Business Tax Manager - M&A
| Posting date: | 04 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £55,000.0 to £70,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive, DOE |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 October 2025 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8LS |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4721511_1756996074 |
Summary
Business Tax Manager - M&A (Transactions Advisory)Reading
Permanent, Full-Time
A highly regarded professional services firm is seeking an experienced Tax Manager or Senior Manager to join their growing Transactions Advisory team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a tax professional with a strong background in M&A and transaction-related advisory work to take the next step in their career.
About the RoleYou'll be joining a dynamic tax team that works closely with a market-leading Corporate Finance and transaction diligence practice. The firm's client base spans owner-managed businesses, mid-market private equity funds, and international corporate groups across diverse industries-offering a rich and varied environment for transaction tax work.
Most transactions are UK-based, giving you the chance to dive deep into the tax aspects of each deal rather than spending time on coordination.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise on a wide range of transactions including acquisitions, disposals, group reorganisations, and management buyouts.
- Lead tax due diligence and structuring projects.
- Provide international tax advice and support on employment-related securities.
- Collaborate with internal teams and clients to deliver high-quality, commercially focused tax solutions.
- Contribute to training and marketing initiatives, if desired.
✅ Candidate Profile
Essential:
- ACA or CTA qualified.
- Strong technical expertise in corporate tax, with a focus on transactions tax.
- Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across teams.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- A greenfield opportunity to shape and define the transactions tax function.
- Flexible working arrangements, with a hybrid setup based out of the Reading office.
- The chance to work alongside an award-winning Corporate Finance team.
- Clear career progression and development opportunities.
This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking firm where your expertise will be valued, and your career can flourish. If you're ready to take on a pivotal role in a thriving transactions advisory environment, let's talk.
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