Corporate Tax Assistant Manager

Saffrey LLP; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified individual to join their Corporate Tax team. This role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse client portfolio, providing both compliance and advisory services to UK and international clients. You will tackle challenging technical issues, prepare tax computations, and support senior management on various tax advisory projects. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive culture, this position promises professional growth and a chance to make a significant impact within the team. Join a firm that values diversity and fosters a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Contributory pension

25 days leave

Life Assurance

Flexible benefits

Family-friendly policies

Profit-Sharing Plan eligibility

Discretionary bonus scheme

Qualifications

• 1-2 years post-qualification experience in corporation tax.
• Ability to analyze queries and provide solutions.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of corporation tax computations.
• Managing key milestones and payment deadlines.
• Supporting tax advisory projects and planning.

Skills

UK tax technical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Client-focused approach

Collaborative teamwork

Education

ACA/ACCA/CTA qualification

Job description

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 amongst others:

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

The team

Our Corporate Tax team spans 9 office locations, comprising 7 partners and over 100 professionals. They handle a large portfolio of clients 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 suits 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, including planning, prioritizing, meeting deadlines, and monitoring budgets;
• Responsibility for work quality and delivery;
• Excellent communication skills;
• A client-focused approach and relationship-building skills;
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams; and
• Willingness to learn, share knowledge, and develop expertise in new areas.

Reward and benefits

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

About us

Saffery LLP provides accountancy, audit, advisory, tax, and VAT services, serving individuals and businesses since 1855. We are the UK’s 15th largest accountancy firm, committed to excellence and our people.

As part of Nexia, an international network, we offer global insight with local expertise.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We prioritize ED&I through our "Everyone Belongs" strategy, fostering a positive, inclusive culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, because individual differences are our strength. At Saffery, Potential meets Personal.