M&A Transaction tax Associate Director - Leeds

Pro-Tax; Leeds; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax advisory firm in Leeds is seeking an A&M Transaction Tax Associate Director to deliver advisory services across M&A transactions. The role offers opportunities for career development, international mobility, and flexible working arrangements. Ideal candidates will have extensive M&A Tax experience and a desire to coach junior team members in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

£75,000-£95,000 base salary

Performance bonus

Flexible working arrangements

Big 4 training and development

Qualifications

• Prior M&A Tax experience in a professional services environment.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Ability to analyse complex issues and deliver clear solutions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tax advisory across all aspects of the M&A lifecycle.
• Manage multiple client engagements, ensuring high-quality output.
• Provide leadership and guidance to more junior colleagues.

Skills

M&A Tax experience

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

ACA/CTA (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

A&M Transaction Tax Associate Director, Big 4 — Leeds

£75,000-£95,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Why this role: work on some of the largest buy-outs in Europe, partner with leading private equity houses and infrastructure funds, and refine your skills while building a portfolio of blue-chip clients.

Benefits

• £75,000-£95,000 base salary plus bonus and full Big 4 benefits package
• Flexible working arrangements tailored to you
• Outstanding career development and international secondment opportunities

Your new firm

Our client is a Big 4 leader in M&A Tax, advising on some of the largest and most complex transactions in Europe. With clients ranging from international and mid-cap private equity houses to infrastructure funds, multinational corporates, and emerging capital providers, their reputation in the deal market is second to none.

At the heart of the firm is a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and developing outstanding people. This is your chance to join a high-performing, collaborative team that delivers both exceptional technical advice and a distinctive client experience.

Your new role

As an M&A Tax Manager, you'll work across the full deal lifecycle, including:

• Due diligence services, tax structuring, and SPA/financing input
• Post-acquisition implementation and reorganisations
• Ongoing advisory support to portfolio companies in preparation for exit
• Building client relationships and driving business development initiatives
• Developing junior team members through coaching and technical guidance

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering tax advisory across all aspects of the M&A lifecycle
• Managing multiple client engagements, ensuring high-quality output
• Supporting client business development and marketing activities
• Providing leadership and guidance to more junior colleagues

To be successful in this role, you'll need

• Prior M&A Tax experience in a professional services environment
• ACA/CTA (or equivalent) qualification preferred
• Strong project management and communication skills
• Ability to analyse complex issues, prioritise effectively, and deliver clear solutions

Benefits

• £75,000-£95,000 base salary plus performance bonus
• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid model
• Big 4 training, development, and international mobility options

How to find out more

Want to find out more? Drop an email to [e-mail] or call on 07846 741892

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