Corporate Tax Manager

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

20 days annual leave increasing with/

Season ticket loans

Volunteer day

Regular social events

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is seeking an experienced corporate tax professional to join its technology-focused client service team in the UK. You will manage a portfolio of corporate tax clients, advise on R&D relief, and handle ongoing tax planning and compliance.

The role emphasizes client development, mentoring juniors, and contributing to thought leadership while operating in a hybrid model with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• At least three years' post-qualification UK tax practice experience.
• CTA, ACA or ACCA qualified; CTA preferred; candidates qualified by experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage and advise a portfolio of corporate tax clients, particularly within technology, software, SaaS and fintech sectors.
• Advise on R&D tax relief, including claim preparation, technical reviews and HMRC enquiries.
• Provide advice on corporation tax, capital allowances, Patent Box, trading losses and intangible assets.
• Support clients with SEIS/EIS, EMI schemes, share incentives and broader business tax planning.
• Advise on corporate transactions, including acquisitions, restructures, funding rounds, due diligence and exits.
• Support international tax matters, including overseas expansion, transfer pricing and permanent establishment risks.
• Review corporation tax computations and prepare complex tax returns, ensuring compliance with legislation and deadlines.
• Build strong client relationships and identify opportunities to develop new business.
• Contribute to networking, proposals, events and thought leadership to grow the technology tax offering.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to technical training and development.

Skills

UK tax expertise

Technology sector experience

R&D tax relief knowledge

Education

CTA/ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and advise a portfolio of corporate tax clients, particularly within technology, software, SaaS, fintech and other innovative sectors.
• Advise on R&D tax relief, including claim preparation, technical reviews and HMRC enquiries.
• Provide advice on corporation tax, capital allowances, Patent Box, trading losses and intangible assets.
• Support clients with SEIS/EIS, EMI schemes, share incentives and wider business tax planning.
• Advise on corporate transactions, including acquisitions, restructures, funding rounds, due diligence and business exits.
• Support international tax matters, including overseas expansion, transfer pricing and permanent establishment risks.
• Review corporation tax computations and prepare complex tax returns, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and deadlines.
• Build strong client relationships and identify opportunities to develop new business.
• Contribute to networking, proposals, events and thought leadership to grow the technology tax offering.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to technical training and development.

Requirements

• At least three years' post-qualification UK tax practice experience.
• CTA, ACA or ACCA qualified; CTA preferred. Candidates qualified by experience will also be considered.
• Experience advising corporate clients, ideally within technology, software or innovation-led sectors.
• Practical experience of R&D tax relief under the current UK regime is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of areas such as SEIS/EIS, EMI, Patent Box and tax planning for investor-backed or loss-making businesses is advantageous.
• Commercially minded, proactive and confident in identifying business development opportunities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, reviewed annually.
• 35-hour working week with hybrid working options.
• 20 days' annual leave, increasing with service, plus bank holidays and additional Christmas closure days.
• Option to buy or sell annual leave.
• Paid volunteering day each year.
• Season ticket loans.
• Regular social events