Corporate Tax Manager

Sumer; Dundee; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice in Dundee is seeking a Corporate Tax Manager to manage a portfolio of UK clients and provide expert tax advisory services. The role involves coaching junior staff and collaborating on tax strategies, making it ideal for someone with strong UK corporate tax experience and relevant qualifications. The firm offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33 days annual leave

Pension contributions

Life insurance

Private medical cover

Income protection

Paid volunteering time

EE mobile discount

Support for CGI qualification

Friendly work culture with social events

Qualifications

• Experience within a Top 10 professional services firm is ideal.
• Proven ability to manage deadlines and supervise teams.
• Exposure to international tax/transfer pricing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of UK corporate tax clients.
• Provide commercially focused tax advice.
• Coach and support more junior team members.
• Collaborate with EQ Partners to shape tax strategies.

Skills

UK corporate tax experience

Strong understanding of UK corporation tax legislation

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Education

Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CTA)

Tools

CCH corporate

Job description

Overview

At EQ Accountants, part of the Sumer Group (one of the UK's fastest-growing accountancy practices), we know our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're not just colleagues - we're a community. Our ethos, With You, means when our team thrives, our clients do too. We're committed to creating an environment where you can grow professionally and personally, with access to mentorship, learning opportunities, and a clear path for progression.

We're looking for a Corporate Tax Manager to join our growing team and help us continue delivering smart and practical tax solutions to the clients who trust us. This role is a great fit if you're ready to take ownership of your own portfolio, provide expert tax advisory services and guide clients through a landscape that's always evolving, while mentoring junior team members.

Department: Corporate Tax

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Dundee

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of UK corporate tax clients including groups and complex cases


• Provide commercially focused tax advice from restructuring to R&D reliefs, share schemes and more


• Take a lead on managing deadlines, tax risk, compliance and internal workflows


• Coach and support more junior team members, helping them grow in confidence and capability


• Collaborate with EQ Partners to shape tax strategies, identify planning opportunities and add real value to our clients


• Help build lasting client relationships based on trust, expertise and consistent delivery

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent)


• Have UK corporate tax experience, ideally within a Top 10 professional services firm


• Strong understanding of UK corporation tax legislation


• Proven ability to manage deadlines and team supervision


• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines


• Exposure to some international tax/transfer pricing is desirable


• Experience with CCH corporate is desirable

Why work for EQ?

• Competitive salary


• 33 days annual leave (plus extra after 3 and 5 years' service)


• Pension (up to 10% employee contribution, matched by EQ)


• Life insurance (4 x annual salary)


• Private medical cover (eligible at certain grades and/or after specified length of service)


• Income protection - eligible after completing 1 year of service


• Enhanced family-friendly leave and pay - eligible after 6 and 12 months service


• Paid volunteering time (14 hours annually)


• EE mobile discount (for you + friends/family)


• Support for CGI qualification & continuous training


• Friendly, inclusive work culture with regular social events

Belong @ EQ, Part of the Sumer Group

At Sumer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment, not just as buzzwords, but as the heartbeat of our team. Our recruitment practices reflect this commitment, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds. We prioritise creating an environment where every candidate feels respected and supported throughout the hiring process.

Everyone is unique and we understand that each individual may have distinct needs to showcase their best selves during interviews. Our commitment is to offer personalised support for all candidates. Let our team know how we can bring out your fullest potential.