Corporate Tax Manager

Accountable Recruitment; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive partner-led firm

Ongoing professional development

Collaborative working environment

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Accountable Recruitment is seeking a Corporate Tax Manager to join its Liverpool team. This senior role offers a salary of £50,000-£60,000 depending on experience and a predominately compliance-focused remit.

You will own a varied corporate tax portfolio, liaise with Partners, and support the development of the wider tax team while delivering high-quality service to owner-managed and corporate clients across the North West.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CTA qualified or equivalent by experience in corporate tax.
• Strong UK corporation tax knowledge, CT600 and provisions.
• Experience leading a portfolio and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied corporate tax client portfolio, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Review CT600 returns and tax computations prepared by juniors.
• Oversee corporate tax provisions and disclosures for statutory accounts.
• Lead client discussions on liabilities, deadlines and compliance.
• Coordinate with HMRC on enquiries and tax matters.
• Guide and develop junior team members in technical work.
• Collaborate with Audit, Accounts and Tax for integrated service.
• Identify opportunities for tax planning and advisory work.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Mentoring juniors

Education

ACA/ACCA/CTA qualified

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.