Corporate Tax Manager

EQ Accountants, part of the Sumer Group; Melrose; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

33 days annual leave

Pension (up to 10% matching)

Life insurance (4x salary)

Private medical cover

Income protection

Paid volunteering time

Support for CGI qualification

Friendly work culture

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice in Melrose is seeking a Corporate Tax Manager to lead a portfolio of UK corporate tax clients. This role involves providing expert tax advisory services, managing deadlines, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have relevant professional qualifications, strong UK corporate tax experience, and a commitment to fostering client relationships. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including 33 days of annual leave and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent).
• Experience in UK corporate tax, ideally within a Top 10 services firm.
• Proven ability to manage deadlines and team supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of UK corporate tax clients.
• Provide commercially focused tax advice.
• Coach and support junior team members.
• Collaborate to shape tax strategies.

Skills

UK corporate tax experience

Management of deadlines

Team supervision

Knowledge of UK corporation tax legislation

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Professional qualifications (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CTA)

Tools

CCH corporate

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Description

At EQ Accountants, part of the Sumer Group (one of the UK’s fastest-growing accountancy practices), we know our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re not just colleagues – we’re a community. Our ethos,

Department: Corporate Tax

Location: Melrose

Description

At EQ Accountants, part of the Sumer Group (one of the UK’s fastest-growing accountancy practices), we know our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re not just colleagues – we’re a community. Our ethos, With You, means when our team thrives, our clients do too. We’re committed to creating an environment where you can grow professionally and personally, with access to mentorship, learning opportunities, and a clear path for progression.

We’re looking for a Corporate Tax Manager to join our growing team and help us continue delivering smart and practical tax solutions to the clients who trust us.

This role is a great fit if you’re ready to take ownership of your own portfolio, provide expert tax advisory services and guide clients through a landscape that’s always evolving, while mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of UK corporate tax clients including groups and complex cases
• Provide commercially focused tax advice from restructuring to R&D reliefs, share schemes and more
• Take a lead on managing deadlines, tax risk, compliance and internal workflows
• Coach and support more junior team members, helping them grow in confidence and capability
• Collaborate with EQ Partners to shape tax strategies, identify planning opportunities and add real value to our clients
• Help build lasting client relationships based on trust, expertise and consistent delivery
  
  

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent)
• Have UK corporate tax experience, ideally within a Top 10 professional services firm
• Strong understanding of UK corporation tax legislation
• Proven ability to manage deadlines and team supervision
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Exposure to some international tax/transferring pricing is desirable
• Experience with CCH corporate is desirable
  
  

Why work for EQ?

• Competitive salary
• 33 days annual leave (plus extra after 3 & 5 years’ service)
• Pension (up to 10% employee contribution, matched by EQ)
• Life insurance (4 x annual salary)
• Private medical cover (eligible at certain grades and/or after specified length of service)
• Income protection – eligible after completing 1 year of service
• Enhanced family-friendly leave and pay – eligible after 6 and 12 months service
• Paid volunteering time (14 hours annually)
• EE mobile discount (for you + friends/family)
• Support for CGI qualification & continuous training
• Friendly, inclusive work culture with regular social events
  

Belong @ EQ, Part of the Sumer Group

At Sumer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment, not just as buzzwords, but as the heartbeat of our team. Our recruitment practices reflect this commitment, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds. We prioritise creating an environment where every candidate feels respected and supported throughout the hiring process.

Everyone is unique and we understand that each individual may have distinct needs to showcase their best selves during interviews. Our commitment is to offer personalised support for all candidates. Let our team know how we can bring out your fullest potential.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Accounting

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