Transaction Tax Director

Brewer Morris; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Brewer Morris is seeking an experienced Transaction Tax Director to join its expanding Deals practice in the United Kingdom. You will lead buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence, advise on structuring and reorganisations, and manage multiple complex transactions with high-quality technical and commercial outcomes.

The role requires strong client relationship skills, a track record with private equity clients, and an ability to develop and mentor a high-performing tax team.

Qualifications

• Significant transaction tax experience within a leading accounting firm, advisory practice or professional services environment.
• Strong expertise in tax due diligence and transaction structuring.
• Experience advising private equity clients, corporates and institutional investors.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and lead complex projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and a solutions-focused approach.
• Experience managing and developing teams.
• CTA, ACA and/or equivalent professional qualification.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence projects for private equity and corporate clients.
• Advise clients on transaction structuring, acquisitions, disposals, carve-outs and reorganisations.
• Manage multiple transactions simultaneously, ensuring the delivery of high-quality technical advice and commercial solutions.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, lawyers, corporate finance advisers, banks and other intermediaries.
• Identify opportunities for cross-selling and broader advisory services across the firm.
• Lead and mentor junior members of the transaction tax team, supporting their technical and professional development.
• Prepare and deliver proposals, pitches and presentations to prospective clients.
• Take an active role in business development and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.
• Work closely with Partners and other senior stakeholders on strategic initiatives and market opportunities.

Job description

Transaction Tax Director

Top 10 Accounting Firm | Private Equity | M&A | Due Diligence | Deal Advisory

The Opportunity

Our client, a leading accountancy and advisory firm, is seeking an experienced Transaction Tax Director to join its expanding Deals practice.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a highly respected team advising private equity houses, large corporates, entrepreneurs and institutional investors on complex UK and cross-border transactions. The team has established a strong reputation in the market and advises on high-profile acquisitions, disposals, restructurings and investment transactions across a broad range of sectors.

The successful candidate will play a key role in leading client engagements, developing relationships with key stakeholders, winning new business and supporting the continued growth of the practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence projects for private equity and corporate clients.


• Advise clients on transaction structuring, acquisitions, disposals, carve-outs and reorganisations.


• Manage multiple transactions simultaneously, ensuring the delivery of high-quality technical advice and commercial solutions.


• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, lawyers, corporate finance advisers, banks and other intermediaries.


• Identify opportunities for cross-selling and broader advisory services across the firm.


• Lead and mentor junior members of the transaction tax team, supporting their technical and professional development.


• Prepare and deliver proposals, pitches and presentations to prospective clients.


• Take an active role in business development and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.


• Work closely with Partners and other senior stakeholders on strategic initiatives and market opportunities.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Significant transaction tax experience gained within a leading accounting firm, advisory practice or professional services environment.


• Strong expertise in tax due diligence and transaction structuring.


• Experience advising private equity clients, corporates and institutional investors.


• A proven ability to manage client relationships and lead complex projects.


• Strong commercial awareness and a solutions-focused approach.


• Experience managing and developing teams.


• CTA, ACA and/or equivalent professional qualification.


• Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.

What’s on Offer?

• Exposure to high-profile domestic and international transactions.


• The opportunity to work alongside market-leading deal professionals.


• A strong and established private equity and corporate client base.


• Clear progression opportunities within a growing and ambitious team.


• A collaborative, entrepreneurial and supportive culture.


• Competitive remuneration and performance-based rewards.

Why Consider This Role?

This role would suit an experienced Transaction Tax professional looking to take the next step in their career within a dynamic and growing deals environment. The successful individual will have the opportunity to work on some of the market’s most exciting transactions while playing a visible role in shaping and growing the practice.

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