Compliance Services, Corporate Tax - Senior Associate

ICAEW; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Private medical cover

Volunteer days

Job summary

ICAEW is seeking a Senior Associate in Corporate Tax Compliance to deliver high-quality tax support to a diverse client base. You will manage a portfolio across the UK, focusing on UK corporate tax computations and returns, with an emphasis on Financial Services, Real Estate or Pillar 2. ACA/CTA or equivalent required.

The role offers a hybrid work model with office, home, and client-site engagement, and a supportive team environment that fosters technical growth and client service excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong grounding in UK Corporate Tax and experience preparing UK computations and returns.
• Experience reviewing corporate tax returns.
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking the preparation and completion of a wide range of corporation tax computations, including reviewing computations and assisting clients with queries.
• Liaising with the Data Team to enable collection and analysis of tax data.
• Dealing with client queries in relation to data requests, including preparation and review of follow-up queries and correspondence with appropriate internal and external parties.
• Organising, monitoring and managing your own workload across a portfolio of clients, as well as drafting budgets and assisting with preparation and negotiations for new or repeat work.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Portfolio management

UK Corporate Tax knowledge

Client liaison

Education

ACA or CTA or international equivalent

Job description

About the Role

Our Corporate Tax Compliance team is a collaborative, growth-focused group where Senior Associates in Corporate Tax Compliance work alongside specialists across the UK. You'll make a real impact by delivering high-quality tax compliance and accounting support to a diverse client base. We're recruiting in multiple UK locations and are particularly keen to hear from those with experience in Financial Services, Real Estate or Pillar 2. The ideal candidate is technically strong, proactive and confident managing a portfolio. You'll enjoy varied work, supportive colleagues and opportunities to deepen expertise in high-demand areas.

What your days will look like:

• Undertaking the preparation and completion of a wide range of corporation tax computations, including reviewing computations and assisting clients with queries.
• Liaising with the Data Team to enable collection and analysis of tax data.
• Dealing with client queries in relation to data requests, including preparation and review of follow-up queries and correspondence with appropriate internal and external parties.
• Organising, monitoring and managing your own workload across a portfolio of clients, as well as drafting budgets and assisting with preparation and negotiations for new or repeat work.

This role is for you if:

• You have a firm grounding in UK Corporate Tax and experience preparing UK corporate tax computations and returns.
• You have experience reviewing corporate tax returns.
• You have experience of working with a portfolio of clients.
• You possess an ACA or CTA qualification (or international equivalent), or have equivalent relevant work experience. This includes international candidates who qualify through experience in their home country.
• Experience in Financial Services, Real Estate, or Pillar 2 is highly desirable.

What you will receive from us:

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

• empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site
• private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP
• six volunteering days a year and much more