Your new company Hays are delighted to be working with a local CF advisory firm in Belfast. We are looking for a commercially driven and technically strong Associate Director to join our clients'' Deals Tax team within the Deals Advisory - Corporate Finance practice. This is a senior leadership role focused on delivering strategic tax advice on complex transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, carve-outs, restructurings, and refinancing.You will lead client engagements, manage cross-functional teams, and play a key role in business development and thought leadership within the deals tax space. What you''ll need to succeed Essentials:ACA, CTA, or equivalent qualification.Significant experience in UK corporate tax with a strong focus on MandA or transaction tax.Proven track record of leading complex tax advisory projects in a deals'' environment.Strong commercial acumen and ability to communicate complex tax issues to non-tax stakeholders.Experience managing client relationships and leading multidisciplinary teams.Desirable:Exposure to international tax structuring, private equity, or infrastructure deals.Experience working in a Big 4, mid-tier advisory firm, or in-house MandA tax team.Familiarity with financial modelling and tax implications of SPAs, debt instruments, and cross-border structuring.What We Offer:Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.Equity or profit-sharing opportunities (where applicable).Flexible working arrangements and generous leave ..... full job details .....