Deals Tax, Tax Mergers & Acquisitions, Manager

Job Title: Deals Tax, M&A Manager
We help our clients stay ahead of changes that impact their businesses, navigating complexity and risk. We deliver deep tax technical and legal expertise, while providing the critical context to make informed and compliant decisions. With clients ranging from multinational organisations and public sector bodies to entrepreneurs and family businesses, the work we do is diverse.
Hear from Ed Stacey, Tax People Leader about what a career in Tax could mean for you - from development, to our culture, to what we value in our people when building our team.
Our Deals Tax team works closely with our Deals practice to advise on the tax implications of all aspects of transactions including; Mergers & Acquisition, Business Recovery Services and Real Estate. Part of the wider Corporate Tax network, we work collaboratively across specialisms to drive value and help our clients succeed at all stages of the deal lifecycle.
The role sits within the Mergers and Acquisition (M&A) Tax team, the largest specialist team in PwCs global Deals Tax network. The team operates on a national basis so that no matter where individuals are located, we bring the best experts to our clients and the broadest range of opportunities to our people. Our client base is truly international and we pride ourselves on the strength of our network.
Our team is fueled by open and curious minds who are passionate about their work. As part of the team you'll experience unparalleled opportunity to develop your career. You'll work on complex and challenging projects and gain experience working with prestigious and diverse clients - from high profile multinational organisations and private equity firms to start-ups and owner-managed businesses.
Responsibilities
Manage and deliver bespoke tax advice and implications in a fast-paced and evolving deals market
Build and maintain 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 proactive in seeking business development opportunities helping to identify and progress opportunities with new/existing clients
Use technical knowledge and experience to help develop strategies to solve complex technical challenges 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 to solve important problems.
Essential skills and experience
Chartered Accountant (ACCA, ICAEW, ICAS, CAI) or Chartered Tax Advisor (ATT, CTA) or equivalent international or legal professional qualification
Worked as part of a team on recent M&A transactions including due diligence, structuring & tax modelling
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