Tax Manager - LDC

TL;DR

Tax Manager (LDC): Manage tax and structuring aspects of investment transactions in private equity with an accent on acquisitions, reorganisations, disposals, and portfolio company support. Focus on identifying tax opportunities, improving control environments, and advising on tax governance across investee companies.

Location: Birmingham, London (Hybrid Working)

Company

hirify.global's private equity division LDC, investing in and supporting 90+ portfolio SMEs across sectors.

What you will do

• Manage tax and structuring for acquisitions, reorganisations, and disposals, supported by external advisers.
• Support portfolio company transactions like bolt-on acquisitions, MIPs, and refinancings.
• Identify opportunities to protect and increase investment value through better tax controls and risk reduction.
• Advise on tax matters across LDC and develop tax awareness in the organisation.
• Engage directly with portfolio companies on governance, risk management, projects, and queries.
• Provide accurate tax information to investors and contribute to prudent tax management.

Requirements

• Six-plus years of corporate tax experience with substantial exposure to structuring, due diligence, and transactions in UK private equity.
• Inquisitive mindset to understand diverse issues.
• Determination to challenge information for robust decisions.
• Diplomacy to support stakeholders while pursuing objectives.
• Structured approach to prioritise and complete projects.
• Clear, precise communication and confidence across organisational levels.

Nice to have

• Experience with SMEs, entrepreneurs, management incentive plans, or transactional contexts.
• Familiarity with M&A documentation, investment agreements, capital tables, partnership structures, and VAT.
• Exposure to international tax and cross-border transactions.

Culture & Benefits

• Agile working options including job share and hybrid working.
• Values-driven approach following HMRC Code of Practice and Group Tax Strategy.
• Support for ESG efforts in portfolio companies.
• Equal opportunity employer with accommodations for disabilities.