M&A Tax Manager in Manchester

Job Description

Our Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) Tax team focuses on delivering end‑to‑end tax structuring and due diligence for private equity and corporate clients across a wide spectrum of sectors and deal sizes, both domestically and internationally. As an Associate Director you will lead tax advice and due diligence on buy‑side and sell‑side transactions, partner with other TAS teams, and support business development and client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Lead discussions with and present findings to clients, legal advisers and the target’s management team.
• Collaborate with FDD and SPA Advisory teams to ensure alignment of tax work with overall transaction advisory services.
• Lead due diligence meetings with the target business, oversee the analysis, and review reports before final partner or director review.
• Prepare and review structuring reports based on the proposed acquisition structure, considering key tax implications and commercial requirements.
• Engage in all transaction aspects, including reviewing forecast models, fund flows, and supporting the preparation of legal documentation.
• Build and maintain an internal network to drive opportunities across TAS, Corporate Finance, and GT’s international member firms.
• Work closely with external contacts within private equity funds, corporate clients, law firms and intermediaries to drive business development.
• Conduct business development activities, research and prepare proposals, and present to prospective clients.
• Manage project budgets, ensuring accurate billing, timely fee collection, and minimal debtors.
• Produce well‑supported technical research using legislation, tax authority guidance, and firm resources.
• Oversee ongoing training and development of team members.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be a qualified chartered accountant or tax adviser (ACA, CA CTA, ADIT or equivalent) with solid grounding in UK tax practices. The following skills are highly valued:

• UK corporation tax compliance and/or M&A experience.
• Exposure to other tax issues – transfer pricing, R&D, VAT, employment taxes, stamp duty, share transactions and option schemes.
• Proven client handling and project management experience, building and sustaining relationships.
• Expertise in advising on technical tax matters.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deliverables, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills to prepare client and target documentation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and reward package.
• Tailored development programmes and access to coaching.
• Flexible bank holidays and other holiday options.
• Pension, life assurance and private medical benefits.
• Additional holiday purchasing and health benefits.
• Discounts, gym memberships, financial advice and more.