Corporate Tax Manager

Rutherford Briant Recruitment; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

25 days leave + bank holidays

Discretionary bonus

Structured technical training

Job summary

Rutherford Briant is recruiting a Corporate Tax Executive for an established accountancy and business advisory firm. The role blends technical development with client contact and exposure to corporate tax compliance and advisory projects.

You will manage a varied portfolio and support senior colleagues on advisory assignments, with a clear route for progression and two days per week from home on a hybrid model.

Qualifications

• Qualified or approaching qualification in UK corporate tax.
• Experience in corporate tax work within accountancy practice preferred.
• Strong technical foundation in corporate tax with advisory exposure may be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of corporate tax clients with support from senior colleagues.
• Prepare and review corporation tax computations, returns and associated compliance work.
• Assist with corporate tax advisory assignments and provide commercially focused solutions.
• Support clients undertaking acquisitions, disposals, restructures and group reorganisations.
• Gain exposure to international tax matters, including cross-border transactions and overseas group structures.
• Research technical matters and prepare clear written advice and client communications.
• Liaise with HMRC regarding enquiries, clearances and routine compliance issues.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and help clients manage tax risk.

Education

ATT/CTA/ACA Qualified or approaching qualification

Job description

Rutherford Briant are recruiting a Corporate Tax Executive for a well-established accountancy and business advisory firm.

This position offers an excellent blend of technical development, client contact and exposure to both corporate tax compliance and advisory projects.

You will work with a varied portfolio including owner-managed businesses, family companies, corporate groups and international organisations. Alongside managing core compliance work, you will support experienced Managers, Directors and Partners on increasingly complex advisory assignments.

It is an ideal opportunity for someone who has developed a strong foundation in corporate tax and now wants broader exposure, greater responsibility and a clear route for progression.

What you will do:

• Manage a portfolio of corporate tax clients with support from senior colleagues
• Prepare and review corporation tax computations, returns and associated compliance work
• Assist with corporate tax advisory assignments and provide commercially focused solutionsSupport clients undertaking acquisitions, disposals, restructures and group reorganisations
• Gain exposure to international tax matters, including cross-border transactions and overseas group structures
• Research technical matters and prepare clear written advice and client communications
• Liaise with HMRC regarding enquiries, clearances and routine compliance issues
• Identify tax planning opportunities and help clients manage tax risk

What we are looking for:

You will be ATT or CTA or ACA Qualified or approaching qualification, with experience of UK corporate tax work gained within an accountancy practice.

You are likely to have at least two years' experience, although the quality and relevance of your experience will matter more than an exact timescale.

The opportunity:

Rather than being limited to processing compliance work, you will have the chance to broaden your advisory experience across transactions, reorganisations, international matters and tax planning. You will receive support from experienced senior colleagues while gradually taking greater ownership of clients and assignments.

The firm offers:

• Hybrid working, typically including two days working from home
• Flexible working around core hours
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days
• Discretionary bonus and employee recognition scheme
• Structured technical training and career development
• Employee wellbeing and assistance support

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.