M&A Tax Manager

Overview

In this Associate Director role within TAS Tax, you will lead tax structuring and due diligence on buy-side and sell-side transactions for private equity and corporate clients. You will collaborate with due diligence, SPA Advisory, and client-facing teams, shaping transaction structures and tax implications. The role involves managing client relationships, presenting findings, and guiding the deal lifecycle from proposal to closing. You will work across diverse sectors and may contribute to public company transactions on AIM or Main Market. This is a fast-paced, technically-led environment that rewards leadership and cross-functional impact.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible bank holidays
• pension
• life assurance
• private medical
• holiday purchasing
• discounts and gym memberships

Responsibilities

• Lead tax structuring and due diligence for buy-side and sell-side transactions
• Present findings to clients and legal advisers and manage relationships with target management
• Coordinate with FDD and SPA Advisory teams to ensure cohesive deal support
• Prepare and review structuring reports aligned with transaction terms and commercial needs
• Oversee due diligence meetings and review reports for accuracy and robustness
• Review forecast models, funds flows, and legal documentation with the team
• Engage with external contacts (private equity, law firms) to drive business development
• Manage project budgets, billing, and debt collection while maintaining timely fees
• Produce technically supported research using legislation and firm resources
• Contribute to training and development within the team
• Develop internal networks across TAS, Corporate Finance and GT overseas offices
• Lead proposals and presentations to win new work
• Balance work with study and life, supporting flexible working arrangements

Key requirements

• Qualified chartered accountant or tax adviser (ACA, CA, CTA, ADIT or equivalent)
• Good grounding in UK tax practices
• Experience in UK corporation tax compliance and/or M&A
• Knowledge across transfer pricing, R&D, VAT, employment taxes, stamp duty, share transactions/share option schemes
• Proven client handling and project management with ability to manage multiple deliverables
• Experience advising on technical tax matters
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills for client and target documentation

• Client handling
• Project management
• Relationship building
• Tax structuring
• Tax due diligence (buy-side and sell-side)
• M&A tax advisory

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