Corporate M&A​/Deals Tax Director

Hazlewoods is one of the largest independent chartered accountants andvisible business advisers in the Southwest, with over 600 professionals across Gloucestershire, Bristol, and Cardiff. We are recognised for our technical excellence, collaborative culture, and commitment to delivering high-value advisory services.

We are seeking a Corporate M&A Tax Director to lead and grow our transactional tax offering. This is a strategic leadership roleاضر ideal for a senior tax professional with deep expertise in M&A, due diligence, and corporate restructuring.

• Lead tax input on M&A transactions, including identifying key tax risks, advising on warranties and indemnities, and reviewing sale and purchase agreements
• Oversee and deliver tax due diligence projects for both buy-side and vendor engagements abertura
• Conduct pre-disposal tax reviews for businesses preparing for sale
• Advise on corporate and group reorganisations, presenting complex tax matters clearly to clients and stakeholders
• Collaborate with partners and senior stakeholders to drive growth and innovation in fim the deals tax service line
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering technical excellence and commercial awareness

• ACA, ACCA or CTA qualified
• Extensive experience in UK corporate tax, capital and employment tax within a transactional/M&A environment
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and advise on high-value deals
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking
• Excellent communication skills and client relationship management

• Direct application bonus
• On-site parking
• Profit share scheme
• Clear progression structure
• 28 days annual leave (plus option to purchase up to a total 30 days)
• Life assurance – 6x annual salary
• Health & wellbeing benefits including free medical checks, discounted gym membership, online GP access, mental health support, and more
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Regular firm-wide and team social events

If you're ready to take on a leadership role in a growing advisory team, shape the future of transactional tax at Hazlewoods, and work on high-profile deals, we’d welcome your application.