Senior Associate, Tax Transaction Advisory Services

Kroll; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading risk and financial advisory firm in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Transaction Tax professional to deliver UK and international tax due diligence and structuring projects. The role requires strong UK tax skills, project management experience, and the ability to manage multiple work streams efficiently. You will build client relationships and drive new business opportunities within a supportive and diverse work environment. This position is ideal for someone with a strong academic background and relevant professional qualifications.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years Post Qualification Experience (PQE) in UK tax.
• 1 year’s experience in a transaction tax role.
• Big 4/magic circle training is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver UK tax due diligence and structuring projects.
• Project manage international tax due diligence.
• Work effectively with Financial Due Diligence and Transaction Advisory teams.
• Act as a point of contact for clients.
• Build client relationships and identify new business opportunities.

Skills

Strong UK tax skills

Project management experience

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree (at least 2:1 or equivalent)

Qualified accountant (ACA), tax advisor (CTA) or lawyer

Job description

We are currently looking for an experienced Transaction Tax professional who can help deliver UK and international tax due diligence and structuring projects. The Transaction Tax team are part of the firm’s wider Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) team which provide Financial and Tax Due Diligence, deal structuring advice and related services.

In addition, our Transaction Tax team also support other service lines within Kroll on tax matters.

We offer you the opportunity to advance your career to build your team and business development skills and manage your own portfolio of clients, within a work environment that offers variety and is challenging and rewarding.

This is a technical client facing role, in which you are expected to have strong UK tax skills and deals experience, together with the ability to manage projects in both the UK and overseas.

Day To Day Responsibilities

• Be able to deliver UK tax due diligence and structuring projects, both from a technical and project management perspective, demonstrating strong UK tax technical skills and experience in UK tax due diligence and a commercial “can do” approach.
• Be able to project manage international tax due diligence and structuring projects, instructing and working with overseas tax advisors where necessary.
• Be able to work effectively with the wider Financial Due Diligence (FDD) and Transaction Advisory team to deliver seamless client service on transactions.
• Act as a point of contact within the team for clients, targets and for internal requests for support from other services lines.
• Build client relationships proactively, seeking and identifying new business opportunities that drives workflow for both the tax group and our wider business lines.

Essential Traits

• Educated to degree level (at least 2:1 or equivalent) and a qualified accountant (ACA), tax advisor (CTA) or lawyer. Big 4/magic circle training an advantage.
• At least 2 year Post Qualification Experience (PQE) in UK tax, with at least 1 year’s experience in a transaction tax role.
• Strong expertise and experience in UK tax technical matters relevant to due diligence and structuring is key plus tax project management experience.
• A strong work ethic and the ability to deliver projects without excessive supervision is key. You must be able to manage several simultaneous work streams and be able to work in a high pressure environment meeting your deadlines.
• You should have excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate complex tax issues with non-tax experts.

Kroll

Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions - Kroll. With a nearly century-long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting-edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As a part of One Team, One Kroll, you'll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build, protect, restore and maximize our clients’ value? Your journey begins with Kroll.

Kroll is committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of gender, gender identity, race, religion, color, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, age or disability.

In order to be considered for a position, you must formally apply via careers.kroll.com.