M&A Tax Senior Manager

Hays; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a progressive PE-backed firm in Manchester as a Mergers and Acquisitions Manager. You'll work closely with high-profile clients, lead complex transactions, and contribute to the growth of the tax team. This role offers excellent career progression opportunities and a collaborative work environment, emphasizing work-life balance and professional development.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Flexible work-life balance

Collaborative work environment

Promotes equality and diversity

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex tax projects and high-value client assignments.
• Strong technical knowledge in M&A tax and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support the M&A Partner in leading enquiries and delivering tax solutions.
• Advise on pre-transaction structuring and inheritance tax matters.
• Mentor and develop team members.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Business Development

Tax Compliance

Risk Management

Job description

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Your new company

We are working with a market-leading and progressive PE-backed firm, who are on an exciting growth strategy through acquisition, talent attraction and development. This firm works with an enviable list of fast-paced, industry-leading entrepreneurial clients, with the largest Corporate Finance teams in the North West, where you will benefit from cross-selling opportunities, and have the opportunity to develop new areas of work.

Your new role

Your role would be number two to the Partner in a fast-growing team at an exciting point in the firm's journey. This is a great opportunity for you to work with high-profile clients, lead on complex transactions, and contribute to the strategic growth of the wider tax team.

• Support the M&A Partner in leading enquiries and delivering innovative tax solutions
• Assist with tax due diligence on acquisitions and disposals, working closely with the corporate finance team
• Advise on pre-transaction structuring, demergers, restructuring, and inheritance tax (IHT) matters
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, delivering sophisticated M&A tax advice while managing technical risk.
• Mentoring and developing others within the team
• Identifying opportunities to implement and develop technology solutions for compliance and advisory projects
• An interest in, or already experienced in, business development and networking across the region

What you'll need to succeed

• Have experience of managing complex tax projects and high-value client assignments
• Possess strong technical knowledge in M&A tax, risk management, and compliance
• Be confident in building and maintaining client relationships, including high-net-worth individuals
• Have an interest in leading, motivating, and coaching junior team members, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Proactively identify new business opportunities and contribute to the firm's growth strategy

What you'll get in return

Due to the growth opportunities available within this team, this role will allow you the ability to excel in your career and to achieve your career aspirations, in a firm that has a track record of progressing senior hires into Director / Partner roles.
Whilst a curious and entrepreneurial business, this firm offers a close-knit and family culture feel and offers the flexibility to all staff to make your work-life balance reflective of what's important to you.

• A chance to work on high-profile and complex transactions that will elevate your expertise
• A workplace that promotes equality, diversity, and well-being for all employees
• Modern offices offer a collaborative work environment, including desk spaces, standing desks, booths, and formal and informal settings.
• An amazing culture, open and honest, with access to senior people at all levels

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call 0161 237 3388 to discuss it in more detail.
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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Consulting

Industries

• Accounting

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