Transactions Tax Director

Advanced Resource Managers; England; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working model

Generous holiday allowance

Volunteering and CSR opportunities

Volunteering and CSR opportunities

Job summary

A fast-growing professional services firm in London is seeking a Transaction Tax Director to lead their Transaction Services team. The ideal candidate will drive strategic tax delivery, business development, and client management. This role offers a hybrid working model and a focus on personal and professional development within a people-first culture.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in transaction tax within a professional services environment.
• Proven background in business development and client management.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Experience managing complex projects and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage transaction tax engagements across a range of sectors.
• Provide strategic tax advice and due diligence for buyers and sellers.
• Manage project delivery, budgets, and working capital.
• Play a central role in business development, identifying new opportunities and supporting revenue growth.
• Build and maintain relationships across the M&A landscape – intermediaries, PE, legal contacts, and internal teams.
• Monitor changes in tax law and advise clients and internal stakeholders accordingly.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Strategic tax advice

Business development

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Job description

Overview

Transaction Tax Director – London (Hybrid). I'm currently partnering with a fast-growing professional services firm that’s expanding its Transaction Services (TS) offering across London and the South East. They’re looking to appoint a highly experienced Transaction Tax Director to take a key leadership role within their national team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a balance of strategic tax delivery and business development. You'll be the most senior Transaction Tax expert in the London office, helping shape the direction of the team locally, whilst working closely with the national TS function.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage transaction tax engagements across a range of sectors
• Provide strategic tax advice, due diligence, structuring, and planning for both buyers and sellers
• Work collaboratively with clients to understand their goals and deliver commercially focused tax strategies
• Play a central role in business development, identifying new opportunities and supporting revenue growth
• Build and maintain relationships across the M&A landscape – including intermediaries, PE, legal contacts, and internal teams
• Monitor changes in tax law and advise clients and internal stakeholders accordingly
• Collaborate across departments to deliver integrated tax solutions
• Manage project delivery, budgets, and working capital
• Mentor and develop junior team members, supporting a culture of growth and collaboration

What We\'re Looking For

This role would suit an experienced transaction tax specialist who is both technically strong and commercially minded, with the confidence to take the lead in a growing function.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Extensive experience in transaction tax within a professional services environment
• A proven background in business development and client management
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach
• Confidence in managing complex projects and client relationships

What’s on Offer

My client offers a modern, flexible and people-first culture that values autonomy, trust, and innovation. You’ll be joining a high-performing, award-winning firm that’s committed to personal and professional development.

Benefits include:

• Flexible working model – office, home, or client-based
• Generous holiday allowance and enhanced family leave policies
• Volunteering and CSR opportunities
• A variety of internal networks and social/sports clubs

Next Steps

If you’re a senior transaction tax professional ready for your next challenge—and the opportunity to lead and grow a high-potential team in London—I’d love to hear from you.

Please get in touch to arrange a confidential conversation or to request further details [e-mail]