Corporate Tax Manager

TN United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Chelmsford is seeking a Corporate Tax Manager to lead tax projects and provide expert advisory services. The role involves managing client relationships, preparing tax reports, and mentoring junior team members. With a focus on work-life balance and professional growth, this is an exciting opportunity for a proactive tax specialist.

Benefits

Enhanced parental leave

BUPA health insurance for all team members

AXA advanced medical insurance

Salary sacrifice car scheme

40% discount at Hussle & Nuffield Health gyms

Two volunteering days per year

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• At least 4-5 years' experience in corporate tax advisory or general tax.
• Strong technical knowledge of corporation tax, capital allowances, and key CGT reliefs.
• Confidence liaising with clients, HMRC, and professional advisors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple corporate tax projects.
• Provide strategic tax advisory services to businesses.
• Prepare detailed tax reports and liaise with internal specialists.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Problem solving

Relationship building

Technical knowledge of corporation tax

Technical tax report writing

Education

CTA qualification

ATT/ACA with significant experience

Job description

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Are you an experienced Corporate Tax Manager looking for a diverse and rewarding role where you can lead projects, provide expert tax advice, and mentor a high-performing team? At Rickard Luckin, we combine professionalism, passion, and a personal touch to deliver outstanding service to our clients and we're looking for a proactive and commercially savvy tax specialist to join us.

Why Join Rickard Luckin?

With recent corporate tax legislation changes, this is an exciting time to work in tax advisory, especially for a firm like ours that supports owner-managed businesses planning for succession, growth, and tax efficiency. Our corporate tax team is highly respected, both internally and externally, as trusted business advisors, helping clients navigate crucial decisions with confidence.

Your Role as a Corporate Tax Manager

In this client focused role, you'll manage a variety of corporate tax assignments, balancing compliance and advisory work. You'll have the opportunity to work directly with clients, collaborate with other professionals, and help shape tax strategies that drive business success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multiple corporate tax projects, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Provide strategic tax advisory services to businesses, helping them make informed financial decisions.
• Prepare detailed tax reports, technical letters and HMRC correspondence.
• Liaise with internal specialists, banks, solicitors, and other professional advisors.
• Support the corporate tax compliance function, resolving technical queries.
• Attend client meetings with relationship leads, offering expert guidance.
• Monitor costs and manage billing, ensuring efficiency in service delivery.
• Supervise, review, and delegate advisory work to develop junior team members.
• Contribute to firm wide initiatives, fostering a culture of learning and growth.

What Success Looks Like

• Delivering outstanding corporate tax services that enhance client satisfaction.
• Expanding Rickard Luckin's advisory capabilities and reputation.
• Helping clients unlock their business's full potential through smart tax planning.

Who We're Looking For

• We want an adaptable, commercially focused tax professional who enjoys problem solving and thrives in a collaborative environment.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• CTA qualification (or ATT/ACA with significant experience).
• At least 4-5 years' experience in corporate tax advisory or general tax, with a focus on corporate clients.
• Strong technical knowledge of corporation tax, capital allowances and key CGT reliefs.
• Experience in technical tax report writing, with the ability to communicate complex tax matters clearly.
• A client-centric approach, with strong relationship building and commercial awareness.
• Confidence liaising with clients, HMRC and professional advisors.
• Ability to travel to client sites as needed (a driving licence is preferred but not essential).
• HMRC investigations and tax clearances.
• Stamp Duty (SDLT) expertise.
• Experience with corporate reorganisations and step plans.

We believe in work-life balance, professional growth, and a supportive team culture. As part of Rickard Luckin, you'll enjoy:

• Enhanced parental leave.
• BUPA health insurance for all team members.
• AXA advanced medical insurance, including Doctor@Hand.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme.
• 40% discount at Hussle & Nuffield Health gyms.
• Two volunteering days per year to support community initiatives.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to support sustainable commuting.
• A culture where you're valued-our people-first approach ensures you feel supported, engaged, and empowered.

Ready to Elevate Your Tax Career?

If you're a motivated Corporate Tax Manager looking to join a forward-thinking accountancy firm, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today or contact Daryl Hughes, Talent Acquisition Lead, for a confidential chat.

A Note for Recruitment Agencies:

We appreciate great talent, but we've got this one covered. Unsolicited CVs will not be accepted unless briefed by our Talent Acquisition team. If we need your expertise, we'll reach out!