Corporate Tax Manager

Accountable Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Supportive team

Career progression

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Exposure to advisory projects

Job summary

Accountable Recruitment is seeking an experienced Corporate Tax Manager for its Liverpool team. The role focuses on compliance for a varied client portfolio within a respected North West practice.

You will work with Partners, review CT600 returns, and support junior staff while developing advisory capabilities. Salary £50,000-£60,000, depending on experience, with flexible working.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CTA qualification or equivalent experience in corporate tax.
• Strong knowledge of UK corporation tax compliance and CT600.
• Experience managing a portfolio of corporate tax clients.
• Ability to review computations and provide guidance to junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied corporate tax client portfolio and meet all deadlines.
• Review CT600 returns and computations prepared by junior staff.
• Oversee provisions and disclosures for statutory accounts.
• Lead corporate tax compliance assignments from prep to submission.
• Be the main client contact for liabilities, deadlines and obligations.
• Coordinate with HMRC on enquiries and correspondence.
• Mentor junior colleagues and support their development.
• Collaborate with Audit, Accounts and Tax teams for integrated service.
• Identify opportunities for advisory work with senior tax specialists.
• Maintain strong client relationships and high service standards.

Skills

Corporate tax

Client management

UK tax legislation

Education

ACA/ACCA/CTA or equivalent

Job description

Are you an experienced Corporate Tax professional who enjoys the technical side of compliance, managing client relationships and delivering a high-quality service?A well-established and highly respected accountancy practice is looking to appoint a Corporate Tax Manager to join its Liverpool team, offering a salary of £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience.This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, partner-led firm with a strong presence across the North West and an established portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs and larger corporate clients.The position is predominantly compliance-focused, offering the opportunity to take ownership of a varied corporate tax portfolio, work closely with experienced Partners and support the continued development of the wider tax team.

Corporate Tax Manager Responsibilities:

• Managing a varied portfolio of corporate tax clients, ensuring all compliance requirements and deadlines are met.
• Reviewing corporation tax computations and CT600 returns prepared by junior members of the team.
• Overseeing the preparation of corporation tax provisions and disclosures for statutory accounts.
• Managing corporation tax compliance assignments from initial preparation through to submission.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, providing guidance on corporation tax liabilities, payment deadlines and compliance obligations.
• Liaising with HMRC regarding enquiries, correspondence and other corporate tax matters.
• Reviewing the work of junior colleagues, providing technical guidance and supporting their professional development.
• Working closely with colleagues across Audit, Accounts and Tax to deliver a joined-up client service.
• Identifying opportunities for additional tax planning and advisory support, working alongside senior tax specialists where appropriate.
• Maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring a consistently high standard of service delivery.

Corporate Tax Manager Attributes:

• ACA, ACCA or CTA qualified, or qualified by experience with a strong corporate tax background.
• Previous experience within an accountancy practice, with a particular focus on UK corporation tax compliance.
• Strong technical knowledge of corporation tax computations, CT600 returns and relevant UK tax legislation.
• Experience managing a portfolio of corporate tax clients and overseeing compliance deadlines.
• Confident reviewing tax computations and supporting the development of junior team members.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with a proactive and client-focused approach.
• Some exposure to corporate tax advisory work would be advantageous but is not essential.

Corporate Tax Manager Benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunity to join an established and respected independent North West accountancy practice.
• Varied corporate client portfolio spanning multiple industries and business sectors.
• Close working relationships with experienced Partners and senior tax professionals.
• Ongoing professional development and technical training.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for long-term career progression.
• Exposure to advisory projects where desired, without the requirement to move away from a compliance-focused position.

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