Transaction Tax Associate Director

We are looking for an Associate Director to join a growing Transaction Tax team that is one the UK's leading advisers to mid-market private equity firms and large acquisitive corporates with deal values of anywhere from a few million to over a billion.on acquisitions, disposals, and business restructurings. The role offers exposure to a wide range of sectors, transactions, and both UK and international tax matters.

As an Associate Director, you will:

• Lead tax due diligence and transaction tax engagements for private equity and corporate clients.
• Advise on acquisition and transaction structures, identifying key tax risks and opportunities.
• Manage client relationships and present findings to investors, management teams, and advisers.
• Work closely with financial due diligence, legal, and corporate finance teams throughout the deal lifecycle.
• Review and oversee the preparation of due diligence and structuring reports.
• Support business development activities, including proposals, networking, and pitching for new work.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and commercial delivery.
• Coach and develop junior team members, providing technical guidance and support.
• Build strong relationships across internal teams and external stakeholders.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• ACA, CA, CTA, ADIT, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience in transaction tax, M&A tax, or UK corporate tax.
• Strong technical tax knowledge and the ability to provide practical, commercial advice.
• Experience managing client relationships and delivering complex projects.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple work streams and deadlines effectively.
• Exposure to wider tax areas such as transfer pricing, VAT, employment taxes, or stamp taxes would be advantageous.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Exposure to high-profile transactions across a variety of sectors.
• Significant opportunities for progression and leadership development.
• Ongoing technical and professional training.
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial, and growing team environment.