Transaction Tax Manager

Forvis Mazars in the UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars in the UK is seeking a tax advisory professional to lead complex assignments and manage client portfolios. This role requires a strong project manager with at least three years of UK tax experience, primarily in corporate tax.

The ideal candidate will hold an ACA or CTA qualification and demonstrate expertise in building relationships with clients and managing engagements effectively. Join a team that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, offering a collaborative environment for growth.

Qualifications

• Hold relevant professional qualification such as ACA or CTA (or equivalent).
• Demonstrate broad and strong technical tax knowledge and experience, with at least 3 years of relevant UK tax experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the provision of tax advisory services to clients.
• Be the main point of contact on a portfolio of tax advisory clients.
• Coordinate and manage multiple teams for engagement.

Skills

Project management skills

Tax knowledge

Client relationship building

Education

ACA or CTA professional qualification

Job description

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future.

You’ll join a collaborative and inclusive team where you’re supported to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and contribute from day one. You’ll work with a diverse client base, develop meaningful connections, and gain experience that extends beyond your local team. Together, we grow, belong and impact.

About the Team

There are currently manager opportunities arising as part of our continued expansion of the London and Manchester corporate tax advisory teams along with growth of our national transaction taxes team. Our team is building on years of continued growth, having achieved three years of double‑digit growth year on year, with a specific focus for recruiting the right individuals to support our large corporate clients.

About the Role

• Leading on the provision of tax advisory services to our clients, with responsibilities for successfully delivering complex tax advisory assignments;
• Being the main day to day point of contact on a portfolio of tax advisory clients and on specific assignments.
• Responsible for all engagement aspects, including negotiating scopes, agreeing fees, delivery of high quality advice to client deadlines and ensuring appropriate risk management;
• Co‑ordination and project management of multiple teams, across both the core discipline of corporate tax, but also including teams of specialists across different service lines as well as global teams through the Forvis Mazars global network.

What We Are Looking For

• Holds relevant professional qualification such as ACA or CTA (or equivalent).
• Strong project management skills, with a track record of leading teams on complex assignments.
• Demonstrates broad and strong technical tax knowledge and experience, with at least 3 years of relevant UK tax experience, mainly in the corporate space.
• Able to build good relationships with both clients and members of the team.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Forvis Mazars diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our values. We value our people’s unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experience, and know this diversity create better outcomes for our clients. We seek to attract, develop, and retain the best talent, inclusive of sex, ethnicity, disability, socio‑economic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, and faith. We select candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience and aim to support all our team members to reach their potential.