Corporate M&A/Deals Tax Manager
Location: Cheltenham, Cardiff, or Bristol (Hybrid working available)
About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced Corporate M&A/Deals Tax Manager to join their dynamic tax team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile transactions, providing strategic tax advice across mergers, acquisitions, disposals, and restructurings for a diverse range of clients.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead tax due diligence projects on corporate transactions, identifying key risks and opportunities
* Provide strategic tax structuring advice on M&A deals, share sales, and asset purchases
* Advise on tax-efficient corporate reorganisations and group restructurings
* Prepare and review tax provisions for transaction documentation (SPAs, disclosure letters)
* Manage relationships with clients, legal advisors, and other deal stakeholders
* Calculate and advise on stamp duty, SDLT, and other transaction taxes
* Support on post-deal integration matters including tax alignment and synergies
* Manage and develop junior team members on deal projects
* Keep abreast of legislative changes affecting corporate transactions
What We're Looking For:
* ACA, ACCA, or equivalently qualified
* 5+ years' experience in corporate tax with significant M&A/deals exposure
* Strong technical knowledge of corporation tax, including group relief, capital allowances, and share schemes
* Experience conducting tax due diligence and structuring transactions
* Excellent project management skills with ability to handle multiple deals simultaneously
* Strong commercial awareness and ability to communicate complex tax issues to non-tax specialists
* Confident relationship builder who can work effectively with clients and professional advisors
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
* Flexible hybrid working arrangements
* Clear progression pathway to Senior Manager/Director level
* Exposure to high-quality, varied deal work
* Collaborative and supportive team culture
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Pension scheme, healthcare benefits, and more
Ready for your next challenge in deals tax? Let's talk.