Corporate Tax Advisory Manager

Forvis Mazars LLP; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars in the UK seeks a Corporate Tax Manager or Associate Director to lead advice for mid-market clients, focusing on complex corporate tax issues and risk management. You will build strong client relationships, collaborate with colleagues across tax and other service lines, and contribute to shaping client strategy with innovative, technology-driven approaches.

You will coordinate diverse engagements, support fee negotiations, and help develop the team while delivering practical,

Qualifications

• ACA/CTA or equivalent
• Experience advising medium-sized groups on corporate tax
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver advisory work
• Collaborate with teams across service lines including consulting and risk advisory
• Strong technical tax knowledge for medium-sized businesses
• Experience negotiating fees and managing WIP on client engagements

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with mid-market clients and anticipate needs
• Advise on complex corporate tax issues (CIR, Patent Box, R&D, reorganisations)
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver holistic solutions
• Negotiate fees and manage work-in-progress on a portfolio of engagements
• Drive process improvements and leverage technology to improve delivery
• Develop our people and support continuouslearning within the team

Skills

ACA/CTA

UK tax advisory

Client relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Business tax knowledge

Project delivery

Job description

About the team

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future. You’ll join a collaborative and inclusive team where you’re supported to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and contribute from day one. You’ll work with a diverse client base, develop meaningful connections, and gain experience that extends beyond your local team. Together, we grow, belong and impact.

About the team ‘I have been with Forvis Mazars for just over 5 years and during that time have been truly impressed by our culture. We take a collaborative approach and are genuinely committed to giving people opportunities. ‘(Chloe Ellis, Partner, National Head of BusinessTax Advisory) We provide bespoke advice in all areas of taxation, helping our clients to navigate the complexities of tax codes, often in multiple areas of sector jurisdictions, and to help them ensure they are fulfilling all their obligations and paying the correct amount of tax. In this way we help them to manage an area of significant financial and reputational risk and to make properly informed decisions about their tax position whether they are an individual, a business owner or a corporate organisation. We also help clients resolve any disputes they have with the tax authorities as swiftly as possible. Here at Forvis Mazars we provide bespoke advice in all areas of taxation, helping our medium sized clients navigate the complexities of tax legislation and deliver on their commercial strategic goals.

About the role

Your role as a corporate tax manager or associate director in our Business Tax Advisory team will include: Building relationship with our mid-market clients, understanding their issues and anticipating their needs whilst also helping them to manage their risk, ensuring elevated levels of client satisfaction. Advising of complex areas of legislation that impact clients in this market. The role would include advising a range of clients from family-owned companies to PE backed groups. Areas of advice would include (but not limited to) CIR, Patent Box, R&D, company reorganisations and transaction support. You would be expected to coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams both in tax and the wider firm to provide holistic solutions. Negotiate fees and manage WIP on a portfolio of clients and engagements. Innovating through the use of technology. Continuous process improvement and developing our people.

What are we looking for?

• ACA and/or CTA (or qualified by experience)
• Committed to working in the Oxford - Milton Keynes - Cambridge innovation arc
• Experience of working with a portfolio of medium sized groups providing corporate tax advisory services
• Demonstrate strong technical tax knowledge and experience, specifically with medium sized businesses.
• Experience of managing client relationships and identifying and delivering advisory work on these clients.
• Experience of collaborating on projects with colleagues in other service lines, including but not limited to Management consulting, Risk advisory and internal audit, M&A and transactions and Technology and digital consulting.

Ready to grow, belong, and impact?

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion At Forvis Mazars diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our values. We value our people's unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experience, and know this diversity create better outcomes for our clients. We seek to attract, develop, and retain the best talent, inclusive of sex, ethnicity, disability, socio-economic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, and faith. We select candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience and aim to support all our team members to reach their potential. At Forvis Mazars, we promote an environment in which you can grow your skills, belong to a team that values your ideas, and make an impact that matters.

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future. We’re always looking ahead – for you, our clients, and the communities we’re part of. We’ll support you to learn, explore, and grow as you take this journey with us. Here, you’ll feel safe to share bold ideas and unique perspectives. After all, success comes from working together. At Forvis Mazars, you’ll belong to your local team, gain global experience, and have an impact – now and in the future. Together, we grow, belong and impact. We’re in the middle of transitioning to a new recruitment system, and we’re excited to share our career opportunities with you. As we complete the transition, you may notice the occasional issue, and we appreciate your understanding. Thank you for your patience while we get everything in place.