Corporate Tax Manager

Corporate Tax Manager

Salary: £70,000 – £80,000

Working pattern: Full-time (35 hours per week)

Location: Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days home)

Overview

This is a strategic Corporate Tax Manager opportunity designed as part of a long-term succession plan, offering a clear pathway to Director and ultimately Partnership.

The role sits at the intersection of audit and corporate tax advisory, providing exposure to both compliance and complex advisory work. The successful candidate will play a key role not only in delivering high-quality tax services but also in shaping and expanding the corporate tax offering.

This position is suited to an ambitious individual seeking progression, increased responsibility, and the opportunity to influence the direction of a growing service line.

Purpose of the Role

The role bridges the gap between audit-related tax work and complex advisory projects. Over time, the successful candidate will:

• Contribute to high-value advisory engagements
• Build strong client relationships
• Develop an independent portfolio of corporate tax advisory work
• Support the growth and evolution of the corporate tax function
• Play a role in shaping service delivery and team development

This is not a maintenance role; it is focused on growth, development, and long-term succession.

Key Responsibilities

Advisory & Complex Compliance

• Group restructures and reorganisations
• International tax matters
• Transaction advisory (e.g. acquisitions, disposals, management buyouts, employee ownership transitions)
• Shareholding exemptions, capital allowances, loss utilisation, and group relief
• Strategic tax planning for growing businesses

Audit Collaboration

• Provide corporate tax input during audit engagements
• Attend planning meetings
• Review tax-sensitive areas of financial statements
• Deliver guidance and training to audit teams

Corporate Structuring & Transactions

• Advise on tax-efficient structuring
• Support due diligence processes
• Address treatment of intangible assets and goodwill

International Tax

• Controlled foreign company rules and overseas structuring
• Double tax relief and treaty claims
• Permanent establishment risk assessments

Tax Risk Management

• Support with tax authority enquiries and disclosures
• Corporate interest restriction and senior accounting officer compliance
• Tax governance and risk mitigation

Capital Allowances & Incentives

• Identify and optimise claims
• Advise on relevant exemptions and reliefs
• Support planning around investment incentives

Client Relationship Management

• Build trusted relationships with clients
• Develop and grow a personal advisory portfolio over time

Process Improvement & Training

• Enhance tax advisory processes
• Strengthen collaboration between audit and tax teams
• Support internal training and knowledge sharing

Team Development

• Contribute to coaching and mentoring as the team grows

Candidate Profile

You are likely seeking greater ownership, influence, and a clear progression pathway.

Essential:

• Professionally qualified (e.g. CTA or equivalent)
• Strong corporate tax advisory experience
• Knowledge of group structures, transactions, and international tax
• Experience reviewing work and supporting junior staff
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex issues clearly
• Commercial awareness and problem-solving ability
• Motivated, ambitious, and forward-looking

Desirable:

• Dual qualification (e.g. CTA with ACA or ACCA)
• Exposure to specialist sectors or complex accounting environments

Additional Information

• Clear progression pathway to Director and Partnership
• Opportunity to shape and grow a service line
• Exposure to a wide range of complex and high-value work
• Collaborative and growth-focused working environment

About the Organisation

The firm is an established independent accountancy practice with a long-standing reputation and a diverse client base, including owner-managed businesses, international groups, and other complex organisations.

It offers a breadth and technical depth of work typically associated with larger firms, combined with the culture, autonomy, and career progression opportunities of an independent practice.