Corporate Tax - Assistant Manager / Manager

Catalyst Labs; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working

Flexible vacation policy

Medical and pension coverage

Flexible vacation policy

Medical and pension coverage

CSR programs

Job summary

A leading talent agency is seeking a Corporate Tax and International Tax Assistant Manager in Cambridge. The role involves managing various client portfolios and handling tax compliance and advisory matters. Candidates must be fully qualified Chartered Tax Advisers (CTA) with strong communication and analytical skills. The position offers competitive pay, a hybrid work model, and emphasizes work-life balance and wellbeing, along with opportunities for international secondments.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA).
• Strong technical knowledge of tax accounting and compliance.
• Familiarity with international tax issues.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills for conveying complex financial information.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients across jurisdictions.
• Prepare detailed tax computations without software.
• Deliver high-quality tax solutions and advise on international tax implications.
• Strong ability to multitask and work within set budgets.
• Able to work efficiently both independently and collaboratively.
• Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to prioritise and manage workloads effectively.

Skills

Tax legislation understanding

Tax computations

Client account management

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Us

Catalyst Labs is a leading talent agency specializing in Tax, Tax Technology and Transfer Pricing. We stand out as an agency that is deeply embedded in our clients recruitment operations. We work directly with hiring managers such as Partners and Directors of Big 4/ Big 6 and Big 20, in-house Tax leaders such as CFOs and Head of Tax and startup founders in the Tax Tech ecosystem, who understand the value of strategic tax leadership, and we take pride in facilitating conversations that are aligned with your expertise and long-term goals.

Our Client

A well-established mid-tier professional services firm in London, rooted in over 75 years of accountancy history and recently certified as a B Corp. They are a team of 250 and growing fast. The firm provides a broad suite of services spanning Audit & Assurance, Corporate Finance, Business Advisory, HR, and Wealth Management alongside deep expertise in Corporate Taxation.

Location

London, UK (you should be authorized to work in the UK)

Work type

Full time, Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days work from home)

Overview

We’re seeking a Corporate Tax and International Tax Assistant Manager or Manager to join our client’s Tax Advisory team. The role involves managing a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple jurisdictions, handling both tax compliance and advisory matters. You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality tax solutions and advising on international tax implications, while also contributing to business development and collaboration across service lines.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains up-to-date CPD and a strong understanding of current tax legislation.

• Capable of preparing detailed tax computations manually, without software dependency.

• Skilled in managing multiple client accounts simultaneously.

• Strong ability to multitask and work within set budgets.

• Able to work efficiently both independently and collaboratively.

• Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to prioritise and manage workloads effectively.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA).

• Strong technical knowledge of tax accounting, compliance, and preparation of tax returns.

• Familiarity with international tax issues affecting global organizations.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and problem-solving ability.

• Excellent communication skills for effectively conveying complex financial information.

• Ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and compliance.

What the Role Offers

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Hybrid working and opportunities for international secondments.

• Emphasis on work-life balance and wellbeing.

• Flexible vacation policy.

• Medical and pension coverage.

• Active CSR and community engagement programs.

Note

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