Job Description
In a nutshell
This role offers the opportunity to work as part of our collaborative strong, multi-discipline tax team and our award-winning Corporate Finance team. You will focus on transaction and M&A tax advisory work as part of our dedicated Transaction Tax team, providing services to a wide range of clients including large corporate clients and private equity houses. You will receive guidance and support from experienced Tax Partners, allowing you to grow both the practice and your tax career.
What you'll be doing day to day
Supporting buy-side and vendor due diligence projects
Assisting with vendor advice, including clearances and pre-sale structuring
Helping with buy-side structuring for private equity-backed transactions
Supporting corporate restructuring, demergers, reorganisations, and management buyouts
Providing assistance with deal support, such as reviewing Sales and Purchase Agreements
Collaborating with non-UK firms in the PKF network on international tax projects
Helping the team build client relationships and contribute to the growth of the Transaction Tax practice
Providing support to junior members of the team, fostering their professional growth
About you
Experience in tax, with a focus on company and shareholder taxation, structuring, and transactions
Strong understanding of UK tax legislation and regulations
CTA qualified
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
A willingness to develop coaching and mentoring skills
High attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Why work at PKF Francis Clark
As the largest firm of independent chartered accountants and business advisors in South West England, joining PKF Francis Clark brings opportunities to develop your career in a direction that interests you.
Having celebrated our centenary in 2019, we’re a team of nearly 1,000 people, based across our offices in Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Poole, Salisbury, Southampton, Taunton, Torquay and Truro.
Our culture is flexible and supportive, enabling you to be the best you can be. We work hard to ensure you can be yourself, develop and be part of a forward-thinking team that makes brilliant things happen. But don’t just take our word for it.
PKF Francis Clark is certified as a Great Place to Work. In 2026, we climbed nine places to 24 out of 105 large organisations on the list of the UK’s Best Workplaces.
We’re also ranked among the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women (33 out of 90 large organisations), Best Workplaces for Development (30 out of 100) and Best Workplace for Wellbeing (44 out of 100).
Workplace culture experts Great Place to Work also highlighted PKF Francis Clark as a top achiever among the UK’s Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services.
And in recognition of our outstanding training programmes for graduates, school leavers and career changers, we’ve been ranked among England’s Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers for two years running.
Whilst we’re proudly independent, PKF Francis Clark is a member of the PKF Global family of firms – together we’re the 12th largest provider of accountancy services in the UK. Being part of a global community of business advisors in 150 countries provides opportunities to expand your horizons by connecting with PKF colleagues around the world.
Your core benefits
Financial benefits:
Pension
Group life assurance - up to four times your core salary
Group income protection
Health cash plan to help cover the costs of everyday healthcare
Health & Wellbeing benefits:
Private medical insurance
Option to buy 5 extra days holiday
Counselling and support for you and your immediate family
Virtual GP for you and your immediate family
Cycle to work
This role offers the opportunity to work as part of our collaborative strong, multi-discipline tax team and our award-winning Corporate Finance team. You will focus on transaction and M&A tax advisory work as part of our dedicated Transaction Tax team, providing services to a wide range of clients including large corporate clients and private equity houses. You will receive guidance and support from experienced Tax Partners, allowing you to grow both the practice and your tax career.
What you'll be doing day to day
Supporting buy-side and vendor due diligence projects
Assisting with vendor advice, including clearances and pre-sale structuring
Helping with buy-side structuring for private equity-backed transactions
Supporting corporate restructuring, demergers, reorganisations, and management buyouts
Providing assistance with deal support, such as reviewing Sales and Purchase Agreements
Collaborating with non-UK firms in the PKF network on international tax projects
Helping the team build client relationships and contribute to the growth of the Transaction Tax practice
Providing support to junior members of the team, fostering their professional growth
About you
Experience in tax, with a focus on company and shareholder taxation, structuring, and transactions
Strong understanding of UK tax legislation and regulations
CTA qualified
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
A willingness to develop coaching and mentoring skills
High attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Why work at PKF Francis Clark
As the largest firm of independent chartered accountants and business advisors in South West England, joining PKF Francis Clark brings opportunities to develop your career in a direction that interests you.
Having celebrated our centenary in 2019, we’re a team of nearly 1,000 people, based across our offices in Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Poole, Salisbury, Southampton, Taunton, Torquay and Truro.
Our culture is flexible and supportive, enabling you to be the best you can be. We work hard to ensure you can be yourself, develop and be part of a forward-thinking team that makes brilliant things happen. But don’t just take our word for it.
PKF Francis Clark is certified as a Great Place to Work. In 2026, we climbed nine places to 24 out of 105 large organisations on the list of the UK’s Best Workplaces.
We’re also ranked among the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women (33 out of 90 large organisations), Best Workplaces for Development (30 out of 100) and Best Workplace for Wellbeing (44 out of 100).
Workplace culture experts Great Place to Work also highlighted PKF Francis Clark as a top achiever among the UK’s Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services.
And in recognition of our outstanding training programmes for graduates, school leavers and career changers, we’ve been ranked among England’s Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers for two years running.
Whilst we’re proudly independent, PKF Francis Clark is a member of the PKF Global family of firms – together we’re the 12th largest provider of accountancy services in the UK. Being part of a global community of business advisors in 150 countries provides opportunities to expand your horizons by connecting with PKF colleagues around the world.
Your core benefits
Financial benefits:
Pension
Group life assurance - up to four times your core salary
Group income protection
Health cash plan to help cover the costs of everyday healthcare
Health & Wellbeing benefits:
Private medical insurance
Option to buy 5 extra days holiday
Counselling and support for you and your immediate family
Virtual GP for you and your immediate family
Cycle to work
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Transaction Tax Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Bristol offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.