Transactions Tax - Associate Director

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Director for their Transaction Advisory Services team in London. This pivotal role involves providing tax structuring advice and conducting due diligence for private equity and corporate clients on significant transactions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong UK tax background and relevant qualifications, along with excellent client management and project oversight skills. The firm promotes a culture of inclusivity and offers flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and making a positive impact in the financial sector.

Qualifications

• Qualified chartered accountant or tax adviser with a solid UK tax background.
• Experience in client handling and project management.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax structuring advice and conduct tax due diligence for clients.
• Lead client discussions and manage relationships in M&A transactions.

Skills

UK corporation tax compliance

M&A experience

Transfer pricing knowledge

R&D tax knowledge

VAT knowledge

Client handling experience

Project management experience

Technical tax advisory experience

Strong Excel skills

Strong PowerPoint skills

Education

Chartered Accountant (ACA, CA, CTA, ADIT)

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description

Our Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) Tax team is structured to provide a full spectrum of tax services to private equity, including funds, deals, and portfolio companies, on a wide scope of transactional work both domestically and internationally.

We advise mid-market private equity firms and large corporates with deal values from a few million to over a billion. Our support spans the entire deal lifecycle, from initial proposal and due diligence to post-deal advice.

We work across various sectors, including technology, gaming, care homes, art galleries, travel, and retail. The environment is fast-moving and technically driven, emphasizing service quality, technical application, client interaction, and organizational skills.

The TAS Tax team is small, close-knit, and experiencing growth, offering opportunities for responsibility and development.

We seek enthusiastic individuals aiming for a Manager role and interested in a career in M&A tax. We support flexible working arrangements, including reduced hours and job shares, to help balance work, study, and personal life.

Role Overview

As Associate Director, you will provide tax structuring advice and conduct tax due diligence for private equity and corporate clients on buy-side and sell-side transactions, including work on AIM and Main Market transactions on the London Stock Exchange.

You will lead client discussions, manage relationships, coordinate with FDD and SPA teams, oversee due diligence meetings, and review reports. You will prepare and review tax structuring reports, analyze transaction models, and collaborate with stakeholders across TAS, Corporate Finance, and international firms.

Business development, proposal writing, presentation delivery, project budget management, and technical research are also key responsibilities. You will mentor and develop your team.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a qualified chartered accountant or tax adviser (ACA, CA CTA, ADIT, or equivalent) with a solid UK tax background. Skills that are desirable include:

• UK corporation tax compliance and M&A experience
• Knowledge of transfer pricing, R&D, VAT, employment taxes, stamp duty, share transactions/share options
• Client handling and project management experience
• Technical tax advisory experience
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills

Our Culture and Values

We foster an inclusive, respectful culture that values individual contributions and diversity. We encourage our people to bring their whole selves to work, supporting their passions and development both professionally and personally.

Work-Life Balance and Community Engagement

We offer flexible working options to support work-life balance. We also encourage societal contributions through secondments, charity fundraising, and supporting entrepreneurs globally. Our values drive us to do the right thing—purposefully, curiously, and kindly.

We seek proactive, innovative individuals committed to excellence, integrity, and making a positive impact.

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