Corporate Tax Manager

Michael Page; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Michael Page in Manchester is seeking a Corporate Tax Manager to oversee tax compliance and advisory work for clients in the professional services sector, ensuring obligations are met while identifying opportunities for tax efficiency. The role supports the tax department's operations and delivers high-quality service to clients.

The ideal candidate will be ATT/CTA qualified with 3+ years PQE, strong client relationships, and a proactive approach.

Qualifications

• ATT/CTA qualified essential.
• 3+ years' PQE in tax practice.
• Experience advising SMEs on corporate tax.
• VAT exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate tax compliance processes for a range of clients.
• Provide tax advisory services, identifying opportunities to optimise tax position.
• Review and approve tax computations prepared by junior team members.
• Maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact for tax matters.
• Ensure compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations.
• Support development and training of junior staff.
• Work closely with other departments to provide integrated client services.
• Assist in managing risk and ensuring quality control standards are met.

Skills

Communication

Tax advisory

Tax compliance

Client relations

Education

ATT/CTA qualification

Job description

As a Corporate Tax Manager in Manchester, you'll oversee tax compliance and advisory work, ensuring clients in the professional services industry meet their obligations while identifying opportunities for tax efficiency. This role plays a key part in supporting the tax department's operations and delivering high-quality service to clients.

Client Details

A Tax advisory firm based in Manchester.

Description

• Manage corporate tax compliance processes for a range of clients.
• Provide tax advisory services, identifying opportunities for clients to optimise their tax position.
• Review and approve tax computations prepared by junior team members.
• Maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact for tax matters.
• Ensure compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations.
• Support the development and training of junior staff within the tax department.
• Work closely with other departments to provide integrated client services.
• Assist in managing risk and ensuring quality control standards are met.

Profile

A successful Corporate Tax Manager should have:

• ATT/CTA qualified (essential).
• Ideally at least 3 years' PQE gained within a Tax practice.
• Strong experience advising OMBs on a range of tax issues, primarily corporate tax, with an understanding of income tax and capital gains tax matters affecting business owners.
• Exposure to VAT issues would be advantageous, although not essential.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to develop strong client connections.
• A proactive approach and genuine passion for tax and problem-solving.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality work to deadlines.
• Confidence working collaboratively within a team environment and supporting the development of junior team members.
• Experience gained within an accountancy practice or professional services environment.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on the level of experience.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• A comprehensive benefits package.