Transactions Tax Associate Director

Ambition; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday package

Discretionary bonus

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Shared parental leave

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice is seeking an M&A Tax Associate Director to provide quality tax advice and lead client discussions in a challenging environment. The ideal candidate will hold a chartered accountant or tax advisor qualification and possess expertise in UK corporation tax compliance and M&A. Key responsibilities include managing client relationships, overseeing due diligence, and preparing detailed reports on acquisition structures. This role offers a generous holiday package and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must hold a tax advisor or accountant qualification.
• Expertise in UK corporation tax compliance and M&A.
• Proven ability to manage clients and projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality tax advice within the deals space.
• Lead discussions and manage client relationships.
• Prepare and review reports on acquisition structures.

Skills

UK corporation tax compliance

M&A expertise

Client management

Proposals and presentations

Education

Chartered Accountant or Tax Advisor qualification (ACA, CA, CTA, ADIT or equivalent)

Job description

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An exciting and rare opportunity to join a Top 10 Accountancy Practice, open to multiple locations including London! The team is seeking an M&A Tax Associate Director!

This is a great opportunity for those who want a fast paced and challenging environment, without the strong pressures and cultures of the big 4.

• Generous holiday package
• Discretionary bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Shared parental leave

Responsibilities

As an Associate Director, your main focus is to provide quality tax advice within the deals space.

• Lead discussions, present findings, and manage relationships with clients and the target's management team.
• Ensure seamless integration of work with Financial Due Diligence (FDD) and Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) Advisory teams.
• Lead due diligence meetings, oversee analysis, and review reports for accuracy and robustness before final partner/director review.
• Prepare and review reports on acquisition structures, considering key tax implications and commercial requirements.
• Review forecast models, funds flows, and legal documentation with team support.
• Establish a strong internal network to drive opportunities across the tax team, Corporate Finance, and international member firms.
• Work closely with private equity funds, corporate clients, law firms, and intermediaries to drive business development.
• Research and prepare proposals, participate in presentations to prospective clients.
• Manage project budgets, ensure accurate billing, timely fee collection, and keep debtors minimal.
• Produce well-supported technical research using legislation, tax authority guidance, and firm resources.
• Provide ongoing training and development for your team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a chartered accountant or tax advisor qualification (ACA, CA CTA, ADIT or equivalent).

• Expertise in UK corporation tax compliance and M&A.
• Knowledge of transfer pricing, R&D, VAT, employment taxes, stamp duty, and share transactions/share option schemes.
• Proven ability to manage clients and projects, building and sustaining relationships.

If you're interested in exploring this opportunity further, please apply directly or drop me an email with your full CV to: [e-mail]

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