Transactions Tax Associate Director

Benefits

• Generous holiday package
• Discretionary bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Shared parental leave

Responsibilities and Duties

As an Associate Director, your main focus on providing quality tax advice within the deals space.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Lead discussions, present findings, and manage relationships with clients and the target's management team.
• Ensure seamless integration of work with Financial Due Diligence (FDD) and Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) Advisory teams.
• Lead due diligence meetings, oversee analysis, and review reports for accuracy and robustness before final partner/director review.
• Prepare and review reports on acquisition structures, considering key tax implications and commercial requirements.
• Review forecast models, funds flows, and legal documentation with team support.
• Establish a strong internal network to drive opportunities across the tax team, Corporate Finance, and international member firms.
• Work closely with private equity funds, corporate clients, law firms, and intermediaries to drive business development.
• Research and prepare proposals, participate in presentations to prospective clients.
• Manage project budgets, ensure accurate billing, timely fee collection, and minimal debtors.
• Produce well-supported technical research using legislation, tax authority guidance, and firm resources.
• Provide ongoing training and development for your team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a chartered accountant or tax advisor qualification (ACA, CA CTA, ADIT or equivalent).

Additional requirements include:

• Expertise in UK corporation tax compliance and M&A.
• Knowledge of transfer pricing, R&D, VAT, employment taxes, stamp duty, and share transactions/share option schemes.
• Proven ability to manage clients and projects, building and sustaining relationships.