Associate Director Tax deals advisory

Tax, deals, deals advisory, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions

Your new company
Hays are delighted to be working with a local CF advisory firm in Belfast. We are looking for a commercially driven and technically strong Associate Director to join our clients' Deals Tax team within the Deals Advisory - Corporate Finance practice. This is a senior leadership role focused on delivering strategic tax advice on complex transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, carve-outs, restructurings, and refinancing.
You will lead client engagements, manage cross-functional teams, and play a key role in business development and thought leadership within the deals tax space.

What you'll need to succeed
Essentials:
ACA, CTA, or equivalent qualification.
Significant experience in UK corporate tax with a strong focus on M&A or transaction tax.
Proven track record of leading complex tax advisory projects in a deals' environment.
Strong commercial acumen and ability to communicate complex tax issues to non-tax stakeholders.
Experience managing client relationships and leading multidisciplinary teams.
Desirable:

Exposure to international tax structuring, private equity, or infrastructure deals.
Experience working in a Big 4, mid-tier advisory firm, or in-house M&A tax team.
Familiarity with financial modelling and tax implications of SPAs, debt instruments, and cross-border structuring.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
Equity or profit-sharing opportunities (where applicable).
Flexible working arrangements and generous leave policies.
Access to high-profile transactions and leading clients.
A collaborative, inclusive, and entrepreneurial working environment.
Ongoing professional development and leadership training.
What you'll get in return
PDP
Bonus
Highly competitive salary
Membership fees paid for CTA
Pesion
What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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