Corporate Tax Manager

Matchtech; England; On-site; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Corporate Tax Manager to oversee tax disclosures and compliance for UK companies. The ideal candidate will have qualifications in accounting and extensive experience in UK corporate tax. This hybrid role offers a base salary of around £75,000, alongside performance-based bonuses and a range of competitive benefits.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus (target 15%, up to 30%)

Competitive pension scheme with double employer matching (up to 12%)

Flexible benefits including share incentive plan

Opportunities for ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant or Qualified Tax Accountant with relevant post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience in tax accounting and reporting.
• Ability to work collaboratively across a large organisation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare forecast tax numbers for reporting and planning.
• Ensure compliance with UK Tax Policy and delivery of Corporation Tax.
• Conduct technical research on accounting standards and tax legislation.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or Qualified Tax Accountant

Strong technical background in UK Corporation Tax

Experience with consolidated tax accounting

Ability to build effective business partnerships

Interest in automation and analytical tools

Tools

Power BI

Alteryx

Job description

Job Specification - Corporate Tax Manager

Position: Corporate Tax Manager

Location: Warwick (Hybrid - 2+ days per week in the office)

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Corporate Tax Manager to join a team of tax specialists covering all aspects of UK taxation. This role will primarily focus on the preparation and review of tax disclosures for a portfolio of UK companies, both for consolidated IFRS group reporting and individual statutory accounts under UK GAAP.

The role offers hybrid working, with a minimum of two days per week in the Warwick office, and flexibility to accommodate individual working patterns.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare forecast tax numbers for quarterly forecast reporting and long-term business planning.

• Ensure compliance with UK Tax Policy in relation to corporate taxes, including delivery of the Corporation Tax compliance programme to meet statutory filing, payment, and regulatory obligations.

• Conduct technical research on accounting standards and tax legislation, assessing current and future impacts on tax disclosures and identifying potential benefits.

• Manage relationships with auditors on corporate tax-related matters, and coordinate with external advisers as required.

• Maintain a strong working relationship with HMRC, defending positions when necessary and influencing the development of tax law and regulations.

• Respond to and manage direct tax audits, correspondence, and enquiries from HMRC.

• Act as a trusted advisor to the business, identifying early-stage tax issues and providing practical solutions.

• Uphold robust tax governance policies and processes to minimise tax risk.

• Drive process improvements, including compliance automation and the effective use of technology solutions.

• Provide advice, training, or presentations to colleagues and stakeholders as needed.

Skills & Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or Qualified Tax Accountant with relevant post-qualification experience.

• Strong technical background in UK Corporation Tax with proven experience in tax accounting and reporting.

• Experience with consolidated tax accounting is advantageous.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and build effective business partnerships across a large organisation.

• Interest in automation, AI, and analytical tools (e.g. Power BI, Alteryx).

What's on Offer

• Base salary in the region of £75,000 (dependent on experience and capability).

• Performance-based bonus (target 15%, up to 30%).

• Competitive contributory pension scheme with double employer matching (up to 12%).

• Flexible benefits including share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, matched charity giving, and access to employee assistance programmes.

• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career growth.