Transaction Tax Senior Manager

at  Cooper Parry

About the role…:
Are you an experienced Transaction Tax Senior Manager looking for your next challenge? Do you love finding solutions to clients problems, adding value to their business and removing the stress?
Our Transaction Tax team in the south are growing, and we’re currently seeking a Transaction Tax Senior Manager to join them on their journey.

ABOUT THE DAY TO DAY…

You’ll be responsible for managing the provision of tax due diligence and TT advisory services in respect of a wide range of projects and in respect of a diverse range of targets and clients. You’ll get stuck into a diverse range of tasks and responsibilities, including;

• Actively managing complex tax due diligence, structuring and advisory projects
• Delegate and review junior members work prior to seeking senior sign off
• Own and run Transaction Tax projects with autonomy consulting on risk areas
• Leading on regular/recurring project update calls and when presenting findings or conclusions arising from your work - increasing involvement in calls which may be more contentious or technical
• Typically be the main points of contact for clients on projects
• Collaborating with clients to address tax related queries or concerns
• Prepare sound tax advice using tax technical knowledge and demonstrate confidence in researching legislation and primary sources and presenting conclusions
• Contribute to the development and improvement of our ways of working alongside senior members of the team, be active in your role as a senior member of the transaction tax team
• Assisting with business development activities, including identifying opportunities to cross-sell services and generating new business leads
• Potential to manage a team of trainees or Assistant Managers - coaching and supporting the juniors to help with their technical and professional development

The role will also be designed to help you grow and develop through your career journey. With access to a wide range of knowledge to help push yourself further - from Managers to Partners, the team are always happy to support you.
About you…:
At Cooper Parry, we’re in it together. All we ask of our people is that they play all in. You’ll continuously strive to keep learning – whether you’re a trainee or a Partner – and you’ll be brave, stepping out of your comfort zone to tackle new challenges. Above all, be nice. A simple notion, but an irreplaceable part of what makes CP, CP.

In addition to those core values, as a Transaction Tax Senior Manager, you should be/have;

• Qualified accountant or tax advisor with significant experience in business tax and/or industry
• Experience of a range of corporate tax matters including those relevant for owner managers, PE and large corporate business
• Strong technical knowledge of UK tax laws and regulations
• Proven experience in managing a portfolio of clients and delivering high-quality tax services
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues

About us…:
We’ve been dubbed ‘the rebels of accountancy’. So, we don’t give run-of-the-mill advice.
We’re straight-talking. Never afraid to share our opinions. We put people and relationships before products and services, and deliver a streamlined, client-focused service – free from unnecessary red tape.
That’s how we’ve become the fastest-growing accountancy firm in the UK, and we’ve never been the type to rest on our laurels.

Over the last couple of years alone, we’ve achieved some fantastic feats:

• Partnered with Waterland Private Equity in July 2022, and are now on a lightning-fast growth journey
• Ranked No.1 in the Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Index in 2022
• Best Companies’ No.1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Company to Work For in the UK
• Became B Corp Certified in 2023 and we’re still the UK’s largest accountancy B Corp, measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow
• Came No.3 overall at the Inspiring Workplace Awards in 2024, against all businesses of all sizes in the UK and Ireland. We were recognised as “Best-in-class” for Inspiring Culture and Purpose, Wellbeing, Employee Voice and Employee Experience

• Actively managing complex tax due diligence, structuring and advisory projects
• Delegate and review junior members work prior to seeking senior sign off
• Own and run Transaction Tax projects with autonomy consulting on risk areas
• Leading on regular/recurring project update calls and when presenting findings or conclusions arising from your work - increasing involvement in calls which may be more contentious or technical
• Typically be the main points of contact for clients on projects
• Collaborating with clients to address tax related queries or concerns
• Prepare sound tax advice using tax technical knowledge and demonstrate confidence in researching legislation and primary sources and presenting conclusions
• Contribute to the development and improvement of our ways of working alongside senior members of the team, be active in your role as a senior member of the transaction tax team
• Assisting with business development activities, including identifying opportunities to cross-sell services and generating new business leads
• Potential to manage a team of trainees or Assistant Managers - coaching and supporting the juniors to help with their technical and professional developmen