Corporate Tax Manager

Sheridan Maine; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Varied client portfolio

Job summary

Sheridan Maine is recruiting for a Corporate Tax Manager in Chelmsford to manage a portfolio of corporate tax clients, deliver compliance and advisory services, and support the growth of the tax function.

The role offers a competitive salary (£45,000–£65,000) plus benefits (DOE), with ongoing professional development and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• CTA or ACA qualification.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in an accountancy practice.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK corporate tax legislation.
• Experience managing a portfolio of corporate tax clients.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commercial mindset with practical tax advice.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of corporate tax clients, ensuring compliance deadlines are met.
• Reviewing and submitting corporation tax returns and computations.
• Providing tax planning and advisory services to a broad range of clients.
• Advising clients on corporate restructuring, group reorganisations, acquisitions, and disposals.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a trusted business advisor.
• Identifying tax-saving opportunities and delivering commercially focused solutions.
• Liaising with HMRC regarding client matters and resolving tax queries.
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the tax team.
• Working closely with partners and other departments to deliver a seamless client service.
• Assisting with business development initiatives and identifying opportunities to expand client services.

Skills

UK corporate tax knowledge

Client relationship building

Portfolio management

Education

CTA/ACA qualification

Job description

Corporate Tax Manager |Chelmsford, Essex |£45,000 - £65,000 + Benefits (DOE) |Full-Time, Permanent

“We contend that for a nation that tries to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle.” Winston Churchill

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice in Chelmsford to recruit an experienced Corporate Tax Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional looking to join a progressive firm that values expertise, client relationships, and professional development.

Working with a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and corporate clients, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality tax advisory and compliance services while supporting the continued growth of the tax function.

Key responsibilities of the Corporate Tax Manager:

• Managing a portfolio of corporate tax clients, ensuring compliance deadlines are met.
• Reviewing and submitting corporation tax returns and computations.
• Providing tax planning and advisory services to a broad range of clients.
• Advising clients on corporate restructuring, group reorganisations, acquisitions, and disposals.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a trusted business advisor.
• Identifying tax-saving opportunities and delivering commercially focused solutions.
• Liaising with HMRC regarding client matters and resolving tax queries.
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the tax team.
• Working closely with partners and other departments to deliver a seamless client service.
• Assisting with business development initiatives and identifying opportunities to expand client services.

The successful Corporate Tax Manager will have:

• CTA or ACA qualification.
• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice environment (minimum of 2 years).
• Strong technical knowledge of UK corporate tax legislation.
• Experience managing a portfolio of corporate tax clients.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A commercial mindset with the ability to provide practical tax advice.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience reviewing work and supporting the development of junior team members.

What's on offer for the Corporate Tax Manager?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Clear opportunities for career progression.
• Ongoing professional development and training support.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio.

If you are an ambitious Corporate Tax Manager seeking a new challenge within a respected accountancy practice in Chelmsford, we would love to hear from you.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.