M&A Tax Manager

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M&A Tax Manager delivering tax structuring and due diligence for private equity and corporate transactions. Grant Thornton role spanning varied sectors, clients, and deal lifecycles.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeSheffield • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in tax structuring and due diligence for buy-side and sell-side transactions, with a strong grounding in UK tax practices and compliance. Proven ability to manage client relationships, lead teams, and deliver technical tax advice effectively.

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Qualified Chartered AccountantUK Tax ComplianceM&A ExperienceClient ManagementProject Management

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Hard Skills

Tax StructuringDue DiligenceTechnical Tax AdviceForecast ModelingTax Research

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingTeam LeadershipCommunication

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

ACACACTAADIT

Industry Keywords

Private EquityCorporate ClientsTransfer PricingR&D TaxVAT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide tax structuring advice and undertake tax due diligence on buy-side and sell-side transactions
Advise private equity and corporate clients, with potential involvement in AIM and London Stock Exchange Main Market transactions
Lead client and legal-adviser discussions and present findings
Manage relationships with target management teams
Work alongside FDD and SPA Advisory teams
Lead due diligence meetings and oversee analysis
Review due diligence reports before partner/director final review
Prepare and review structuring reports considering tax implications and commercial requirements
Review forecast models, funds flows, and legal documentation
Build internal networks across TAS, Corporate Finance, and international member firms
Develop relationships with private equity funds, corporate clients, law firms, and intermediaries
Research and prepare proposals and participate in prospective-client presentations
Manage project budgets, billing, fee collection, and debtors
Produce supported technical tax research
Lead ongoing training and development of the team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified chartered accountant or tax adviser (ACA, CA, CTA, ADIT or equivalent as a minimum criteria)
Good grounding in UK tax practices
UK corporation tax compliance and/or M&A experience
Exposure to transfer pricing, R&D, VAT, employment taxes, stamp duty, and share transactions/share option schemes
Proven experience in client handling and project management
Experience building and sustaining relationships
Experience advising on technical tax matters
Demonstrable experience managing multiple deliverables, prioritising, and meeting deadlines
Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
Ability to work with legislation, tax-authority guidance, and technical resources
Ability to work flexibly, including reduced hours or job shares

Benefits

Comp & perks

Tailored development programmes and access to coaching
Flexible bank holidays
Pension
Life assurance
Private medical
Additional holiday purchasing
Health benefits
Shopping discounts
Gym memberships
Financial advice
Flexible working options
Reduced contracted hours, shorter-period working, job shares
Work-life balance support