Location – London, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Manchester
Our client’s Deals Tax team works closely with their Deals practice to advise on the tax implications of all aspects of transactions, including Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Recovery Services and Real Estate. Part of the wider Corporate Tax network, they work collaboratively across specialisms to drive value and help clients succeed at all stages of the deal lifecycle.
The role sits within the Private Equity Portfolio (PE Portfolio) Tax team, one of the most successful teams within our client’s Deals Tax network. The team operates on a national basis so that no matter where individuals are located, they bring the best experts to their PE backed clients and the broadest range of opportunities to their people. The firm’s client base is truly international and they pride themselves on the strength of their network.
Our client’s team is fuelled by open and curious minds who are passionate about their work. As part of the team you’ll experience unparalleled opportunities to develop your career. You will work on complex and challenging projects and gain experience working with prestigious and diverse PE backed clients – from large multinational organisations to more fledgling developing businesses.
Key responsibilities
- Work in a team to deliver bespoke tax advice and implications in a fast-paced and evolving deals market.
- Play a key role in developing relationships with clients and junior members of the team.
- Seek specialist input from other parts of tax and wider network – in particular Transaction Service and non-UK teams.
- Be actively involved in business development activities, helping to identify and research opportunities with new and existing clients.
- Use technical knowledge and commercial awareness to help solve important problems for our clients.
- Take responsibility for developing your own and the team’s technical and business acumen; keeping up to date with business and economic issues, industry insights and sharing your experience and technical knowledge as part of a team.
Skills and attributes
- Chartered Accountant (ACCA, ICAEW, ICAS, CAI) or Chartered Tax Advisor (ATT, CTA) or equivalent international qualification.
- Advisor (ATT, CTA) or equivalent international qualification.
- Strong UK tax skills with transaction experience.
- Ability to build internal and external relationships and networks, both within the UK and overseas.
- Developed communication skills, specifically in negotiating with and influencing others.
- Strong analytical, project management and report writing skills.
- An inquisitive mind and ability to solve problems as part of a diverse team.
- Ability to use tax technical knowledge & insights in a fast paced commercial environment.