Business Tax Manager

Page Personnel; Bath; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Life assurance 4x salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension contribution 3%

Cycle to Work

Flexible working options

Professional development support

Exposure to varied client portfolio

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Bath's largest independent firm of Chartered Accountants and Chartered Tax Advisers seeks an experienced Senior Business Tax Manager to lead its business tax advisory function. The role focuses on corporation tax, VAT and strategic client advisory for owner-managed businesses and corporate groups.

You will manage complex tax matters, mentor junior staff, and work across director portfolios to deliver proactive, joined-up tax planning.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualified experience within accountancy practice.
• Strong expertise in UK Corporation Tax.
• Experience advising owner-managed businesses and corporate groups.
• Exposure to corporate restructuring and tax planning projects.
• Practical VAT advisory experience.
• Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial approach and interest in contributing to firm strategy.
• Experience supporting and developing junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Leading complex corporation tax advisory assignments.
• Advising on corporate restructures, demergers, share buybacks and reorganisations.
• Managing HMRC clearance applications and technical tax submissions.
• Advising on group structures, reliefs and loss utilisation planning.
• Delivering Capital Gains Tax planning and business exit strategies.
• Advising on Business Asset Disposal Relief, Substantial Shareholding Exemption and related reliefs.
• Supporting the implementation of employee share schemes, EMI schemes and executive incentive arrangements.
• Providing practical VAT advice on corporate transactions.

Skills

Corporate tax

VAT advisory

Client relationship management

Leadership/mentoring

Strategic advisory

Education

ACA/ACCA/ATT/CTA

Job description

• Broad client exposure and tax advisory work beyond routine compliance.
• Clear progression in a well-established firm with flexible working options.

About Our Client

Our client is Bath's largest independent firm of Chartered Accountants and Chartered Tax Advisers, with a long-standing reputation for supporting owner-managed businesses, entrepreneurs, charities, individuals and families. With a collaborative and people-focused culture, they pride themselves on providing practical, commercially focused advice that goes beyond compliance, helping clients navigate challenges and maximise opportunities.The firm has a highly experienced team of accountants and tax specialists who work closely together across service lines to deliver a holistic advisory offering. Due to continued growth and an increasing demand for specialist business tax support, they are now seeking an experienced Business Tax Manager or Senior Manager to become a key member of the leadership team and lead their business tax advisory function.

Job Description

Corporation Tax & Business Tax Advisory

• Leading complex corporation tax advisory assignments
• Advising on corporate restructures, demergers, share buybacks and reorganisations
• Managing HMRC clearance applications and technical tax submissions
• Advising on group structures, reliefs and loss utilisation planning
• Delivering Capital Gains Tax planning and business exit strategies
• Advising on Business Asset Disposal Relief, Substantial Shareholding Exemption and related reliefs
• Supporting the implementation of employee share schemes, EMI schemes and executive incentive arrangements

VAT & Indirect Tax

• Providing practical VAT advice on corporate transactions
• Advising on land and property VAT matters
• Supporting clients with Transfer of a Going Concern considerations
• Advising on cross-border VAT issues and post-Brexit supply rules
• Identifying VAT planning and recovery opportunities
• Assisting clients through HMRC VAT reviews and enquiries

Strategic Client Advisory

• Acting as the lead business tax adviser across Director portfolios
• Supporting owner-managed businesses throughout their business lifecycle
• Working collaboratively with audit, accounts and private client teams
• Delivering joined-up tax planning across corporate and personal structures
• Advising shareholders, business owners and family groups

Leadership & Development

• Acting as the firm's technical specialist for corporation tax matters
• Supporting and mentoring ACA, ACCA and CTA trainees
• Reviewing technical work completed by junior team members
• Assisting with workflow planning and resource allocation
• Supporting business development initiatives and client proposals
• Building relationships with professional introducers and local networks

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Business Tax Manager should have:

• ACA, ACCA, ATT or CTA qualification
• Significant post-qualified experience within accountancy practice
• Strong expertise in UK Corporation Tax
• Experience advising owner-managed businesses and corporate groups
• Exposure to corporate restructuring and tax planning projects
• Practical VAT advisory experience
• Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills
• A commercial approach and interest in contributing to firm strategy
• Experience supporting and developing junior staff

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary with annual salary reviews.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Additional birthday day off each year.
• Life assurance cover worth 4x salary.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employer pension contribution of 3% (employee minimum 5%).
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Flexible working options.
• Ongoing professional development and training support.
• Exposure to a varied client portfolio and advisory work.
• Career progression opportunities within the practice.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.