Tax Advisor / Assistant Manager - M&A Tax

Pro-Tax; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Financial Tax Advisory firm in London is seeking an experienced tax professional to gain hands-on experience in high-profile M&A and private equity transactions. The role requires a strong analytical mindset and excellent communication skills, offering a salary up to £60,000 with bonuses and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Potential sign-on bonus

Genuine career progression

Training and support for technical expertise

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in tax, audit, corporate finance or restructuring.
• A desire to work in M&A and transaction tax.
• Some exposure to corporate or international tax work.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience across corporate and private equity acquisitions.
• Advise clients on tax implications of deals and reorganisations.
• Work closely with senior team members and collaborate across the business.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Problem-solving skills

Education

ACA / ATT / CTA (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity

This opportunity sits within a leading Financial Tax and Transactions Advisory (FTTA) team, which brings together all of the firm's transaction specialists - covering Private Equity, Portfolio, Restructuring and Fund/Management Structuring. You'll join the Private Capital Transaction Tax group, working with clients across corporate M&A, private equity, infrastructure and clean-tech, as well as restructuring and turnaround situations. It's a team known for its breadth of exposure, entrepreneurial culture, and the chance it gives ambitious professionals to build genuine deal experience early in their careers.

What You\'ll Be Doing

• You\'ll gain hands-on experience across a wide range of high-profile transactions, including:
• Corporate and private equity acquisitions
• Infrastructure and clean-tech investments
• Distressed debt, turnaround and restructuring transactions
• Cross-border structuring and due diligence projects
• Advising clients on tax implications of deals, reorganisations and disposals
• You\'ll also have the chance to work closely with senior team members, collaborate with specialists across the business, and develop a strong commercial understanding of the deal-making process.

About You

• You\'ll be naturally curious, analytical and commercially minded - with strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships quickly.
• You might already be in tax, or perhaps you\'re in audit or corporate finance and keen to move into a more advisory, transaction-focused role.
• Essential skills and experience: ACA / ATT / CTA (or equivalent), or part-qualified with relevant experience
• At least 3 years' experience in tax, audit, corporate finance or restructuring
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A desire to work in M&A and transaction tax
• IDeally, you\'ll also have:
• Some exposure to corporate or international tax work
• An understanding of the deal cycle or commercial transactions
• The confidence to work with senior clients in a fast-paced environment

What\'s on Offer

• Salary up to £60,000 plus potential sign-on bonus
• Exposure to high-profile M&A and private equity transactions
• Genuine career progression within a growing, high-performing team
• Training and support to develop your technical and commercial expertise
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• This is a fantastic opportunity to move into a truly commercial tax role, gaining the experience and exposure that will accelerate your career in M&A.

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