Assistant Manager - Corporate Tax

SW Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in the UK is seeking an Assistant Manager for their Corporate Tax Advisory team in Newcastle. This role involves managing complex tax advisory and compliance cases while mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have substantial corporate tax experience, a relevant professional qualification, and a keen interest in business development. The position offers flexible working options and aims to support career progression in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension contribution

Generous holiday package

Option to purchase additional holiday

Shared parental leave

Fully funded training towards professional qualifications

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Eye care support

Qualifications

• Substantial corporate tax experience gained within the professional services sector.
• Demonstrable experience in providing tax advice to clients on complex tax matters.
• Ability to manage and coach others.
• Interest in growing business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of complex cases from both an advisory and compliance perspective.
• Mentor junior staff and provide performance appraisals.
• Ensure compliance procedures are followed.

Skills

Corporate tax experience

Providing tax advice

Managing and coaching others

Business development skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CA) or tax advisor (CTA)

Job description

• Office Location: Newcastle (Queens Lane)

Company Description

At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.

Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.

Job Description

What will you be doing?

We're seeking a talented individual to join our Corporate Tax Advisory team in Newcastle, which is responsible for provide tax advisory and compliance services for a wide range of business clients.

Do you want to join a supportive, forward thinking close knit team with compliance focus?.

This role will be based out of our Newcastle office which is city centre based. This growing and developing team will offer plenty of progression opportunities and flexibility for part time if required.

As Assistant Manager in your responsibilities will include among others

• Relationship and key stakeholder management with ability to manage a portfolio of complex cases from both an advisory and compliance perspective.
• Management and development of staff with the ability to mentor junior staff and provide performance appraisals
• Compliance work including; ensuring procedures are followed taking account of institute and HMRC guidance, where relevant

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Substantial corporate tax experience gained within the professional services sector
• Demonstrable experience in providing tax advice to clients on complex tax matters
• Ability to manage and coach others
• Interest in growing business development skills

Professional Qualifications and Education

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CA) and/or tax advisor (CTA) or international equivalent

Additional Information

As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include

• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension contribution
• Generous holiday package
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Shared parental leave
• Fully funded training towards professional qualifications
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Eye care support

We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.