M&A Tax Associate Director in Edinburgh

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions -- we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

When you become part of our tax team, you’ll discover a culture celebrating individuality, fresh thinking, flexibility and collaboration, whilst not only embracing change but impacting it. We work with owner managed businesses, private equity backed enterprises and global companies, managing their tax affairs both on the compliance side and in relation to additional advisory matters. Our transactions tax specialists provide a variety of services, such as tax due diligence reviews (buy-side and sell-side), advice relating to private equity and similar structures, vendor assistance, and management tax planning.

As a result of consistent growth, increased client demand and high-profile M&A Tax appointments, we are looking to make an addition to our national transactions tax faculty at the Associate Director level. As part of RSM's national faculty of M&A tax specialists, you will work closely with a regional transactions tax partner and make a significant contribution towards the overall future development and success of the transactions tax offering. You will have high levels of responsibility alongside the satisfaction of managing a variety of interesting and challenging projects across different industries.

Operating closely with our brilliant corporate finance department and utilising RSM's international network, you will be at the forefront of Transactions Tax advisory work. The base office for this individual can be flexible, with a preference on Birmingham.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Managing an exciting variety of M&A tax projects.
• Delivering tax structuring advice pre- and post- transaction to provide tax efficient solutions for clients.
• Demonstrating your expertise in writing technical descriptions of the client’s projects to include in the reports.
• Supporting in strategic targeting and business development activity, particularly in the private equity space, working in collaboration with the Transactions Tax Partner.
• Being a strong people manager and taking an active role in individuals’ training and career development via on-the-job coaching, delivering formal training, and career conversations.
• Researching and preparing proposals for new work, as well as taking an active role in presentations to prospective clients.

What we are looking for:

Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can spot inefficiencies in everyday life and are passionate about making improvements, this role is perfect for you! We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

• CTA or ATII qualified is preferred or equivalent, ideally along with an accounting qualification such as ACA or ACCA.
• Significant previous experience operating at Manager, Senior Manager or Associate Director level.
• Excellent knowledge of Transactions Tax, in a specialist capacity or as a Corporate Tax professional.
• Proven experience in client handling and project management, building and sustaining relationships.
• Business development experience or interest in this.
• Willing to embrace an inclusive approach to team development, providing opportunities to demonstrate capability and managing performances in an active and supportive manner.

What we can offer you:

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• 27 days holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days).
• Hybrid working.
• Lifestyle, health, and wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.
• Individual healthcare cover.
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse talent development team.

At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That’s why we’re working together to ensure our firm’s principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.