M&A Tax Director London

Brewer Morris; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Director for its M&A Tax Advisory team in London. This senior position involves leading complex transactions, advising top-tier private equity firms, and mentoring a high-caliber team, all while driving strategic growth and market presence.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and flexible working arrangements

Leadership role to shape firm’s M&A tax strategy

Opportunities to work with top-tier clients

Focus on innovation and career development

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in M&A tax advisory, ideally in a Big 4 or leading firm.
• Track record in managing complex transactions and client engagements.
• Strong expertise in private equity and infrastructure tax.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic tax advisory on high-profile M&A transactions.
• Lead client engagements, building long-term relationships with key clients.
• Shape tax structuring strategies and drive business development efforts.

Skills

M&A tax advisory

Private equity tax

Communication

Stakeholder management

Business development

Education

ACA, CTA, or equivalent qualification

Job description

Director – M&A Tax Advisory

Location: London

About the Role

A leading accountancy practice is seeking a Director to join its high-performing M&A Tax Advisory team. This role provides an opportunity to lead complex transactions, advise top-tier private equity houses and infrastructure funds, and drive strategic growth in the market.

As a senior leader in the firm, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing client relationships, leading advisory engagements, and managing a high-caliber team, ensuring exceptional service delivery and commercial success.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic tax advisory on high-profile M&A transactions, ensuring seamless execution across all phases of the deal cycle.

• Lead and manage client engagements, building long-term relationships with key private equity and infrastructure clients.

• Shape tax structuring strategies, advising on due diligence, SPA review, financing arrangements, and post-acquisition implementation.

• Drive business development efforts, identifying new opportunities and expanding market presence through thought leadership.

• Mentor and develop the team, fostering expertise, technical excellence, and career growth for junior professionals.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, finance, and regulatory teams to align tax strategy with broader business objectives.

• Stay ahead of industry trends and regulatory developments, ensuring clients receive the most up-to-date insights.

Key Qualifications & Experience

• Extensive experience in M&A tax advisory, ideally within a Big 4 or leading accountancy firm.

• Proven track record in leading client engagements and managing complex transactions.

• Strong expertise in private equity and infrastructure tax, with deep technical knowledge and commercial acumen.

• ACA, CTA, or equivalent qualification preferred.

• Established leadership and mentoring experience, with the ability to drive team performance.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging with C-suite executives.

• Demonstrated success in business development, contributing to revenue growth and market expansion.

Why Join?

• Leadership role with the opportunity to shape the firm’s M&A tax strategy.

• Work with top-tier clients on industry-leading transactions.

• Join a firm that values innovation, collaboration, and long-term career development.

• Competitive compensation and flexible working arrangements to support professional success.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced M&A tax professional to take on a senior leadership role in a prestigious firm.

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