M&A Tax Manager

M&A Tax Manager This is an opportunity to build a visible career in a growing deal-tax practice where managers are trusted with clients, encouraged to use their judgement and supported by accessible senior colleagues. You will advise private equity investors, acquisitive groups, and entrepreneurial businesses on domestic and international mid-market transactions. The work spans acquisitions, exits and refinancings, giving you exposure from the first commercial question through to implementation after the deal. A place to do your best work The culture is professional without being formal and ambitious without becoming individualistic. Colleagues solve problems together, share credit and make time to help one another. You will have genuine ownership of assignments, backed by partners and directors who are available when their experience adds value rather than layers of unnecessary sign-off. Varied work, regular feedback and exposure to senior clients will support your progression, while a practical approach to workloads helps the team deliver at pace without losing sight of life outside work. Where you will make an impact

• Lead transaction tax engagements, keeping delivery, scope, fees and risk on track.
• Advise clients on the tax implications of acquisitions, disposals and refinancings.
• Lead buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence and produce clear, focused reports.
• Design tax-efficient acquisition, disposal and funding structures.
• Coordinate specialist and international tax advice into one clear client response.
• Work with deal teams to align financial, commercial and tax advice.
• Review tax warranties, indemnities and covenants in transaction documents.
• Review financial models and funds flows for tax risks affecting deal value.
• Build trusted relationships and identify opportunities to add client value.
• Coach junior colleagues through clear expectations, feedback and deal exposure.
• Improve delivery through simpler processes, stronger templates and technology. What will help you succeed
• You take ownership of transactions, not just individual technical tasks.
• You apply UK tax knowledge commercially and seek specialist input when needed.
• You explain complex tax matters clearly in writing and conversation.
• You manage priorities, detail and multiple assignments under pressure.
• You collaborate well and readily share knowledge, feedback and support.
• You are professionally qualified with at least three years' post-qualification experience.