Transaction Tax Director

Forvis Mazars; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars is seeking a Transactions Tax Director to lead tax due diligence and advisory services. This role offers a chance to work with prestigious clients, develop leadership skills, and shape team strategy in a rapidly growing environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in tax issues and excellent project management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in transactions taxes required.
• Leadership experience desirable but open to candidates stepping into leadership.
• Proven experience in managing complex teams and client financials.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax due diligence assignments and manage client relationships.
• Collaborate with teams across tax and financial services.
• Shape and implement strategy for the transactions tax team.

Skills

Project management

Mentoring

Client relationship management

Technical tax knowledge

Education

ACA or CTA qualification

Job description

Forvis Mazars is an engine for rapid and consistent career progression, offering individually designed career paths that help you pursue your interests, match your changing needs, and explore your true potential. We work with diverse, prestigious clients across a range of sectors and geographies, giving you the opportunity to constantly update and grow your skills for lifelong professional development.

There are currently opportunities arising as part of our continued expansion of the transaction taxes team. Our team is building on years of continued growth, with a specific focus for recruiting the right individuals to support our clients through all stages of transactions.

We are a rapidly growing team which has meant we have opportunities at the director level in particular to help shape and accelerate our exciting plans over the next 5 years. Our profile has increased and, with it, our pipeline of work in the M&A tax space. We are looking for enthusiastic, driven individuals who are keen to take a role that allows for leadership, develop existing and new relationships and helping others in the team achieve their personal objectives.

Job Purpose

As a Transactions tax director, you will be responsible for leading our teams in providing the full range of tax due diligence and M&A structuring services to our clients.

The role involves working with both domestic and international clients, providing an opportunity for those with UK as well as cross-border experience.

We expect the right candidate to have significant experience in transactions taxes. Leadership and strategy development experience are desirable, but this role could also be an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to step into their first leadership role and build a future partnership case.

Role & Responsibilities

Based on current team needs, the role includes:

• Leading the delivery of complex tax due diligence assignments, including corporation tax due diligence services;
• Coordinating with colleagues in VAT, employment taxes, and other specialist tax services, as well as teams from other Mazars group countries, to manage overall tax due diligence projects;
• Working collaboratively with our transaction services team to market and secure new combined financial and tax due diligence projects;
• Building and maintaining client relationships through engagements and proactively pursuing opportunities identified during due diligence to support clients post-deal;
• Leading tax advisory and structuring services, delivering complex assignments successfully;
• Managing a portfolio of M&A tax advisory clients as the main day-to-day contact;
• Owning the overall client relationship, scoping assignments, negotiating fees;
• Collaborating with the deal advisory team to provide seamless service across tax and financial reporting teams;
• Ensuring advice is accurately reflected in all transaction aspects through communication with clients and their advisers.

Strategic and operational leadership

• Helping shape and implement the future strategy of the transactions tax team in collaboration with existing partners;
• Enhancing deliverables and processes to improve quality, including supporting team training;
• Providing support for the development, appraisals, and performance management of key team members.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Relevant professional qualification such as ACA or CTA (or equivalent);
• Strong technical knowledge of key tax issues affecting companies and shareholders during transactions;
• Experience in transactions taxes;
• Proven project management skills, with experience leading complex teams;
• Ability to mentor, share experience, and support team development;
• Experience managing client financials, monitoring performance, and negotiating fees.

About Forvis Mazars

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network operating under a single brand worldwide, with offices in the US and over 100 countries. We are committed to providing exceptional client service across audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services, fostering a diverse and inclusive culture that values individuality and teamwork. We support our people’s growth and are dedicated to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. Please contact us to discuss any support you may require during your application.

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