Corporate Tax Manager

SI Recruitment Limited; Manchester, Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with matched employer/£

Hybrid/remote working

Birthday day off

4x salary death-in-service cover

Cycle to work scheme

Volunteer days

Job summary

SI Recruitment Limited invites applications for a Corporate Tax Manager in the Manchester or Leeds area. You will lead the corporate tax function, ensuring accurate computations, timely returns and proactive client advisory across a varied client base.

The role requires strong technical tax knowledge, excellent client-facing skills, and a collaborative mindset to mentor junior staff and work with wider teams. Hybrid/remote options are available within a full-time structure.

Qualifications

• CTA, ACA or ACCA qualification.
• At least 1 year's post-qualification experience within a UK practice environment in Corporate Tax.
• Strong corporate tax compliance and advisory experience.
• Experience with complex clients, groups or higher-risk businesses.
• Excellent technical knowledge and the ability to apply this creatively to client situations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence to deal directly with clients at all levels.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Commercial mindset and enthusiasm for developing client relationships and new opportunities.
• Experience mentoring or developing junior team members would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing and reviewing corporation tax computations and returns.
• Overseeing tax accounting and ensuring compliance deadlines are met.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients on corporate tax matters, queries and enquiries.
• Identifying and delivering corporate tax advisory opportunities.
• Supporting clients with technical tax advice and keeping them informed of developments.
• Managing, mentoring and developing junior members of the corporate tax team.
• Working with wider tax and advisory teams to provide a joined-up service to clients.
• Identifying opportunities to introduce additional services where appropriate.

Skills

Corporate tax

Client relations

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

CTA/ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Corporate Tax Manager

Location: Manchester or Leeds

Salary: £55,000-£75,000 (flexibility DOE)

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Corporate Tax Manager to join a growing professional services team, working closely with Tax Directors and Partners to deliver high-quality corporate tax services to a varied client portfolio.

The Role

You will take responsibility for managing the corporate tax compliance function across Manchester and Leeds, working with a range of complex clients including larger groups, higher-risk businesses and key strategic relationships.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and reviewing corporation tax computations and returns.
• Overseeing tax accounting and ensuring compliance deadlines are met.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients on corporate tax matters, queries and enquiries.
• Identifying and delivering corporate tax advisory opportunities.
• Supporting clients with technical tax advice and keeping them informed of relevant developments.
• Managing, mentoring and developing junior members of the corporate tax team.
• Working collaboratively with wider tax and advisory teams to provide a joined-up service to clients.
• Identifying opportunities to introduce additional services where appropriate.

About You

We're looking for an experienced corporate tax professional who can combine strong technical knowledge with a commercial and client-focused approach.

You will ideally have:

• CTA, ACA or ACCA qualification.
• At least 1 year's post-qualification experience within a UK practice environment in Corporate Tax.
• Strong corporate tax compliance and advisory experience.
• Experience working with complex clients, groups or higher-risk businesses.
• Excellent technical knowledge and the ability to apply this creatively to client situations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The confidence to deal directly with clients at all levels.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• A commercial mindset and enthusiasm for developing both client relationships and new opportunities.
• Experience mentoring or developing junior team members would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, depending on experience.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, including an extra day off for your birthday.
• Pension scheme with matched employer/employee contributions.
• Health and lifestyle benefits.
• Ongoing professional and personal development.
• Flexible start and finish times around core hours.
• Hybrid/remote working options.
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave.
• Enhanced discretionary sick pay.
• 4x salary death-in-service cover.
• Cycle to work scheme and annual travel ticket loan.
• Two paid volunteering days per year.
• Access to member facilities, breakfasts, events and social activities.
• Opportunities to work abroad for up to four weeks.
• Annual team events and overseas trips.
• Flexible public holiday policy.