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M&A Tax Manager

RSMGuildfordPosted Yesterday
Accounting PracticeMid-TierTrainee / GraduateCorporate TaxTransactions/M&A/Deals

RSM

M&A Tax Manager

Status

Live

Employment Type

Permanent

Work Arrangements

Hybrid

Salary

Competitive

About the Role

Transactions Tax Manager

RSM UK

Join one of the world’s leading networks of audit, tax, and consulting firms, where bold thinking and premium service come together to help middle-market businesses succeed. At RSM UK, we are growing দ্রুত and ambitiously, with a clear vision to become the premium adviser to the middle market globally.

If you’re looking for a career where you can shape your future, work on high-profile projects, and make a meaningful impact, this could be the opportunity for you.


About the Opportunity

As part of RSM UK’s Tax team, you’ll be joining a culture that values individuality, collaboration, flexibility, and innovation. Our teams support a broad client base, including:

  • Owner-managed businesses

  • Private equity-backed companies

  • Large international organisations

Our Transactions Tax specialists advise on a wide range of areas, including:

  • Buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence

  • Private equity and transaction structuring

  • Vendor assistance

  • Management tax planning

  • Compliance and advisory matters linked to transactions

Due to continued growth, rising client demand, and major M&A tax appointments, we are now looking to appoint a Manager into our National Transactions Tax faculty.

In this role, you’ll work closely with a regional Transactions Tax Partner and play an important role in the continued success and development of RSM’s Transactions Tax offering. You’ll take ownership of a diverse portfolio of challenging projects across multiple industries while collaborating with our highly respected Corporate Finance team and leveraging the strength of RSM’s international network.

Base office location is flexible.


What You’ll Be Doing

As a Transactions Tax Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to lead on varied and stimulating work while helping clients navigate complex tax matters with confidence.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing a broad range of M&A tax projects from start to finish

  • Providing pre- and post-transaction tax structuring advice to deliver efficient outcomes for clients

  • Preparing and reviewing technical written analyses and reports relating to client projects

  • Supporting strategic targeting and business development activity, particularly within the private equity market

  • Working closely with the Transactions Tax Partner to strengthen and grow the service offering

  • Acting as a strong people manager, supporting team members through:

  • On-the-job coaching

  • Formal training delivery

  • Career development conversations

  • Researching and preparing proposals for new business opportunities

  • Taking an active role in pitch presentations and meetings with prospective clients


What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-moving environment, and is motivated by both technical excellence and relationship building. If you’re naturally curious, solutions-focused, and enjoy helping others grow, you’ll fit right in.

Ideal experience and qualifications:

  • CTA or ATII qualification preferred, or equivalent

  • Ideally paired with an accounting qualification such as:

  • ACA

  • ACCA

  • Previous experience at Assistant Manager or Manager level

  • Strong knowledge of Transactions Tax, either as a specialist or from a Corporate Tax background

  • Proven ability to manage clients effectively and build strong, trusted relationships

  • A collaborative and inclusive approach to team leadership and development

  • Strong coaching and mentoring skills

  • Interest or experience in business development would be beneficial, though not essential


Why Join RSM UK?

At RSM, our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to creating an environment where you can grow professionally while enjoying a rewarding and balanced career.

What we offer:

  • 27 days’ holiday, with the option to purchase more

  • Hybrid working

  • A flexible and competitive reward and benefits package

  • Lifestyle, health, and wellbeing support

  • Financial wellbeing tools and resources

  • Electric car scheme

  • Access to a virtual GP

  • Individual healthcare cover

  • Access to 300+ on-demand learning courses created by our in-house Talent Development team


A Culture of Inclusion

At RSM, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging. We want people from all backgrounds, identities, and cultures to feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work.

Our clients represent a wide range of industries, communities, and experiences. We believe our teams should reflect that same diversity of thought, background, and perspective, enabling us to better understand client needs and deliver stronger outcomes.

Diverse teams bring broader ideas, sharper insight, and better collaboration. That’s why we continue to strengthen our culture, systems, and processes to ensure inclusion is embedded across our firm.


Build Your Future at RSM

If you’re ready to take the next step in your Transactions Tax career and want to be part of a forward-thinking, people-focused firm, RSM UK offers the platform, support, and opportunity to help you succeed.

Make your impact at RSM.

About the Employer

RSM

RSM

Mid-Tier · Accounting Practice

RSM UK is a Top 10 firm providing audit, tax and advisory services across the UK.

HQ

Manchester

Employees

Tax team

Active roles

70

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