About the Role
You’ve been around deals long enough to know that great tax advice isn’t about ticking boxes, it’s about shaping outcomes. At Cooper Parry, you’ll be at the centre of the action: advising investors, management teams and entrepreneurs on the moments that matter most. You’ll lead complex projects, drive growth, mentor the next generation of deal advisers, and help define what world-class looks like in our fast-scaling Transaction Tax team.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-disciplinary deal teams on tax due diligence, structuring, and advisory projects for private equity and corporate clients
- Be a trusted voice in negotiations, providing calm, commercial advice when stakes are high
- Manage and grow relationships with PE houses, corporates, and management teams across the UK mid-market
- Support the strategic direction of the team, shaping propositions, delivery models, and market approach
- Coach and develop managers and junior team members, fostering confidence and technical excellence
- Collaborate across Cooper Parry’s corporate finance and transaction services teams to deliver a seamless client experience
Requirements
- ACA, ACCA or CTA qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Significant experience leading tax aspects of M&A transactions, ideally in a private equity context
- Strong communication and influencing skills, with confidence to challenge and advise senior stakeholders
- A passion for developing people and building a culture of excellence and trust
- An ambition to drive transformation within professional services
- Curiosity, energy, and a sense of humour
Work Type
- Flexible
- Working from home
- In office
- With clients
Experience Level
- Significant experience
Education Level
- ACA qualification
- ACCA qualification
- CTA qualification
- Equivalent experience
Benefits
- Flexible approach to work
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Enhanced parental leave policy
- Enhanced pension scheme
- No dress code
- Multi-award-winning wellbeing offering to support physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health
- Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities
- Cooper Parry social/sports clubs
About the Company
- Dubbed ‘the rebels of accountancy’
- Straight-talking
- Never afraid to share opinions
- Put people and relationships before products and services
- Deliver a streamlined, client-focused service, free from unnecessary red tape
- Best Companies’ No.1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Company to Work For in the UK
- Became B Corp Certified in 2023
- UK’s largest accountancy B Corp
- 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
Equal Opportunity
- 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
