structure mirrors that of larger national firms while retaining a local, agile and entrepreneurial feel, allowing the team to scale efficiently around transactions while maintaining technical depth and quality of service.

The Opportunity

• Typical deal size ranges from £5m-£50m (average £10m-£20m), and there are roughly 10-15 acquisitions per year.
• Regular repeat transactions with existing clients and stakeholders. You will work on either buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence, tax structuring on acquisitions and disposals.
• Advising owner‑managed and mid‑market businesses, private equity‑backed transactions.

What We're Looking For

• Exposure to buy‑side and/or sell‑side transaction work or strong corporate tax technical grounding.
• Experience working in a mid‑market, fast‑paced environment.
• Confidence engaging with owner‑managed businesses and private equity stakeholders.
• A commercial mindset aligned with high‑quality client service.

Culture & Working Environment

• No rigid hybrid working policy – you manage your own time but the team naturally gravitates to the office to support development and cohesion.
• High autonomy – employees inform, not ask, when taking time out.
• No formal dress code.
• Friendly and social culture with a strong mix of age groups.
• Regular social activity – sporting events (snooker, darts), external events and occasional post‑work pub visits.

Want to find out more about this role?

To explore this opportunity in more detail, contact Victoria Walker on 0161 5297 109 or email [e-mail].

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