M&A Tax Manager
On-siteSheffield, England, United Kingdom or Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Provide tax structuring advice and conduct due diligence on buy-side and sell-side transactions for private equity and corporate clients across the full deal lifecycle. Lead discussions with clients and legal advisers, manage relationships with target management teams, and oversee due diligence analysis to ensure robust reporting. Prepare structuring reports based on proposed acquisition structures, review forecast models and legal documentation, and demonstrate technical tax application using legislation and guidance. Collaborate with internal FDD and SPA Advisory teams, external stakeholders, and intermediaries to drive business development and win new work. Manage project budgets, raise bills accurately, and support ongoing team training and development within a fast-moving, project-based environment.
Required Qualifications
- qualified chartered accountant or tax adviser (ACA, CA CTA, ADIT or equivalent as a minimum criteria)
- good grounding in UK tax practices
- UK corporation tax compliance and/or M&A experience
- Exposure to other tax issues – transfer pricing, R&D, VAT, employment taxes, stamp duty, share transactions/share option schemes
- Proven experience in client handling and project management, building and sustaining relationships
- Experience of advising on technical tax matters
- Demonstrable experience of managing multiple deliverables, showing prioritisation skills and meeting deadlines within an expected timeframe
- Strong Excel and Power Point skills to prepare client and target documentation
Desired Qualifications
- UK corporation tax compliance and/or M&A experience
- Exposure to other tax issues – transfer pricing, R&D, VAT, employment taxes, stamp duty, share transactions/share option schemes
- Proven experience in client handling and project management, building and sustaining relationships
- Experience of advising on technical tax matters is essential
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