M&A Transactions Tax Associate Director

Taxation; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Manchester is seeking an M&A Transactions Tax Associate Director. In this role, you will work with major clients on high-profile transactions and support the full deal life cycle including due diligence and integration. This position offers hybrid working with the flexibility to work from home two days per week, a benefits allowance of £5,000, and private medical insurance. Applicants must be ACA/CTA/ACCA qualified with experience in M&A tax.

Benefits

Flexible working

Benefits allowance worth £5,000

Private Medical Insurance

Annual Bonus Scheme

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/CTA/ACCA with a professional services background in M&A tax.
• Experience in managing tax advisory projects and client relationships.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients on M&A transactions.
• Support due diligence, structuring, and post-deal integration.
• Drive business development initiatives.

Skills

Excellent communication

Project management

Technical expertise in M&A tax

Education

ACA/CTA/ACCA qualified

Job description

M&A Transactions Tax Associate Director

Manchester

£75,000 - £95,000 (hybrid work model & wider benefits)

We're partnering with a Big 4 global professional services firm that's expanding its market‑leading M&A Tax team with a key Associate Director hire.

This is a unique opportunity to work on high‑profile European buy‑outs, advising major private equity and infrastructure clients, and engaging with a top‑tier portfolio.

If you're looking to join a high-performing team at the forefront of international M&A tax advisory, this could be the ideal next step.

Your New Role

• Collaborate with a wide range of clients, including private equity firms, infrastructure investors, multinationals, and emerging capital providers.
• Be involved across the full deal life cycle; including due diligence, structuring, documentation, post‑deal integration, and exit readiness.
• Support client growth through business development initiatives.
• Build and share technical expertise through ongoing training and mentoring opportunities.

Why consider this role and firm?

• Their Manchester office serves as the headquarters for the firm's North West practice. The space includes a dedicated client suite, flexible co‑working areas, and a 'Gallery Room' for workshops and seminars. They also have facilities like wellness rooms, nursing rooms, and multi‑faith rooms.

• Hybrid working policy with the flexibility to work from home for two days per week
• Benefits allowance worth £5,000
• Private Medical Insurance
• Annual Bonus Scheme based on firm wide & personal performance
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity

What you'll need to succeed

• ACA/CTA/ACCA qualified
• You will come from a professional services background having worked in M&A tax
• Experience managing and delivering tax advisory projects
• Excellent communication and project management skills

Want to find out more about this role?

If you believe that this position is of interest or would like to find out more information, call Victoria Walker on 0161 5297 109 or email Victoria.walker@pro‑tax.co.uk

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