M&A Tax Senior Manager

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Exposure to international transactions

Career development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Benefits package and salary

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Birmingham is seeking an M&A Tax Senior Manager to lead transaction tax engagements on UK and international deals, guiding the deal lifecycle from initial discussions to completion.

The role combines strong technical tax expertise with client relationship management, business development and mentoring junior staff. Hybrid working is offered with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• ACA/CTA qualified or equivalent required.
• Significant experience in UK Corporate Tax and/or Transaction Tax.
• Strong technical knowledge applied in commercial environment.
• Experience leading tax engagements and managing project teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead transaction tax engagements from initial discussions through completion.
• Provide commercially-focused advice throughout the deal lifecycle.
• Oversee due diligence on buy-side and sell-side transactions.
• Advise on transaction structures and wider tax implications of acquisitions.
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring high technical standards.
• Build and maintain client relationships as a trusted adviser.
• Support business development with proposals and client pitches.
• Coach and develop junior team members.

Skills

UK Corporate Tax

Transaction Tax

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Education

ACA/CTA qualification

Job description

M&A Tax Senior Manager

Birmingham Hybrid Working

Salary: £70,000 - £95,000 + Excellent Benefits

I'm currently working with a leading professional services firm that's looking to appoint an M&A Tax Senior Manager to join its expanding Transaction Tax team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile UK and international transactions, advising a diverse client base that includes private equity-backed businesses, owner-managed companies and large corporates. You'll play a key role in delivering complex projects while helping to drive the continued growth of a well-established and ambitious team.

The Role

As an M&A Tax Senior Manager, you'll lead transaction tax engagements from initial discussions through to completion, providing commercially focused advice throughout the deal lifecycle.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading tax due diligence on buy-side and sell-side transactions.
• Advising on transaction structures and the wider tax implications of acquisitions and disposals.
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring work is delivered to a high technical standard.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser throughout the transaction process.
• Working closely with colleagues across Tax, Corporate Finance and Advisory to deliver seamless client service.
• Supporting business development by identifying opportunities, preparing proposals and contributing to client pitches.
• Coaching, mentoring and developing junior members of the team.

About You

You'll be ACA and/or CTA qualified (or equivalent) with significant experience in UK Corporate Tax and/or Transaction Tax.

You'll also have:

• Strong technical knowledge and the ability to apply it in a commercial environment.
• Experience managing complex client engagements and leading project teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach to developing client relationships and supporting business growth.
• A genuine interest in mentoring others and contributing to a collaborative team culture.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Transaction Tax Manager ready to step into a Senior Manager position, or an existing Senior Manager looking to join a growing team with excellent long-term progression.

What's on Offer?

• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Exposure to complex, high-value UK and international transactions.
• Genuine opportunities for progression and career development.
• A collaborative, high-performing team environment.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.