James Cowper Kreston
Business Tax Manager

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We're looking for an experienced Tax Manager or Senior Manager to join our growing Transactions Tax team.
Working alongside our award-winning Corporate Finance and Transaction Diligence teams, you'll advise a diverse client base ranging from owner-managed businesses and private equity-backed companies to international groups across a variety of sectors.
What you'll be doing
- Advising on acquisitions, disposals, MBOs and group reorganisations
- Delivering tax due diligence and transaction structuring projects
- Providing international tax and employment-related securities advice
- Working closely with clients, investors and management teams
- Supporting business development, training and marketing initiatives
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What we are looking for
- ACA and/or CTA qualified
- Strong corporate tax knowledge with proven transactions tax experience
- Experience in tax due diligence, M&A advisory or transaction structuring
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to build strong client relationships and provide commercial advice
- A collaborative approach, with experience working alongside tax, corporate finance and wider advisory teams


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Why join us?
- Work alongside an award-winning Corporate Finance team
- Genuine flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Opportunities to shape a growing role and advance your career
- Exposure to a wide range of exciting UK-based transactions
- Competitive salary and benefits package
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