M&A Tax Partner or Director

Our client is an independent advisory firm in the central belt who are experiencing ongoing growth and are now looking to appoint a senior Tax professional (either Associate Director, Director or a Partner) to specialise in transactions tax for mostly local clients with some work further afield in the UK.

If you enjoy working on transactions with owner managed and PE-backed businesses as well as high net worth individual clients then read on. This role can be based in Glasgow or Edinburgh.

The role will include the following

• Provision of tax advice to a wide ranging portfolio of clients involved in merger and acquisitions and corporate restructuring
• Preparation of Tax Due Diligence reports and provision of advice in respect of M&A and fundraising matters
• Ability to carry out detailed technical research
• Business Development activities, to include identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow the practice, in terms of both client portfolio and service offering
• Building good relationships with lawyers, accountants, investors, PE/VC houses and of course business owners and CEOs/MDs

Essential Criteria

• CTA/CA/ACCA/ICAEW qualified
• Experience of working in a M&A Tax role
• Ability to work independently, but also collaboratively as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage client expectations
• Excellent technical skills, coupled with strong commercial awareness

The opportunity

• Being part of the senior leadership to drive growth and gain market share alongside experienced senior leaders
• Opportunity for significant reward based on your contribution and a pathway to or immediate potential for equity ownership (depending on experience and skillset)
• An entrepreneurial and agile environment with no red tape, allowing influence on strategy

To apply

Click apply or/and email Craig at with or without a CV to start the process with an initial discussion to find out more.