Hays
Tax Assistant manager - Deals, transactions
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Hays are delighted to be working with a local CF advisory firm. We are seeking a highly motivated and commercially astute Tax Assistant Manager to join our client's Deals & Transactions Advisory Tax team. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of tax and corporate finance, supporting clients through complex transactions including mergers, acquisitions, disposals, restructurings, and refinancing.
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality tax advice, managing client relationships, and supporting senior team members on a wide range of advisory projects.
Your new role
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the delivery of tax advice on a variety of deals and transactions, including due diligence, structuring, and post-deal integration.
- Conduct technical research and prepare tax analysis and reports for clients.
- Assist in managing client relationships and act as a point of contact for day-to-day queries.
- Collaborate with colleagues across corporate finance, legal, and audit teams to provide integrated solutions.
- Review and prepare tax models and financial analysis to support transaction structuring.
- Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on clients and transactions.
- Contribute to business development efforts, including proposal writing and client pitches.
- Support the development and mentoring of junior team members.
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What you'll need to succeed
Essential:
- ACA, CTA, or equivalent professional qualification.
- Strong UK corporate tax technical knowledge.
- Experience in tax advisory, ideally within a deals or transactions environment.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable:
- Experience in M&A tax, private equity, or international tax structuring.
- Exposure to financial modelling and tax due diligence.
- Familiarity with tax implications of share and asset sales, debt restructuring, and cross-border transactions.
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What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
- Hybrid working and flexible hours.
- Continuous professional development and training.
- Exposure to high-profile clients and complex transactions.
- A collaborative and inclusive team culture.
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary
- PDP
- Bonus
- Pension
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Desired Skills and Experience
Tax Accountant with either a ACA or CTA qualification required for a manager role within an accountancy practice
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