M&A Tax Manager

2 months ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom RSM Full time
As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions -- we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.
About the department
When you become part of our Tax team, you’ll discover a culture celebrating individuality, fresh thinking, flexibility and collaboration, whilst not only embracing change but impacting it. We’re simply not a one-size-fits-all firm and work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of RSM and our clients. As Ali Sapsford (our Head of Tax) states, “personality and fun are as big a part of our culture as is our passion for delivering a premium service to our clients... That sense of team is what attracts clients and staff alike to RSM, and it’s one of the things I love about RSM”

Our Corporate Tax Team is growing nationally and services clients across a great variety of industries, such as retail, technology and construction to name a few. We work with owner managed businesses, private equity backed enterprises and global companies, managing their tax affairs both on the compliance side and in relation to additional advisory matters. The latter includes Mergers and Acquisitions as well as and Research and Development taxes.

Our Transactions Tax specialists provide a variety of services, such a tax due diligence reviews (buy-side and sell-side), advice relating to private equity and similar structures, vendor assistance, and management tax planning. Indeed, as a result of consistent growth, increased client demand and high-profile M&A Tax appointments, we are looking to make an addition to our National Transactions Tax faculty at the level of Manager. The base office of the successful individual can be flexible.

About the role

As part of RSM's national faculty of M&A Tax specialists, you will work closely with a Transactions Tax Partner and be a crucial member of the team, ensuring the successful delivery of interesting, challenging and high-quality transactions tax technical projects. Operating closely with our brilliant Corporate Finance Department and utilising RSM's international network, you will be at the forefront of Transactions Tax advisory work.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team at an exciting part of the journey, working on a hybrid basis and reaping the rewards of being at home and in the office on a weekly basis. The variety of projects will challenge you every day, helping you expand your capabilities and grow professionally. You’ll have plenty of opportunity to broaden your horizons and discover a culture that nurtures individuality and celebrates fresh thinking

Responsibilities:

Taking a pivotal role in M&A tax projects, delivering technical work in accordance with the firm’s standard procedures and ensuring agreed arrangements with the client are met, including costs and timescales.
Actively maintaining existing client relationships, responding quickly to external and internal queries.
Completing due diligence projects by conducting and supervising on corporate tax elements whilst liaising with other specialist teams as required.
Delivering tax structuring advice pre- and post- transaction to provide tax efficient solutions for clients.
Actively promoting personal profile internally and externally, for example, by attending networking events, writing articles, hosting technical sessions and giving presentations on areas of specialisms to colleagues.
Maintaining an advanced level of technical knowledge through appropriate reading and courses, and fulfilling professional bodies’ CPD requirements.
Supervising and developing more junior staff, including delegation, reviewing work, on-the-job coaching and carrying out requested feedback.
Briefing junior staff on the client’s business and the pre-assignment instructions to supervising and controlling the completion of work.
Working alongside the Transactions Tax Partner to help develop new business, particularly in the private equity space, including involvement in proposal preparation for new work as necessary.
Reviewing personal development and aspirations, and attending career conversations with line manager, ensuring strengths are being harnessed and a strong understanding of the training and support available is gained.
Carrying out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, the title of the role and its grading, as requested by the line manager, Head of Department or a Partner.

About the ideal candidate
CCTA / ATII qualified is preferred or equivalent, ideally along with an accounting qualification such as ACA or ACCA.
Previous experience operating at Assistant Manager or Manager level (or equivalent) is necessary, or can demonstrate the skill set required to undertake the role.
Good knowledge of Transactions Tax, in a specialist capacity or as a Corporate Tax professional.
Proven experience in client handling and building good relationships.
Embraces an inclusive approach to people development and supervision, demonstrating strong coaching abilities.
Business development experience and/or interest in this aspect is advantageous but not essential.
Note: This job description reflects the present requirements of the role. As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment in consultation with the individual.

About the Service Line Head

James Morris, Head of Corporate Tax: "I joined RSM in 2014 as a Tax Director. From the guidance and training I received in my own career development to the huge opportunities to help others in their development, I could not ask for a more supportive place to work. The people work as a team and towards a common goal. RSM is an exciting place to work too; the work is challenging and interesting, and the ability to shape the firm is there for everyone. I am proud to lead RSM’s Corporate Tax Practice and to support the RSM team as it continues to grow. I’ve personally benefitted from the opportunities at RSM and look forward to supporting others as they also build their careers in our business.”

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM
At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.
At RSM we work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of our firm and clients. We support all our people to work flexibly, to manage their family and other responsibilities alongside their work commitments; we believe this is key to achieving an inspiring and fulfilling working environment.

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