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M&A Tax Associate Director
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An exciting and rare opportunity to join a Top 10 Accountancy Practice, open to multiple locations including London! The team is seeking an M&A Tax Associate Director!
This is a great opportunity for those who want a fast-paced and challenging environment, without the strong pressures and cultures of the big 4.
Benefits
- Hybrid working (2 days in office)
- Competitive pension contribution
- Generous holiday package
- Discretionary bonus
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Shared parental leave
Responsibilities and Duties
As an Associate Director, your main focus is on providing quality tax advice within the deals space.
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Lead discussions, present findings, and manage relationships with clients and the target's management team.
- Ensure seamless integration of work with Financial Due Diligence (FDD) and Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) Advisory teams.
- Lead due diligence meetings, oversee analysis, and review reports for accuracy and robustness before final partner/director review.
- Prepare and review reports on acquisition structures, considering key tax implications and commercial requirements.
- Review forecast models, funds flows, and legal documentation with team support.
- Establish a strong internal network to drive opportunities across the tax team, Corporate Finance, and international member firms.
- Work closely with private equity funds, corporate clients, law firms, and intermediaries to drive business development.
- Research and prepare proposals, participate in presentations to prospective clients.
- Manage project budgets, ensure accurate billing, timely fee collection, and minimal debtors.
- Produce well-supported technical research using legislation, tax authority guidance, and firm resources.
- Provide ongoing training and development for your team.
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Candidates must hold a chartered accountant or tax advisor qualification (ACA, CA CTA, ADIT or equivalent).
Additional requirements include:
- Expertise in UK corporation tax compliance and M&A.
- Knowledge of transfer pricing, R&D, VAT, employment taxes, stamp duty, and share transactions/share option schemes.
- Proven ability to manage clients and projects, building and sustaining relationships.
If you're interested in exploring this opportunity further, please apply directly or drop me an email with your full CV to: chris.cheng@ambition.co.uk
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