Corporate Tax Manager

Dains (Scotland); Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working

25 days leave + bank holidays

Pension & life assurance

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work

Job summary

Dains Scotland is seeking a Corporate Tax Manager in Glasgow to lead a varied portfolio of Scottish clients, delivering high-quality tax returns and computations with timely filings.

You will advise on liabilities, assist with planning, mentor junior staff, and work closely with Partners to grow the tax advisory service in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• CTA or equivalent qualification is required.
• Experience delivering corporate tax compliance for multiple clients.
• Proven ability to manage senior client relationships and deadlines.
• Strong advisory mindset with confidence in complex tax issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of corporate tax clients and oversee returns and computations.
• Provide commercially-focused advice on tax liabilities and deadlines.
• Identify elections and compliance requirements and ensure timely submissions.
• Develop proactive tax planning in collaboration with Partners and Directors.
• Review work of junior staff to ensure high-quality output.
• Nurture client relationships and act as main point of contact for clients.
• Monitor WIP, profitability and resourcing across the portfolio.
• Assist in business development and cross-team collaboration.

Skills

CTA or similar

Client relationships

Team leadership

Tax advisory

UK tax compliance

Education

CTA or equivalent

Job description

Dains Scotland brings together the former William Duncan, Condies and Consilium firms into a single business comprising 200 staff and combined revenues in excess of £15 million.

The business provides a range of services to the Scottish SME market including Audit, Accounts & Advisory, Tax Compliance and Advisory, Payroll, Corporate Finance and Business Recovery.

As part of the continued expansion of the Tax business, we have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Corporate Tax Manager to join an established and growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified tax professional looking to take the next step in their career, with responsibility for managing a varied portfolio of clients across the Scottish market.

Department Corporate Tax Employment Type Full Time Location Glasgow Workplace type Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of corporate tax clients, taking responsibility for the delivery of high-quality Corporate Tax Returns and computations and ensuring all statutory filing deadlines are met.
• Advise clients on their corporate tax liabilities, payment obligations and relevant filing deadlines, providing clear and commercially focused advice.
• Ensure all relevant claims, elections and other tax compliance requirements are identified and submitted within the appropriate statutory time limits.
• Identify opportunities to mitigate clients’ tax liabilities and provide proactive tax planning advice, working closely with Partners and Directors to develop and implement appropriate solutions.
• Review Corporate Tax Returns and computations prepared by junior members of the team, providing guidance and feedback to ensure a high standard of work.
• Manage and develop client relationships, acting as a key point of contact for clients and ensuring a high level of service is maintained.
• Manage WIP across the client portfolio, ensuring work is completed efficiently and fees are raised and issued promptly on completion.
• Monitor recoverability and profitability across the portfolio, ensuring effective time management and that work is appropriately planned, resourced and charged.
• Meet with prospective clients to understand their tax affairs, identify their requirements and contribute to the development of new business opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider business to provide clients with a comprehensive range of tax and advisory services.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Be qualified to CTA or similar level
• You must be self-motivated and driven with a positive work ethic
• Be able to build strong relationships both externally and across the Dains Group.
• You will need to demonstrate resilience and confidence taking on new challenges
• You must have confidence and tenacity to develop team members

Job Benefits

At Dains, we’re committed to helping our people build rewarding careers in an environment where they can learn, develop and succeed. From day one, you’ll be supported to grow your skills, broaden your experience and shape a career that reflects your ambitions.

We offer ongoing professional development tailored to your role, strengths and future goals, supported by clear career pathways so you can see how you’ll progress.

Alongside a competitive salary, our benefits package is designed to support your wellbeing and reward your contribution, including:

• Flexible and hybrid working options
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service, with the option to buy or sell days
• Financial security through life assurance and a competitive pension scheme, with access to private medical insurance through both company-funded and self-funded options
• Greener travel options through our electric car scheme and cycle to work programme
• A vibrant social culture with regular team and firm-wide events
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay to support you and your family through life’s important moments
• Employee resource groups promoting inclusion and connection
• “Dains in the Community”, supporting charity, wellbeing and local initiatives

About Dains Scotland

Established in 1926, The Dains Group is a fast growing, independent accountancy practice ranked 22nd in the National Accountancy Age. With over 1000 talented individuals across the UK and Ireland, we're ready to drive growth, make an impact, and excel your career.

At Dains, we believe our people are our greatest asset. As one of the UK’s fastest-growing accountancy groups, we offer a dynamic, inclusive, and supportive environment where ambitious professionals can thrive.