Corporate Tax Assistant Manager

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Michael Page, on behalf of a growing Top 20 accountancy firm in the UK, is seeking a Corporate Tax Assistant Manager. You will manage tax compliance for a diverse client portfolio, mentor junior staff and contribute to advisory projects.

The role offers hybrid working and significant client-facing exposure, with progression towards senior leadership and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Three years' corporate tax experience within practice.
• Experience managing corporate tax compliance for owner-managed businesses and/or large corporate clients.
• Strong knowledge of UK corporate tax compliance requirements.
• Experience liaising with clients, audit teams and HMRC.
• Desire to broaden advisory work while maintaining compliance focus.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate tax compliance for a portfolio of owner-managed businesses, large corporates and charitable organisations.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients on day-to-day tax matters.
• Work with audit teams to manage deadlines and provide tax provisions for statutory accounts.
• Review corporate tax computations and returns.
• Liaise with HMRC regarding client matters and enquiries.
• Identify opportunities for additional tax services across client portfolios (R&D and transfer pricing).
• Mentor, coach and develop junior tax team members.
• Provide technical guidance, training and performance feedback.
• Take responsibility for quality control and meeting deadlines across your portfolio.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Client liaison

Mentor junior staff

Deadline management

Advisory exposure

UK corporate tax knowledge

Education

ACA and/or CTA

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Tax Assistant Manager to join a growing Top 20 accountancy firm. This role offers responsibility for a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses, large corporates and charitable organisations, alongside the opportunity to mentor junior team members and develop broader advisory exposure.

Client Details

Our client is a highly respected Top 20 accountancy and business advisory firm with ambitious growth plans and a strong reputation across the UK market. The firm advises a diverse client base ranging from entrepreneurial owner-managed businesses through to larger corporate groups and not-for-profit organisations.

With continued investment in its tax team and a clear focus on internal progression, the business offers genuine opportunities for ambitious tax professionals looking to take the next step in their careers. Many senior leaders within the firm have progressed from junior positions, demonstrating a commitment to developing and retaining talent.

Description

• Manage the corporate tax compliance process for a portfolio of owner-managed businesses, large corporates and charitable organisations.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients on day-to-day tax matters.
• Work closely with audit teams to manage deadlines and provide tax provisions for statutory accounts.
• Review corporate tax computations and returns.
• Liaise directly with HMRC regarding client matters and enquiries.
• Identify opportunities for additional tax services across client portfolios, including areas such as R&D and transfer pricing.
• Support senior tax leaders with ad hoc advisory projects.
• Mentor, coach and develop junior tax team members.
• Provide technical guidance, training and performance feedback.
• Take responsibility for quality control and meeting compliance deadlines across your portfolio.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Profile

• ACA and/or CTA qualified.
• Minimum of three years' corporate tax experience within practice.
• Experience managing corporate tax compliance work for owner-managed businesses and/or large corporate clients.
• Strong knowledge of UK corporate tax compliance requirements.
• Experience liaising with clients, audit teams and HMRC.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Previous experience reviewing work and mentoring junior staff.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to identify additional client opportunities.
• Desire to broaden experience into advisory work while maintaining a strong compliance focus.

Job Offer

• Competitve Salary: £45,000 - £52,000 (DOE)
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Corporate Tax Assistant Manager level position.
• Exposure to a diverse client portfolio including OMBs, large corporates and charities.
• Significant responsibility and client-facing exposure.
• Opportunity to mentor and develop junior tax professionals.
• Exposure to advisory projects including R&D and transfer pricing.
• Structured progression pathway towards Manager and beyond.
• Ongoing technical and professional development.