Corporate Tax Manager

Cedar; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic and expanding organisation in the UK is seeking a Corporate Tax Manager to oversee corporation tax compliance and reporting. This role involves managing tax compliance across the group, preparing year-end provisions, and advising on new projects. Ideal for a CTA-qualified professional with a strong UK corporation tax background who values innovation and career development.

Qualifications

• Managing compliance and advisory workstreams.
• Partnering across the business with excellent communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and proactive in managing risk.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end corporation tax compliance across the group.
• Prepare year-end tax provisions and support statutory accounts.
• Develop tax forecasts and advise on tax implications of projects.
• Oversee Capital Allowance and transfer pricing reviews.
• Contribute to tax risk management and governance frameworks.
• Support improvements to tax processes and controls.

Skills

UK corporation tax background

Tax compliance

Advisory workstreams

Excellent communication

Education

CTA or equivalent qualification

Job description

Cedar is supporting a highly acquisitive group with the hire of a newly created Corporate Tax Manager position. This is an excellent opportunity to move into a strategically important role within the finance function, offering a mix of compliance, reporting, and advisory work across a complex the business.

Working closely with the Head of Tax, you’ll take ownership of corporation tax compliance and reporting, while also supporting wider strategic initiatives, including corporate transactions and refinancing projects. This role offers genuine breadth, professional development, and the chance to make a tangible impact within a dynamic and expanding organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end corporation tax compliance across the group, supported by external advisers.
• Prepare year-end tax provisions and support statutory accounts and audit processes.
• Develop tax forecasts and advise on the tax implications of new projects and transactions.
• Oversee Capital Allowance and transfer pricing reviews.
• Contribute to tax risk management, governance frameworks, and HMRC interactions.
• Support ongoing improvements to tax processes, controls, and compliance standards.

About You

• CTA (or equivalent) qualified.
• Strong UK corporation tax background.
• Proven experience managing compliance and advisory workstreams.
• Excellent technical and communication skills, with the ability to partner across the business.
• Commercially minded, detail-oriented, and proactive in managing risk and identifying opportunities.

This is an ideal role for a driven tax professional seeking variety, visibility, and influence within a well-established and forward-thinking group. The company values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, and offers strong career progression opportunities.

Tagged as: Tax compliance, corporate tax