Transaction Tax Director

Mazars; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm is seeking a Transactions Tax Director in Milton Keynes. The role involves leading teams for tax due diligence and advisory services, managing client portfolios in dynamic financial environments. Ideal candidates will possess professional qualifications like ACA or CTA and have expertise in project management and tax issues, facilitating both UK and cross-border transactions.

Qualifications

• Professional qualifications such as ACA or CTA required.
• Strong technical knowledge of key tax issues in transactions.
• Experience in leading teams and managing negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Delivering complex tax due diligence assignments.
• Leading tax advisory and structuring services.
• Building and maintaining client relationships.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Knowledge of Tax Issues

Team Leadership

Education

Professional Qualification (ACA, CTA or equivalent)

Job description

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, offering opportunities for those with UK and cross-border experience.

Role & Responsibilities

Based on current team requirements, the role includes:

• Delivering complex tax due diligence assignments, including leading on corporation tax due diligence services;
• Coordinating with VAT, employment taxes, and other specialist teams across Mazars group countries to manage tax due diligence services;
• Collaborating with transaction services to market and secure new financial and tax due diligence projects;
• Building and maintaining client relationships, identifying opportunities, and supporting clients post-deal;
• Leading tax advisory and structuring services, managing complex assignments;
• Managing a portfolio of M&A tax advisory clients, including scope, negotiations, and relationship management;
• Working with deal advisory teams for seamless service delivery across tax and financial reporting sectors;
• Ensuring advice is accurately reflected in transactions through effective communication with clients and advisers;
• Supporting wider tax and advisory teams in developing opportunities and initiatives.

Strategic and Operational Leadership

Helping shape and implement the growth strategy for the transactions tax team, enhancing deliverables and processes, and supporting team development and performance management.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Professional qualification such as ACA or CTA (or equivalent);
• Strong technical knowledge of key tax issues in transactions;
• Experience in transactions and team leadership;
• Excellent project management skills and experience in managing financials and negotiations.

About Forvis Mazars

Forvis Mazars is a global professional services network committed to delivering exceptional client experiences across audit, tax, and advisory services. We value diversity, inclusion, and teamwork, and support our people to reach their full potential.

We are dedicated to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. Please contact us to discuss any support you may require during your application process.