Transactions Taxes Manager

A leading top 6 national accountancy and advisory firm is seeking a Transaction Taxes Manager to join its expanding tax practice. The firm supports a wide variety of clients across multiple sectors and provides the technical insight and commercial guidance needed to navigate today’s deal‑driven environment. With a strong focus on people, collaboration, and professional development, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious tax professional ready to take ownership of complex projects and accelerate their career.

The tax team is friendly, driven, and diverse, working together to solve client challenges across the UK and internationally. The practice covers a wide range of specialist tax areas and collaborates closely across the wider firm to deliver forward‑thinking, commercial solutions. For someone who enjoys variety and being kept on their toes, this environment offers continuous learning and the autonomy to shape your own path.

The national transaction tax team includes more than 40 specialists dedicated to delivering high‑quality advisory work to acquisitive corporates and private equity investors. With strong growth ambitions and an increasingly busy pipeline, the team is now seeking a Manager who can take a hands‑on role in delivering projects, strengthening relationships, and supporting junior colleagues.

This role requires a tax professional with experience in tax due diligence (buy‑side and sell‑side) and tax structuring. You will work closely with other tax specialists, such as VAT and employment taxes, and with colleagues in transaction services to deliver well‑rounded, commercial advice.

Technical excellence, an ability to think commercially, and strong communication skills are key to success.

• Deliver buy‑side and sell‑side tax due diligence assignments, preparing high‑quality reports and communicating findings clearly.
• Support on tax structuring projects, working closely with colleagues across tax, corporate finance, and advisory.
• Identify risks and support senior team members in managing them effectively.
• Develop strong working relationships with clients, responding promptly and professionally to needs and keeping stakeholders fully updated throughout engagements.
• Provide input into legal documentation and financial models to ensure tax implications are fully considered.
• Mentor and review the work of junior staff, playing an active role in their development.
• Contribute to business development by identifying cross‑selling opportunities and building your own internal and external network.
• Support the development of key relationships, particularly across private equity and acquisitive corporates.
• Contribute to wider team strategy, including opportunities such as post‑deal advisory, exit readiness, and ongoing commercial improvements.

• Strong, up‑to‑date technical knowledge across corporate tax, with exposure to transaction matters.
• Demonstrable experience in tax due diligence or transaction‑related work.
• Project management skills and experience supervising others.
• The ability to develop relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• Experience working with legal advisers and other transaction specialists.
• A recognised professional qualification such as CTA or ACA (or equivalent), or relevant experience.