Be able to deliver UK tax due diligence and structuring projects, both from a technical and project management perspective, demonstrating strong UK tax technical skills and experience in UK tax due diligence and a commercial “can do” approach. Be able to project manage international tax due diligence and structuring projects, instructing and working with overseas tax advisors where necessary. Be able to work effectively with the wider Financial Due Diligence (FDD) and Transaction Advisory team to deliver seamless client service on transactions. Manage the financial and administrative side of the transactions you are running. Act as a point of contact within the team for clients, targets and for internal requests for support from other services lines. Build client relationships proactively, seeking and identifying new business opportunities that drives workflow for both the tax group and our wider business lines.
Educated to degree level (at least 2:1 or equivalent) and a qualified accountant (ACA), tax advisor (CTA) or lawyer. Big 4/magic circle training an advantage. At least 6 years Post Qualification Experience (PQE) in UK tax, of which at least 3 years should be in a transactional tax team or role. Strong expertise and experience in UK tax technical matters relevant to due diligence and structuring is key plus significant deals tax project management experience running both UK and international deals. A strong work ethic and the ability to deliver projects without excessive supervision is key. You must be able to manage several simultaneous work streams and be able to work in a high pressure environment meeting your deadlines You should have excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate complex tax issues with non-tax experts.