M&A Tax Manager — Private Equity Deals & Structuring

Grant Thornton UK; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tailored development programmes

Flexible bank holidays

Pension

Life assurance and private medical

Holiday purchasing

Discounts, gym memberships, financial/

Job summary

Grant Thornton UK is seeking a Manager in M&A Tax to provide structuring advice and due diligence on private equity and corporate transactions, including AIM and Main Market work. You will lead discussions with clients and legal advisers, overseeing FDD and SPA advisory activities, and guide the transaction from proposal through completion.

You will manage multiple deliverables, build strong client relationships, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across TAS, Corporate Finance and GT’s

Qualifications

• Qualified chartered accountant or tax adviser minimum.
• Good grounding in UK tax practices.
• Experience advising on technical tax matters.
• Strong client handling and project management.
• Ability to collaborate with TAS, Corporate Finance and GT’s international teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax structuring for buy-side and sell-side transactions.
• Undertake tax due diligence for private equity and corporate clients.
• Collaborate with FDD and SPA Advisory teams to align tax work.
• Prepare structuring reports aligned with commercial transaction goals.
• Lead due diligence meetings and review reports for final sign-off.
• Develop relationships with private equity funds, law firms and intermediaries.
• Contribute to business development and proposals; manage budgets and invoicing.
• Train and develop team members in tax advisory delivery.

Skills

M&A experience

UK tax knowledge

Client handling

Project management

Excel/PowerPoint

Education

Qualified Chartered Accountant or Tax Advisor (ACA/CA/CTA/ADIT)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Grant Thornton UK is seeking a Manager in M&A Tax to provide structuring advice and due diligence on private equity and corporate transactions, including AIM and Main Market work. You will lead discussions with clients and legal advisers, overseeing FDD and SPA advisory activities, and guide the transaction from proposal through completion.

You will manage multiple deliverables, build strong client relationships, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across TAS, Corporate Finance and GT’s