Transactions Tax - Assistant Manager

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a bright and enthusiastic Assistant Manager to join their Transaction Advisory Services Tax team in Manchester. In this dynamic role, you will provide tax structuring advice and conduct due diligence for various transactions, supporting mid-market private equity firms and large corporates. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and responsibility in a diverse environment, where you will engage with varied projects across sectors like technology and retail. Join a culture that values diversity and work-life balance, and be part of a team that fosters innovation and integrity.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Secondment opportunities

Charitable activities

Social impact initiatives

Qualifications

• UK tax experience with ATT/ACA/CTA qualification preferred.
• Technical tax advisory experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax structuring advice for buy-side and sell-side transactions.
• Lead due diligence preparations and manage client relationships.

Skills

Corporation tax compliance

Transfer pricing

R&D tax credits

VAT

Employment taxes

Stamp duty

Share transactions

Technical tax advisory

Project management

Deadline management

Education

ATT qualification

ACA qualification

CTA qualification

Part-qualified in tax

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Transactions Tax - Assistant Manager, Manchester

We are looking for bright and enthusiastic Associates/Assistant Managers interested in gaining M&A tax experience.

Our Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) Tax team provides a full spectrum of tax services to private equity, funds, deals, and portfolio companies on domestic and international transactions.

We advise mid-market private equity firms and large corporates on deal values ranging from millions to over £1 billion, supporting clients throughout the deal lifecycle from proposal to post-deal advice.

This dynamic environment requires technical expertise, client interaction, and strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

TAS Tax is a small, growing team with opportunities for responsibility and development as the team expands.

Internal secondments of 6+ months are considered. Flexible working arrangements, including reduced hours and job sharing, are supported to help balance work, study, and personal life.

Role overview: As part of the TAS Tax team, you will provide tax structuring advice and conduct tax due diligence for buy-side and sell-side transactions, including work on AIM and Main Market transactions.

Our sector diversity includes technology, gaming, care homes, art galleries, travel, and retail. If you enjoy varied projects and sectors, you'll fit well. Key responsibilities include:

1. Supporting deal teams and managing client relationships.
2. Leading due diligence preparations and meetings.
3. Analyzing data and preparing reports.
4. Drafting tax structuring reports considering transaction implications.
5. Building internal and external stakeholder relationships.
6. Assisting with proposals and project budgets.
7. Conducting technical research using legislation and guidance.
8. Managing workload and priorities effectively.

Candidate profile: UK tax experience, ATT/ACA/CTA qualification or part-qualified preferred. Skills include:

1. Corporation tax compliance.
2. Experience with transfer pricing, R&D, VAT, employment taxes, stamp duty, share transactions.
3. Technical tax advisory experience is advantageous.
4. Strong project management and deadline skills.
5. Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Our culture: We value diversity, inclusion, and individual contributions, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive and be their authentic selves.

Beyond work: We support flexible working to promote work-life balance. Opportunities for secondments, charitable activities, and social impact initiatives are available, aligning with our values of purpose, curiosity, and kindness.

We seek individuals eager to contribute, innovate, and uphold integrity for clients, colleagues, and society. That’s how it should be.

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