Corporate Tax Manager

Armstrong Watson LLP; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme

Competitive Annual Leave

Smart Working Policy

Health Shield Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid flu jabs and eye tests

Introductory Commission Scheme

Employee Referral Scheme

Investment towards Continuous Professional Development

Paid professional membership fees

Job summary

Armstrong Watson LLP is seeking a Corporate Tax Manager based in Newcastle. The role involves overseeing corporate tax computations, mentoring junior staff, and offering tax planning advice. This position is crucial for ensuring compliance and supporting clients across the UK.

Candidates should be CTA qualified with at least 2 years of experience in corporate tax. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, as well as the ability to deliver training. The company offers a competitive benefits package including a pension scheme and smart working options.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in Corporate Tax Compliance/Advisory work.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Experience with Alphatax is desirable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Able to deliver tax technical training to the team.

Responsibilities

• Review complex corporate tax computations prepared by junior colleagues.
• Provide training and mentoring for Tax Assistants.
• Monitor work progress for the client portfolio.
• Deliver proactive tax planning advice for clients.
• Liaise with clients for corporate tax consultancy services.
• Participate in recruitment for the team.
• Provide line management for Tax Seniors.

Skills

Corporate Tax Compliance

Client Management

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Tax Training

Education

CTA qualification

Tools

Alphatax

Job description

Corporate Tax Manager

Department: Tax

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Newcastle

The Role

Our Tax Consultancy service line is run as a national team and supports our clients from all of our offices. We are currently recruiting a Corporate Tax Manager to join our Tax Consultancy Service Line based at the Newcastle office.

• Responsible for the detailed and technical review of complex corporate tax computations prepared by junior colleagues and reviewing their work.
• Provide training and mentoring for Tax Assistants, Tax Seniors and Tax Assistant Managers.
• Monitor work progress, recoveries and billing for the client portfolio.
• Assist in delivering proactive tax planning advice for clients.
• Liaise with clients and the wider AW teams to deliver corporate tax consultancy compliance and advisory services.
• Participate in the recruitment process for the team, including the graduate intake programme each year.
• Provide formal line management for Tax Seniors or Trainees.

The Candidate

• CTA qualified with a minimum of 2 years experience in Corporate Tax Compliance / Advisory work.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience with Alphatax (desirable).
• Experience dealing with clients and ensuring outstanding customer service.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and confident client interaction.
• Excellent teamwork skills and able to build relationships across AW teams.
• Able to deliver tax technical training / development sessions to the team.

The Benefits

• Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover (4x salary) and Income Protection.
• Competitive Annual Leave entitlement & Annual Leave Purchase Scheme (up to 5 additional days).
• Smart Working Policy allowing home and remote working.
• Health Shield Cash Plan (cash back on health benefits and discounts on holidays, fashion and entertainment).
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for wellbeing and health).
• Paid flu jabs and eye tests.
• Introductory Commission Scheme (rewards for client referrals).
• Employee Referral Scheme (rewards for referring new AW colleagues, up to £2,500 per referral).
• Investment towards Continuous Professional Development (CPD) with access to training courses and materials.
• Paid professional membership fees.