Director M&A Tax

Ryan, LLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax services firm in Greater London is seeking a Director to lead their M&A Tax team. This pivotal leadership role focuses on delivering exceptional client service, guiding complex transactions, and shaping a unique service offering. Applicants should possess extensive UK corporate and transaction tax experience, demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, and have proven skills in building client relationships. This position promises competitive compensation and a supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Home Office Stipend

Business Connectivity Reimbursement

Gym Membership or Equipment Reimbursement

LinkedIn Learning Subscription

Flexible Work Environment

Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service

Accelerated Career Path

Award-Winning Culture & Community Outreach

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in UK corporate tax and transaction tax.
• Proven track record of delivering complex tax advice and supporting clients through transactions.
• Experience building and leading high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop team members, fostering a culture of learning.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients and legal advisers.
• Prepare and oversee detailed technical advice across UK and international tax issues.
• Manage engagement economics including fees, WIP, billing, and collections.

Skills

Strong commercial acumen

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Proven leadership and team-building capabilities

Deep technical expertise in UK corporate tax

Strong analytical skills

Commercial problem-solving approach

Education

Qualified CTA, ACA, CA or equivalent

Job description

Director, M&A Tax page is loaded## Director, M&A Taxlocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0018260* Competitive Compensation and Benefits* Home Office Stipend* Business Connectivity Reimbursement (Phone/Internet)* Gym Membership or Equipment Reimbursement* LinkedIn Learning Subscription* Flexible Work Environment* Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service* Accelerated Career Path* Award-Winning Culture & Community OutreachThe Director role within the Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Tax team is a pivotal leadership position in a team at the early stages of its growth trajectory. The Director will play a critical role in delivering exceptional client service, leading complex transactions, and shaping a differentiated service offering. This role combines technical excellence, strategic delivery, and team leadership, with a strong focus on building client relationships and driving business growth.**Duties and responsibilities, as they align to Ryan’s Key Results****People:*** Coach and develop team members, fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and high performance* Lead training initiatives and support the professional development of staff* Collaborate with peers and contribute to building a strong, scalable team**Client:*** Act as a key point of contact for clients, legal advisers, and internal teams to ensure effective delivery* Lead complex transactions in collaboration with Principals, providing strategic and technical guidance* Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring consistent, high-quality service* Support business development efforts, including proposal preparation and participation in pitches**Value:*** Prepare and oversee detailed technical advice across UK and international tax issues* Perform and review in-depth analysis of tax-related documents and data, articulating commercial impacts* Collaborate with UK and overseas tax specialists, critically evaluating and integrating their input* Demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of UK and OECD tax developments* Review and prepare detailed funds flows and assess financial models from a tax perspective* Oversee implementation of client 100-day plans and other pre- and post-deal tax deliverables* Manage engagement economics including fees, WIP, billing, and collections**Education and Experience:*** Qualified CTA, ACA, CA or equivalent* Extensive experience in UK corporate tax and transaction tax* Proven track record of delivering complex tax advice and supporting clients through transactions* Experience building and leading high-performing teams**Required Skills:*** Strong commercial acumen and practical approach to tax advisory* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills* Proven leadership and team-building capabilities* Deep technical expertise in UK corporate tax and related areas* Ability to manage multiple complex deliverables and meet deadlines* Strategic mindset with a focus on long-term client and firm success**Preferred Skills:*** Recognised in the market for client relationship management and deal execution* Proactive in identifying and progressing business opportunities* Strong analytical skills and a curious, commercial approach to problem-solving**Certificates and Licenses:*** ACA, CA, CTA, ADIT or equivalent (required)Ryan offers outstanding opportunities to work in a dynamic, rapidly expanding tax services firm serving the world’s most respected Global 5000 companies. Our innovative work environment, accelerated growth path for high performers, competitive benefits package, and outstanding earning potential provide the most rewarding career experience available in the industry. Job duties related to this role are to be conducted in a manner that adheres to privacy laws, as well as follows internal governance related to protecting confidential information and trade secrets, and to securing data and company records.