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Posted 29 July, 2026

M&A Tax Senior Manager

LHH Recruitment Solutions
Birmingham, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

M&A Tax Senior Manager\n

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Birmingham | Hybrid Working

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Salary: £70,000 - £95,000 + Excellent Benefits

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I'm currently working with a leading professional services firm that's looking to appoint an M&A Tax Senior Manager to join its expanding Transaction Tax team.

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This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile UK and international transactions, advising a diverse client base that includes private equity-backed businesses, owner-managed companies and large corporates. You'll play a key role in delivering complex projects while helping to drive the continued growth of a well-established and ambitious team.

The Role\n

As an M&A Tax Senior Manager, you'll lead transaction tax engagements from initial discussions through to completion, providing commercially focused advice throughout the deal lifecycle.

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Responsibilities include:

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  • Leading tax due diligence on buy-side and sell-side transactions.
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  • Advising on transaction structures and the wider tax implications of acquisitions and disposals.
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  • Managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring work is delivered to a high technical standard.
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  • Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser throughout the transaction process.
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  • Working closely with colleagues across Tax, Corporate Finance and Advisory to deliver seamless client service.
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  • Supporting business development by identifying opportunities, preparing proposals and contributing to client pitches.
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  • Coaching, mentoring and developing junior members of the team.
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About You\n

You'll be ACA and/or CTA qualified (or equivalent) with significant experience in UK Corporate Tax and/or Transaction Tax.

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You'll also have:

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  • Strong technical knowledge and the ability to apply it in a commercial environment.
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  • Experience managing complex client engagements and leading project teams.
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  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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  • A proactive approach to developing client relationships and supporting business growth.
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  • A genuine interest in mentoring others and contributing to a collaborative team culture.
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This opportunity would suit an experienced Transaction Tax Manager ready to step into a Senior Manager position, or an existing Senior Manager looking to join a growing team with excellent long-term progression.

What's on Offer?\n

Hybrid and flexible working. Exposure to complex, high-value UK and international transactions. Genuine opportunities for progression and career development. A collaborative, high-performing team environment. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

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If you're interested in finding out more, or would like a confidential conversation about the opportunity, I'd be happy to chat.