Deals Tax Senior Manager - Birmingham

Deals Tax Senior Manager - Market‑Leading Big 4 (AI‑Driven Deals Practice)

Location: Key strategic UK region

Practice: Deals Tax / M&A Tax

Level: Senior Manager

Role Overview

This is a high‑growth Senior Manager opportunity within a market‑leading Big 4 Deals Tax practice, working at the intersection of AI‑enabled transaction advisory, top‑tier private equity, and complex corporate M&A. You will join a high‑performing Director cohort going to market with significant momentum, supported by a people‑led culture, strong investment in technology, and a clear path to Director.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead Transaction Tax Advisory - Advise PE funds, infrastructure investors, sovereign wealth funds, and corporates on UK and cross‑border acquisitions, disposals, carve‑outs, refinancings, and restructurings.
* Oversee Due Diligence - Lead buy‑side and sell‑side tax due diligence, identifying risks, structuring opportunities, and value‑creation levers.
* Drive AI‑Enabled Delivery - Leverage the firm's proprietary AI tools to enhance diligence, modelling, and structuring efficiency.
* Market Engagement - Build relationships with PE deal teams, corporate development leaders, and law firms to originate and convert opportunities.
* Team Leadership - Coach, develop, and mentor a growing team of Managers, Assistant Managers, and Associates.
* Technical Excellence - Provide authoritative guidance on UK corporation tax, international tax, financing, and structuring matters.
* Cross‑Service Collaboration - Work closely with Transaction Services, Valuations, Modelling, Legal, and Consulting teams on integrated deal solutions.

What Makes This Role Stand Out

* Top‑tier PE exposure - Work with the most active funds in Europe, from mid‑market to mega‑funds.
* AI‑driven platform - The firm is investing heavily in AI to transform diligence, modelling, and structuring.
* High‑performing Director cohort - A strong group going to market, creating real momentum and opportunity.
* People‑led culture - Supportive leadership, transparent progression, and a collaborative environment.
* Key regional focus - This office is a strategic growth hub with significant investment and headroom.
* Clear path to Director - The practice is expanding rapidly, creating genuine upward mobility.

Candidate Profile

* Experienced Deals/M&A Tax Professional with strong UK corporate tax technical grounding.
* Proven track record advising on PE and corporate transactions.
* Ability to lead multiple workstreams in a fast‑paced deal environment.
* Strong commercial instincts and confidence engaging with senior stakeholders.
* Interest in AI‑enabled delivery and modernising the deals tax process.
* Leadership capability with a passion for developing people.

Package & Progression

* Competitive Big 4 Senior Manager package (salary, bonus, benefits).
* Fast‑track progression opportunities due to practice growth.
* Access to cutting‑edge AI tools, training, and leadership development programmes.

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