Corporate Tax Assistant Manager

Hays Senior Finance; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected firm in the UK seeks a qualified individual to join its Corporate Tax team, handling diverse client portfolios and managing both corporate tax compliance and advisory services. Candidates should have ACA/ACCA/CTA qualifications with 1-2 years of relevant experience, strong UK tax skills, and excellent communication abilities.

Benefits

Contributory pension

25 days' leave

Life Assurance

Flexible benefits

Family-friendly policies

Profit-Sharing Plan eligibility

Discretionary bonus scheme eligibility

Qualifications

• Qualified individual with 1-2 years post-qualification experience in corporate tax.
• Strong UK tax technical skills with a client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of corporation tax computations.
• Managing key milestones, return, and payment deadlines.
• Advising on technical areas of tax and providing support on advisory projects.

Skills

UK tax technical skills

Project management

Communication

Client-focused approach

Team collaboration

Education

ACA/ACCA/CTA qualification

Job description

The role

The successful candidate will be part of Saffery's Corporate Tax team, responsible for managing a diverse client portfolio, encompassing the delivery of both corporate tax compliance and advisory services. This is a challenging and interesting client-facing role, which will include exposure to a range of both UK and international clients.

The responsibilities

Frequently dealing with challenging technical issues, the candidate can expect the role to encompass the following areas among others:

• Preparation and review of corporation tax computations;
• Managing key milestones, return, and payment deadlines;
• Corresponding with clients and HMRC;
• Supporting Partners and Managers on tax advisory assignments and planning projects, including international tax, capital allowances, R&D tax relief, and structuring advice;
• Advising on technical areas such as complex capital allowances claims, R&D tax relief, transfer pricing, Substantial Shareholdings Exemption, CFCs, Corporate Interest Restriction, Withholding Tax, and Double Taxation Relief, with support from specialists where required;
• Providing support in stand-alone tax advisory projects, including structuring acquisitions and disposals, transaction support, and due diligence;
• Guidance and support from senior management to help achieve long-term career goals.

We live by our potential meets personal mantra, understanding that everyone has different requirements. Working with your line manager, we will develop a work mix suited to your individual needs.

The team

Our Corporate Tax team spans 9 offices, comprising 7 partners and over 100 professionals. The team handles a large portfolio of companies across sectors such as manufacturing, technology, retail, recruitment, financial services, hospitality, and property. Clients range from small owner-managed businesses to large listed groups, charities, and non-profits.

You

The role is suitable for a qualified individual (e.g., ACA/ACCA/CTA) with 1-2 years post-qualification experience in corporation tax.

The candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong UK tax technical skills and the ability to analyze queries and provide solutions;
• Project management skills to plan, prioritize, meet deadlines, and monitor budgets;
• Responsibility for work quality and delivery;
• Excellent communication skills;
• A client-focused approach and ability to build relationships;
• Team collaboration and mentoring skills;
• Willingness to learn and share knowledge.

Reward and benefits

• A 35-hour workweek with hybrid working (up to 3 days remote, core hours 10-4);
• Benefits including contributory pension, 25 days' leave, Life Assurance, flexible benefits, and family-friendly policies;
• Eligibility for Profit-Sharing Plan (paid in December);
• Discretionary bonus scheme eligibility.

About us

Saffery LLP, founded in 1855, is the UK's 15th largest accountancy firm, providing accountancy, audit, advisory, tax, and VAT services across various sectors. We value our people and foster a friendly, inclusive culture. As part of Nexia, we have global insight and reach.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We prioritize ED&I through our "Everyone Belongs" strategy, fostering a positive, inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, believing individual differences strengthen our collective.