Corporate Tax Manager

Howett Thorpe; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Corporate Tax Manager to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will provide tailored tax advice to a diverse client portfolio, manage corporate tax advisory projects, and mentor junior colleagues. This innovative firm offers a supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact the firm's growth and success. With a hybrid working model and a range of benefits, including generous annual leave and wellbeing support, this opportunity is perfect for proactive professionals looking to advance their careers in tax advisory services. Join a team that values collaboration and excellence!

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 3 extra days at Christmas

Option to buy/sell additional holiday days

Life cover and critical illness cover

Wellbeing support

Wedding and birth vouchers

Loyalty awards

Referral bonuses

Salary review every 6 months

Community volunteer scheme

Perkbox membership

Qualifications

• Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CTA, or ATT required.
• Extensive post-qualification experience in corporate tax advisory.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver bespoke tax advice to clients, ensuring compliance.
• Lead corporate tax advisory projects and advise on tax reliefs.

Skills

UK tax legislation knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Education

ACA

ACCA

CTA

ATT

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Our client is a dynamic and forward-thinking firm with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional tax advisory services. They are seeking a skilled and motivated Corporate Tax Manager to join their growing Corporate and Business Tax team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior management and partners, providing bespoke tax advice to a diverse portfolio of clients and collaborating with in-house legal teams to implement solutions.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality tax advisory services, mentoring junior colleagues, and contributing to the firm’s continued growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual looking to advance their career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Corporate Tax Manager – Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus three additional days off at Christmas
• Option to buy/sell additional holiday days
• Hybrid working model
• Life cover, critical illness cover, and income protection
• Wellbeing support
• Wedding and birth vouchers, loyalty awards, and referral bonuses (employee and client)
• Salary review every 6 months
• Community volunteer scheme and fundraising matching
• Perkbox membership
• Eye tests and cycle-to-work scheme

Corporate Tax Manager – About The Role

As a Corporate Tax Manager, you will take a leading role in delivering tax advisory services to a wide range of clients, including owner-managed businesses (OMBs) and large corporates. You will work closely with partners and junior team members, managing projects from initial engagement through to legal implementation. This role offers a balance of client-facing advisory work, technical analysis, and team development, with opportunities to contribute to business development and client acquisition.

Responsibilities will include:

• Manage and deliver bespoke tax advice to clients, ensuring compliance with relevant tax legislation and regulations
• Lead and oversee corporate tax advisory projects, including structuring corporate transactions (e.g., s.110 reconstructions, statutory demergers, and share repurchases) and advising on tax reliefs
• Prepare and review technical tax analysis, written reports, and clearance letters for submission to HMRC
• Conduct tax due diligence projects, liaising with the wider tax team to deliver comprehensive reports covering corporation tax, PAYE, VAT, and other relevant taxes
• Advise on employee share incentives (e.g., EMI schemes) and prepare valuation reports for HMRC submissions
• Support compliance work, including reviewing complex corporation tax returns and providing technical tax support to audit teams
• Mentor and develop junior team members, providing guidance on technical and professional matters
• Collaborate with partners on client pitches and business development initiatives
• Maintain strong client relationships, building trust and delivering commercially focused advice

The successful Corporate Tax Manager will have:

• Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CTA, or ATT
• Extensive post-qualification experience in corporate tax advisory and compliance
• Strong knowledge of UK tax legislation, including corporation tax, income tax, capital gains tax, VAT, and stamp duty/SDLT
• Experience in structuring corporate transactions and advising on tax-efficient solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex tax concepts clearly and concisely
• Advanced Excel and Word skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement
• Experience mentoring and developing junior team members
• A client-focused mindset with the ability to build rapport and trust