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About the role...

Fuelled by the explosive growth of our Transaction Services (TS) function and recent acquisitions in the Thames Valley, we are looking for a brilliant Transaction Tax Director. The focus of the role is business development - we need someone who can work closely with TS to drive revenue and team growth. Our TT team is currently spread between Birmingham, East Midlands, and London. You'll be part of our national team and our most senior Transaction Tax expert in our London team, with a real growth mandate for London and the South East and clear career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and managing transaction tax engagements, providing strategic advice, conducting thorough due diligence, structuring and tax planning for buyers and sellers.
• Collaborating with clients to understand their business goals and develop tax strategies that drive this.
• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, presenting compelling proposals that showcase our expertise and value.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, contacts working in the M&A field including lawyers, intermediaries, PE and industry, and internal teams.
• Conduct research on tax laws and regulations to provide guidance on complex tax issues.
• Provide tax guidance and support to business units, senior management, and clients.
• Stay up-to-date on changes in tax laws and regulations and communicate these changes to relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with other departments, including finance, accounting, and legal, to ensure the company's tax position aligns with overall business objectives provided integrated and comprehensive tax solutions.
• Project manage all aspects of the delivery of transaction tax services
• Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals, providing training and development opportunities.
• Focus on business development by working closely with the Transaction Services team to drive revenue and team growth.
• Mentoring and developing junior team members, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration.
• Deliver on budgets and operational management targets and best practice with respect to delegation, team utilisation and management of working capital.

About you...

At Cooper Parry, we're in it together. All we ask of our people is that they play all in. You'll continuously strive to keep learning - whether you're a trainee or a Partner - and you'll be brave, stepping out of your comfort zone to tackle new challenges. Above all, be nice. A simple notion, but an irreplaceable part of what makes CP, CP.

• Extensive experience in transaction tax, with a proven track record of successful engagements.
• Strong background in business development and client relationship management.
• Experience leading and mentoring teams.
• ACA, CTA, or equivalent qualifications.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in tax software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• A proactive and innovative mindset.

About us...

We've been dubbed 'the rebels of accountancy'. We're straight-talking. Never afraid to share our opinions. We put people and relationships before products and services, and deliver a streamlined, client-focused service - free from unnecessary red tape.

Check out our achievements:

• Best Companies' No.1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Company to Work For in the UK
• Became B Corp Certified in 2023 and we're still the UK's largest accountancy B Corp, measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow
• Achieved 6 awards at the Inspiring Workplace Awards in 2024, against all businesses of all sizes in the UK and Ireland. We were recognised as "Best-in-class" for Inspiring Culture and Purpose, Wellbeing, Employee Voice and Employee Experience

What's in it for you?

Our people are the beating heart of our culture. We know that if you love working here, and you're given the trust and autonomy to work in a way that best suits you, you'll produce amazing results.

That's why we offer things like:

• A flexible approach to work - balancing working from home, in office or with clients
• A generous holiday entitlement
• An enhanced parental leave policy
• No dress code - just "wear something!"
• A multi-award-winning wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health
• Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities
• Cooper Parry social/sports clubs

Feeling supported and welcomed is such a big part of bringing your whole self to work. As an equal opportunities employer, we'll work with you to ensure you have everything you need to develop your skills and achieve your best.

Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process.

A note for recruitment agencies: Unsolicited CVs will not be honoured. We will only accept CV submissions for roles briefed to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

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