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Tax Associate
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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a highly regarded corporate tax practice within a leading professional services firm. Working as part of a specialist team, you will advise a diverse client base ranging from owner-managed businesses and high-growth companies to international organisations and investors. The team is recognised for its expertise across corporate transactions, venture capital, international tax and complex advisory projects, delivering pragmatic and commercially focused solutions.
Your new role:
As a Tax Associate, you will play a key role in supporting clients on a broad range of corporate tax matters. You will work closely with senior tax professionals on transactions, restructurings and advisory projects, while developing strong client relationships and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.
Key responsibilities:
- Advising on corporate tax aspects of acquisitions, disposals and reorganisations
- Supporting clients on VAT, international tax and tax dispute matters
- Assisting with the implementation of share incentive arrangements
- Preparing EIS and SEIS applications and related investor documentation
- Drafting correspondence, reviewing documentation and managing client matters
- Liaising directly with clients and other professional advisers
- Supporting business development initiatives and wider team projects
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What you'll need to succeed:
- 2-5 years' post-qualification experience within corporate tax
- Strong technical knowledge of corporate tax advisory work
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills
- Commercial awareness and a practical approach to problem-solving
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Experience of working collaboratively within a professional services environment
What you'll get in return:
- Exposure to a broad range of high-quality corporate tax advisory work
- The opportunity to work closely with experienced senior tax specialists
- Clear career progression within a growing and well-established team
- Hybrid working, with up to 50% home-based working available
- Exposure to venture capital, share schemes, M&A and international tax projects
- A supportive and collaborative working environment focused on professional development
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If you're interested in this opportunity, click 'apply now' to submit your CV, or contact us for a confidential discussion about your career options within the tax market. If this role isn't quite right for you, but you're considering a move, please get in touch to discuss other opportunities available across the market.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Corporate tax advisory experience
- M&A tax support and transaction work
- Tax structuring for acquisitions, disposals and reorganisations
- VAT knowledge
- International tax exposure
- Tax due diligence
- Drafting and negotiating tax deeds and warranties
- Experience with share incentive schemes
- Knowledge of EIS/SEIS tax reliefs and HMRC applications
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