Corporate and M&A Tax Manager

  • Morgan McKinley
  • Mar 27, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

A Top 5 UK accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Corporate M&A Tax Manager to join its growing Transaction Tax team. The team advises entrepreneurial businesses, acquisitive corporates and private equity clients on a wide range of UK and cross-border transactions.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing, collaborative team with a clear growth strategy and strong deal flow across multiple sectors.

The role:

  • Lead buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence and tax structuring assignments.
  • Work closely with colleagues across VAT, Employment Tax and Transaction Services to deliver integrated advice.
  • Manage client onboarding, engagement procedures and project risk.
  • Act as a key contact for clients and stakeholders, keeping them informed throughout the transaction process.
  • Contribute to legal documentation and financial models from a tax perspective.
  • Support business development through relationship building, cross-selling and winning new work.
  • Coach and develop junior members of the team.

About you:

  • Strong transaction tax experience with the ability to advise on complex M&A tax issues.
  • Proven experience leading projects and managing teams.
  • Commercially minded with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience working with senior client stakeholders and external advisers.
  • CTA and/or ACA qualified (or equivalent).

This role offers exposure to high-quality transactions, clear progression and the opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of a leading Corporate M&A Tax team.