Transaction Tax Manager

About the role...

Deals. Deadlines. Complexity. Pressure. You know the world — and you thrive in it. If you’re an experienced Transaction Tax Manager who loves solving problems, guiding clients through high-stakes moments, and working with a team that’s growing at lightning pace — this could be your next big move.We’re Cooper Parry. And we’re shaking up the world of tax advice — bringing clarity, calm and creativity to the chaos of transactions.

What You'll Be Doing

You’ll jump straight into the action — working with private equity, investors and ambitious businesses, helping them structure, buy, sell, and grow.

• Lead complex tax due diligence, structuring and advisory projects.
• Run bolt-on and standard due diligence work with autonomy, while taking on more complex deals alongside senior leaders.
• Be one of the main client contacts — answering questions, solving problems, and spotting opportunities.
• Review and coach junior team members, ensuring work is sharp, accurate and insightful.
• Help shape how we deliver — contributing ideas to improve our approach, tools and ways of working.
• And yes, you’ll have the chance to lead, mentor and inspire others — supporting their growth as you grow too.

About you...

You’re sharp, curious, and genuinely enjoy the buzz of deals. You’ve earned your stripes in tax (ACA, ACCA or CTA qualified), and you’re ready to step up, lead projects, and play a bigger role in shaping a team that’s going places fast.You’ll bring:

• Deep technical knowledge of UK tax rules (and the confidence to apply them in real time).
• Strong communication skills — translating complexity into clarity for clients.
• A proactive, calm, can-do approach.
• The ability to juggle multiple deals without dropping the detail.
• A genuine belief in collaboration, coaching and continuous learning.
• A passion for technology and transformation.

At Cooper Parry, we live by three simple things: Play all in. Keep learning. Be nice. It’s how we build teams that perform, grow and love what they do.

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.

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