Corporate Tax Manager

TPF Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Enhanced holiday package

Professional subscription support

Job summary

TPF Recruitment in London seeks a Corporate Tax Manager to join a leading UK practice. You will lead compliance, advisory and planning for a diverse client portfolio and mentor junior staff.

The role focuses on UK corporate tax, including CT, CGT and transfer pricing, with a client-centric, high-performance culture and hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate tax, preferably in a top-tier firm or in-house.
• Expertise in UK corporate tax, including corporation tax, capital gains tax and transfer pricing.
• Proven track record managing complex compliance and advisory projects for corporate clients.
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills with ability to explain complex tax concepts.
• Leadership and mentoring experience with junior staff.
• Proficiency in tax software and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end corporate tax compliance for medium to large UK clients, including CT600s and tax computations.
• Deliver strategic tax advisory on restructurings, M&A activity, reorganisations, and international planning.
• Mentor and manage junior team members to ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Conduct detailed tax calculations including deferred tax, cap allowances, R&D credits and loss use.
• Prepare transfer pricing documentation aligned with OECD guidelines.
• Collaborate with clients' finance and legal teams for tax impacts and board reporting.
• Identify and mitigate tax risks and suggest compliance improvements.
• Stay updated with tax legislation, HMRC guidance and case law.
• Support business development through proposals, client presentations and thought leadership.
• Uphold quality standards and professional ethics across engagements.

Education

Chartered Certified Accountant

Tools

CaseWare

TaxCalc

Thomson Reuters

Job description

London, United Kingdom | Posted on 12/12/2025

We are recruiting a qualified Corporate Tax Manager to join our client's established tax team within a leading, top 20 accountancy practice.

This role is central to delivering high-quality, compliant, and strategically aligned tax solutions across a diverse portfolio of UK-based clients. As a key contributor to the tax leadership team, you will lead complex compliance, advisory, and planning engagements, ensuring adherence to UK tax legislation, including corporation tax, capital gains tax, and transfer pricing while driving operational efficiency and risk mitigation.

You will play a vital role in shaping client tax strategies, advising senior stakeholders, and fostering long-term client relationships. With a strong foundation in corporate tax compliance and planning, and a commitment to excellence, this position offers a high-impact opportunity for a Chartered Certified Accountant to grow their career in a client-focused, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end corporate tax compliance for medium to large UK clients, including preparation and review of CT600 returns, corporation tax computations, and associated schedules.
• Deliver strategic tax advisory on corporate restructurings, M&A activity, group reorganisations, and international tax planning.
• Mentor and manage junior team members, ensuring consistent quality, timely delivery, and professional growth.
• Conduct detailed tax calculations involving deferred tax, capital allowances, R&D tax credits, and loss utilisation, ensuring full HMRC compliance.
• Prepare and maintain transfer pricing documentation, including master and local files, aligned with OECD guidelines.
• Partner with clients’ finance and legal teams to assess tax impacts of business decisions and support board-level reporting.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate tax risks, recommending corrective actions and compliance improvements.
• Stay up to date with changes in tax legislation, HMRC guidance, and case law to maintain technical leadership.
• Support business development through proposal writing, client presentations, and contributing to thought leadership content.
• Uphold firm-wide quality control standards and professional ethics across all engagements.

Requirements

• Experience in corporate tax, preferably within a top-tier accountancy firm or in-house tax department.
• Expertise in UK corporate tax, including corporation tax, capital gains tax, and transfer pricing.
• Proven track record managing complex compliance and advisory projects for corporate clients.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to simplify complex tax concepts for non-experts.
• Proficiency in tax software (e.g., CaseWare, TaxCalc, Thomson Reuters) and advanced Excel skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience, including mentoring junior staff.
• Exceptional time management and organisational abilities, with success in managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and technical excellence.
• Ability to thrive independently and collaboratively within a client-centric, high-performance culture.
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Birthday leave and enhanced holiday package
• Professional subscription support
• Access to exciting client work, both compliance and advisory
• Clear career progression in a top-tier firm with a supportive team culture