Associate Director, M&A Tax - Private Equity

Associate Director, M&A Tax - Private Equity

2026-10-17T00:00:00

Location: Glasgow, GB, G4 0, Any

Company: Deloitte

Application deadline: 2026-11-17T10:00:45.977

Basic Information

• Location: Birmingham, Cambridge, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Reading


• Business Line: Tax & Legal


• Job Type: Permanent / FTC


• Date Published: 10-Jul-#####


• Req #: 20834

Job Description

Connect to your Industry: Our Financial Investors business comprises a dedicated team of 650 professionals, renowned for their agility and deep understanding of the needs of our financial investor clients and the dynamic markets in which they operate and invest. Structured around our four key pillars - Private Equity, Real Assets, Corporate Transactions, and Investment Management & Reporting - we provide a broad range of tax services to our clients that include fund structuring and advisory, M&A, investment lifecycle advisory and provision of local and global compliance and reporting obligations. We are market leading and have deep industry knowledge.

Our Private Equity team advises PE funds on tax matters across asset classes and at every stage of the deal lifecycle. The team focuses on buyout deals in both mid and large markets, predominantly working on structuring, funds flow and due diligence. We also cover Real Estate and Infra transactions undertaken by Private Equity funds.

Connect to your career at Deloitte

Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte? It's how we approach the decisions we make every day. Our values are how we behave, our beliefs and attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values guide every decision and action.

Joining our team will allow you to:

• Expand your M&A skills.


• Gain exposure to a diverse client base, including large international and mid-cap private equity houses, infrastructure funds, multinational companies, and emerging capital providers.


• Participate in all aspects of the deal cycle from due diligence services, tax structuring, input into SPA and financing document input, post-acquisition implementation, reorganisations, and ongoing advice to portfolio companies in preparation for sale.


• Get involved in client business development activities.


• Hone your marketing skills.


• Develop your technical skills through training and coaching or by providing training to junior team members.


• Be part of a team that values diversity and inclusion, prioritizing an inclusive agenda.


• Recognize the strength of our proven M&A expertise and our ability to deliver an integrated team focused on deal execution and a distinctive client experience.


• We accommodate flexible ways of working to achieve the best outcomes for our people and clients.


• We develop talent, understanding that flexibility helps everyone reach their potential.

Connect to your skills and professional experience

As part of the team, take the lead on delivering key client services. Use your commercial awareness and professional expertise, along with leveraging others' skills, to provide the best outcomes for clients. Manage key elements of client relationships and proactively identify innovative solutions. Pursue new business opportunities using your networks and market knowledge. Be a confident team player, share knowledge, and continue building your technical expertise or specialism.

Responsibilities include:

• Advising UK and international clients on transaction tax and wider commercial M&A issues, managing high-profile projects.


• Conducting due diligence on mergers and acquisitions.


• Handling ad hoc project work.


• Understanding the management of diverse teams and strategies to overcome challenges.


• Fostering an inclusive culture.

Required Professional Experience:

• ACA/CTA or equivalent qualification preferred.


• Exposure to international clients.


• Prior M&A or similar experience in a professional services firm preferred.


• Excellent communication and project management skills.


• Ability to analyze information, identify issues, and prioritize.

Connect to your business - Tax

Innovation and tax consultancy at Deloitte involve working together to push limits. Services range from completing tax returns to complex consultancy and strategic planning. We advise on corporate and general tax, international M&A, stamp tax, transfer pricing, reorganisations, and reconstructions. Regulation and controls are standard, and adherence complies with audit regulations regarding independence and financial interests.

Connect with your colleagues

We advise some of the largest, most prestigious clients worldwide. Our culture is supportive and entrepreneurial, encouraging boldness, creativity, and ambition.

Our hybrid working policy

You will be based in a UK office with hybrid working. We support balancing your career and home life, offering flexibility through local office work, virtual spaces, client sites, and remote work. Face-to-face meetings are available as needed to foster collaboration and relationship building. Check with your recruiter for specific requirements.

Our commitment to you

Making an impact is our purpose. We strive to create an environment where you can find purpose, be authentic, and grow. We cultivate a culture of belonging, support, and empowerment. Your wellbeing is prioritized, and your skills will continuously grow through world-class development. No matter your level, you'll learn to lead.

Connect to your next step

A career at Deloitte offers development in any direction. Join us to experience purpose and impact, bring your true self to work, and keep growing. Discover more about connecting with us, our people, and our purpose-driven careers.

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Connect to your IndustryOur Financial Investors business comprises a dedicated team of 650 professionals, renowned for their agility and deep understanding of the needs of our financial investor clients and the dynamic markets in which they operate and invest. Structured around our four key pillars - Private Equity, Real Assets, Corporate Transactions, and Investment Management & Reporting - we provide a broad range of tax services to our clients that include fund structuring and advisory, M&A, investment lifecycle advisory and provision of local and global compliance and reporting obligations. We are market leading and have deep industry knowledge.Our Private Equity team advises PE funds on tax matters across asset classes and at every stage of the deal lifecycle. The team focuses on buyout deals in both mid and large markets, predominantly working on structuring, funds flow and due diligence. We also cover Real Estate and Infra transactions undertaken by Private Equity funds.Connect
to your career at Deloitte Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte? It's how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most.Connect to your opportunity Joining our team will allow you to:Expand your M&A skills.Gain exposure to a diverse client base, including large international and mid-cap private equity houses,
infrastructure funds, multi-national companies and emerging capital providers.Participate in all aspects of the deal cycle from due diligence services, tax structuring, input into SPA and financing document input, post-acquisition implementation and reorganisations and on-going advice to portfolio companies in preparation for sale.Get involved in client business development activities.Hone your marketing skills.Develop your technical skills either by receiving training and coaching or by providing it to more junior members of our team.Be part of a team that has diversity and inclusion as a shared value and is committed to prioritising our inclusion agenda.Our key strength is our proven M&A expertise and our ability to deliver an integrated team of specialists focused on deal execution and delivering a distinctive client experience.We recognise the need of flexible ways of working, and accommodate both formal and informal arrangements that allow for the best
outcomes for our people and our clients. We develop talent and understand that flexibility allows everyone to reach their potential. If you have any concerns in mind, just let your recruiter know.Connect to your skills and professional experience As part of the team take the lead on delivering key parts of our client services. You will have the opportunity to use your commercial awareness and professional expertise, along with leveraging the skills and expertise of others, to deliver the best possible experience and outcomes for our clients.You might own or manage key elements of a client relationship and, with an appropriate level of support, will be expected to proactively identify innovative solutions for your clients and pursue new business development opportunities by utilising your networks and market knowledge.You will also be either people managers or act as coaches and role models to the junior members of the team. You will be a confident team player
and enjoy sharing your knowledge and expertise with others, as well as continuing to build your own technical expertise or specialism.Advising UK and international clients on transaction tax and wider commercial M&A Issues managing a portfolio of high profile projects.Due diligence in respect of mergers and acquisitions.Ad hoc project work.To have a broader perspective of potential issues encountered when managing diverse teams and the strategies to overcome them.To have a clear understanding of the firms commitment to creating a more inclusive culture.Your professional experienceACA/CTA or equivalent qualification is preferred.Exposure to international clients.Prior M&A or equivalent experience gained in a professional services firm is preferred.Excellent communication and project management skills.The ability to analyse information, identify issues and prioritise them.Connect to your business - TaxInnovation and tax consultancy may not seem to go
together, but that's exactly what you'll find at Deloitte. We're constantly seeking the new and working together to push the limits of what's possible. Discover a new kind of tax career that you can make your own. Tax Our comprehensive range of services encompasses everything from the completion of tax returns (corporation tax self-assessment) to complex consultancy assignments and strategic tax planning. We advise on corporate and general tax, international M&A, stamp tax, cross-border transfer pricing, reorganisations and reconstructions, and competent authority independence Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This
can mean that you and your \"Immediate Family Members\" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.Connect with your colleagues "We advise some of the largest, most prestigious clients in the world, so the work is really challenging and exciting. We also have a fantastic team of smart, driven people, and a supportive, entrepreneurial culture where everyone's encouraged to be bold, creative, and ambitious." - Oliver, TaxOur hybrid working policyYou'll be based in one of our UK offices with hybrid working.At Deloitte we understand the importance of
balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.Our commitment to you Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone
belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world-class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead.Connect to your next step A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You'll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you'll never stop growing, whatever your level.Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven /careers. WPFULL
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