Transactional Tax Director | Exeter, UK

PKF Francis Clark; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transactional Tax Director to join their award-winning Corporate Finance team. This pivotal role offers the chance to lead complex transaction tax projects and mentor junior staff while working with a diverse portfolio of corporate clients and private equity houses. The firm, recognized as a Great Place to Work, fosters a supportive culture that encourages career growth and innovation. With nearly 1,000 dedicated professionals, you will have ample opportunities to expand your expertise and make a significant impact in the field of taxation.

Benefits

Pension

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Health cash plan

Extra holiday options

Counselling

Virtual GP

Cycle-to-work scheme

Shopping and gym discounts

Milestone gifts

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in company and shareholder taxation and transactions.
• Strong technical tax knowledge with the ability to lead in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex transaction tax projects and coordinate specialist input.
• Mentor junior team members and develop processes to mitigate risk.

Skills

Taxation

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Coaching

Education

CTA qualification

ACA

ACCA

Job description

Transactional Tax Director

PKF Francis Clark, Exeter, United Kingdom

Transactional Tax Director

PKF Francis Clark, Exeter, United Kingdom

Apply now Posted 11 days ago | Permanent | Competitive

Role Overview

This pivotal role involves working alongside our award-winning Corporate Finance team to provide advisory services to a well-established portfolio of large corporate clients and private equity houses. You will be part of a collaborative, 130-strong multi-disciplinary tax team across nine offices, supported by 13 experienced Tax Partners. There are ample opportunities for career growth and practice development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on a variety of complex transaction tax projects, coordinating specialist input where necessary, including buy-side and vendor due diligence, vendor advice, pre-sale structuring, buy-side structuring for PE-backed transactions, corporate restructuring, demergers, reorganisations, and MBOs.
• Provide deal support, such as reviewing SPAs, liaising with international firms within the PKF network, and assisting in strategy and practice development.
• Mentor and coach junior team members, develop processes and procedures to mitigate risk, and deliver tax technical training.

Candidate Profile

• Extensive experience in tax, particularly in company and shareholder taxation, structuring, and transactions, with the ability to lead in high-pressure environments.
• Strong technical tax knowledge; CTA qualification, ACA or ACCA are advantageous.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven coaching ability, high accuracy, and team-oriented attitude.

Why Join PKF Francis Clark?

As the largest independent firm of chartered accountants and business advisors in South West England, we offer diverse career development opportunities. Celebrating over a century of service, our nearly 1,000 staff across multiple offices are committed to a flexible, supportive culture that fosters growth and innovation. Recognized as a Great Place to Work and ranked among the UK's top workplaces for women, development, and wellbeing, we also benefit from being part of the global PKF network, expanding your professional horizons worldwide.

Employee Benefits

• Pension, life assurance, income protection, health cash plan
• Private medical insurance, extra holiday options, counselling, virtual GP, cycle-to-work scheme
• Shopping and gym discounts, milestone gifts, volunteering days, charitable support, electric vehicle leasing

*Note: Benefits via salary exchange are subject to post-exchange hourly rates above the minimum wage.

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