Tax Director or Associate Director (M&A)
Employer Location England, Cambridgeshire Salary Salary to attract + unmatched benefits Closing date 2 Feb 2026 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band, ,,, Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
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Associate Director M&A Tax is required to join a market-leading M&A Team in either the Corporate Transactions Team or Private Equity Team.
Step into a pivotal role at one of the world's most respected professional services firms. Our client's M&A Tax practice is at the forefront of advising on complex, high-profile transactions that shape industries and drive growth. As an Associate Director, you'll work alongside senior leaders, influence strategic decisions, and deliver innovative tax solutions for major corporate and private equity clients. This is your chance to combine technical expertise with commercial impact in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
Corporate Transactions Team
1. Advise on mergers, acquisitions, IPOs, rights issues, debt refinancing, and corporate reorganisations
2. Lead tax due diligence (vendor and buy-side), SPA input, and deal structuring
3. Deliver cross-border tax solutions, including permanent establishment and multi-jurisdictional planning
4. Collaborate with specialists in VAT, Transfer Pricing, and International Tax
Ideal Background:
5. ACA/CTA qualified with strong corporate tax and transaction experience
6. Proven track record in due diligence and deal documentation
7. Experience with listed businesses and large privately-owned companies
Private Equity Team
8. Advise private equity houses, infrastructure funds, and real asset investors
9. Structure funds and portfolio company transactions, including carried interest and investor tax planning
10. Manage tax aspects of acquisitions, exits, refinancing, and fund-level reporting
11. Work closely with financial investors and fund managers on bespoke tax solutions
Ideal Background:
12. ACA/CTA qualified with specialist knowledge of private equity and fund structuring
13. Experience advising on investor returns, manager remuneration, and PE lifecycle tax issues
Benefits
14. Competitive salary plus annual performance bonus
15. Hybrid working with flexible arrangements
16. Comprehensive benefits package including pension, private healthcare, and wellbeing support
17. Generous annual leave and family-friendly policies
18. Professional development with structured progression to Director and beyond
19. Inclusive culture with access to specialist networks and mentoring
If you are interested in discussing either of these roles in more detail please contact Cara Whyte at Hays or apply on line. Please indicate your preferred specialism (Corporate Transactions or Private Equity) when applying.
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Company
At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.
So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.
So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.
We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:
20. Corporate Governance
21. Credit Control
22. Part-Qualified Accountant
23. Payroll
24. Public Practice Accounting
25. Public Services Accounting
26. Senior Finance – Qualified
27. Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping
28. Tax & Treasury
You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow
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