Head of Transactions Tax – Director

Company: Hays
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Overview

As Head of Transaction Tax, you will lead and grow a dedicated Tax offering within an advisory firm with strong deal flow. You will work closely with Corporate Finance colleagues to guide clients through acquisitions, disposals and restructurings, building a high-performing team and key client relationships. The role combines leadership, business development and technical tax expertise to establish a Midlands-based Transaction Tax leadership position. This is an entrepreneurial opportunity with long-term growth potential and partnership prospects.

Pay / Benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Genuine Partner opportunity
  • Access to an established client base and strong deal flow
  • Support from entrepreneurial leadership

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and growth of the dedicated Transaction Tax service line
  • Advise on acquisitions, disposals, restructurings and shareholder transactions
  • Collaborate with Corporate Finance and other advisers across the deal lifecycle
  • Build and nurture key client relationships and business development
  • Develop and mentor a specialist Transaction Tax team
  • Contribute to firm-wide tax, corporate finance and advisory capabilities

Key requirements

  • UK Transaction Tax experience
  • Strong buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence expertise
  • Experience advising owner-managed businesses and shareholders
  • Proven track record in business development and client relationship management
  • CTA, ACA or equivalent professional qualification
  • leadership
  • client relationship management
  • business development
  • UK Transaction Tax
  • buy-side and sell-side due diligence
  • advising on acquisitions, disposals and restructurings

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Posted: October 3rd, 2026