M&A Tax Manager - Birmingham

Pro-Tax; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro-Tax in the United Kingdom seeks a Transactions Tax Manager to lead high‑profile M&A tax projects and deliver tax-efficient outcomes for clients. You will manage timelines, costs and collaborate with specialist teams to provide pre- and post-transaction structuring advice.

Ideal candidates will be CTA/ACA/ATT qualified with experience at Assistant Manager or Manager level in transactions tax, strong client management skills, and a drive for business development and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• CTA/ACA/ATT qualified required.
• Experience at Assistant Manager or Manager level in transactions tax.
• Proven client relationship management skills.
• Commitment to inclusive team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage M&A tax projects with timely, cost-conscious delivery.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and respond to queries.
• Oversee due diligence and tax structuring under corporate tax.
• Support business development, especially in private equity.
• Develop juniors through coaching and feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Client mgmt

Business development

Tax knowledge

Education

CTA/ACA/ATT

Job description

Transactions Tax Manager - Join in 2025, a Year of Unprecedented Growth

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in a dynamic, top-tier firm during a landmark year of expansion and opportunity? This Transactions Tax team is experiencing sustained growth, with increased demand and high-profile M&A Tax engagements driving the need for new talent. They are looking for a highly skilled Transactions Tax Manager to join the national team, with superb home working flexibiilty.

About the Role:

As a Transactions Tax Manager, you'll play an essential role in delivering high-quality M&A tax services, helping our clients achieve tax-efficient outcomes. Your responsibilities will include:

• Project Leadership: Taking charge of M&A tax projects, delivering technical work to the firm's high standards, and managing timelines and costs to meet client expectations.
• Client Relations: Building and maintaining strong client relationships, responding to both internal and external queries with urgency and expertise.
• Due Diligence & Structuring: Leading due diligence projects, supervising corporate tax elements, and working with specialized teams. You'll also deliver pre- and post-transaction tax structuring advice, providing clients with efficient, effective solutions.
• Profile Building: Increasing your professional presence by attending networking events, hosting technical sessions, and presenting insights to colleagues and clients.
• Technical Excellence: Staying at the forefront of industry developments through reading, training, and meeting CPD requirements.
• Team Development: Supervising and coaching junior staff, providing guidance, feedback, and ensuring high standards in delegated work.
• Strategic Support: Collaborating with the Transactions Tax Partner on new business development, particularly within the private equity space, and contributing to proposals for new engagements.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Qualifications: CTA / ACA/ATT qualified qualification.
• Experience: Previous experience at Assistant Manager or Manager level (or equivalent), with a strong Transactions Tax or Corporate Tax background.
• Client Skills: Proven success in client relationship management.
• Leadership: A demonstrated commitment to inclusive team development and coaching.
• Business Development: Experience or interest in business development is a plus.

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.