M&a tax manager in Derby

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Transaction Tax Manager to join a fast-growing advisory practice with an impressive reputation in the mid-market and private equity space. This role offers the chance to work on a wide range of transactions, taking ownership of key client relationships while developing your leadership and technical expertise. Client Details Our client is a highly regarded professional services firm with a strong presence in the UK transaction advisory market. The business has built a reputation for delivering commercially focused advice to private equity houses, investors and entrepreneurial businesses, supporting them through acquisitions, disposals, restructurings and growth initiatives. With a rapidly expanding transaction tax team and a significant pipeline of deal activity, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious professional looking to accelerate their career within a dynamic and forward-thinking environment. Description Lead tax due diligence, transaction structuring and advisory engagements across a range of deal types. Manage multiple transactions simultaneously, ensuring high-quality delivery and adherence to deadlines. Act as a key point of contact for clients, providing commercially focused tax advice throughout the deal lifecycle. Support private equity investors, management teams and corporate clients on acquisitions, disposals and restructurings. Review the work of junior team members and provide coaching and technical guidance. Identify additional opportunities to support clients and contribute to business development activities. Work closely with senior stakeholders on larger and more complex transactions. Contribute to the ongoing development of processes, methodologies and service delivery. Profile ACA, ACCA or CTA qualified. Strong transaction tax experience gained within a professional services or advisory environment. Excellent understanding of UK corporate tax and transaction-related tax matters. Proven experience leading due diligence and tax advisory projects. Strong project management skills with the ability to balance multiple workstreams. Commercially minded with excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills. Comfortable reviewing work, mentoring junior staff and supporting team development. Proactive, solutions-focused and able to perform effectively in a fast-paced deal environment. Interest in technology, innovation and driving continuous improvement. Job Offer £65,000 - £75,000 + bonus + benefits, depending on experience. Hybrid working model Flexible working arrangements Strong pipeline of private equity-backed and corporate transactions Opportunity to lead client engagements and develop senior stakeholder relationships Exposure to complex, high-value deals across a variety of sectors Ongoing professional development and technical training Enhanced pension contribution Generous annual leave allowance Enhanced parental leave benefits Comprehensive wellbeing and employee support programmes