Job Description

About the role...:

Are you working in corporate finance, audit or a more general tax role and looking for a career change? If you're currently working as a Senior / Assistant Manager in another team, we want to hear from you.


The Transaction Tax (TT) team are in 'growth mode' as we look to become the number 1 TT team advising owner-managed and mid-market businesses across the UK.


In the last 3 years, we've won Regional Tax Team of the Year and the Best Tax Employer at the Tolley's Tax Awards. Why? Because we are leaving the dull old ways of accountancy behind, making our own rules, and always putting our people at the heart of our success.


If you are ambitious, passionate and would find it a thrill to see deals that you have worked on in the news... make sure you read on!


A day in the life of a Transaction Tax Assistant Manager

Provide advice and answers to technical queries, complete buy-side tax due diligence, sell-side advice to entrepreneurs/companies, buy and sell-side structuring (often with international aspects) and everything in between Support businesses achieving their own growth journey, and in particular OMBs as they aim to grow on an international stage and ultimately look to exit Work closely with Partners and Directors across the firm to support growth and advancement of the team as a whole Get involved in business development and marketing - working together with the team to further develop the firm's presence in the market Spot opportunities for continuous improvement in relation to client delivery, quality, and wider team management Have the ability to make decisions and act on them to make it happen Be driven with the energy to deliver tax efficient solutions to tight deadlines Be passionate about the success of CP as a whole and its extensive client base Have a sense of pride in your DNA and strive for an exceptionally high quality of output, and will inspire others to achieve the same

We expect an "all in" attitude to building the business, driven by a passion and desire to be recognised as the best TT team in the Owner Managed and Mid-Market space, within the best company to work for in Europe (we don't think small!).


About you...:

What You'll Need:

Experience in advising companies or individuals (or both!), whether in audit, corporate finance or tax ATT/CTA qualified or ICAEW or equivalent A passion for tax Exceptional ability to absorb, understand and explain technical concepts Commercially aware with the ability to think outside of the problem Ability to build and retain strong client/referrer relationships and a commitment to collaborative working Have trained in practice in either a legal or accounting environment Excellent written and oral communication skills Relationship management skills with ability to manage client expectations Project management skills Experience in managing and developing high performing people

About us...:

We've been dubbed 'the rebels of accountancy'. 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.

Check out our recent achievements:

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 Achieved 5 awards at the

Inspiring Workplace Awards

in 2025: winner in the Large Business category and best in class for inspiring People & Culture, Wellbeing, Inclusion and Employee Experience


What's in it for you?

Our people are the beating heart of our culture. We know that if you love working here, and you're given the trust and autonomy to work in a way that best suits you, you'll produce amazing results.

That's why we offer things like:

A

flexible approach

to work - balancing working from home, in office or with clients A generous

holiday

entitlement An

enhanced parental leave

policy An

enhanced pension

scheme

No dress code

- just "wear something!" A

multi-award-winning wellbeing offering

to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health

Volunteering

opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities Cooper Parry social/sports clubs


Feeling supported and welcomed is such a big part of bringing your whole self to work. As an equal opportunities employer, we'll work with you to ensure you have everything you need to develop your skills and achieve your best.

Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process.

For the attention of agencies - unsolicited CVs will not be honoured. We will only accept CV submissions for roles briefed to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

#LI-MH1