Corporate Tax Manager

Michael Page; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced corporate tax professional to join a long-established independent firm of Chartered Accountants and Chartered Tax Advisers in Swindon. You will manage corporation tax for owner-managed businesses and small corporate groups, taking ownership of returns, computations and related filings.

This role provides advisory exposure beyond compliance, with opportunities to shape the firm's tax offerings, handle HMRC enquiries, and work collaboratively with audit,

Qualifications

• Strong UK corporation tax compliance experience.
• Good corporate tax advisory exposure.
• Experience working with owner-managed businesses.
• Experience with small groups and close companies.
• Confidence reviewing computations and supporting colleagues.
• Identify planning opportunities and technical risks.
• Strong client-facing and relationship-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporation tax compliance for OMBs and small corporate groups.
• Take ownership of returns, computations and associated filings.
• Coordinate corporate tax requirements for audit clients.
• Review work prepared by colleagues and provide technical guidance.
• Advise clients on corporation tax planning opportunities.
• Identify tax risks and areas requiring further specialist advice.
• Support clients with close company and associated company issues.
• Gain exposure to group taxation, reorganisations and transactions.
• Work on current and deferred tax provisions for audit clients.
• Research and advise on complex or less routine tax matters.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across audit, accounts and tax.
• Develop strong, long-term relationships with business owners.
• Keep colleagues informed of relevant legislative and HMRC developments.

Skills

Corporate tax compliance

Tax advisory

Owner-managed businesses

Review computations

Client-facing

Relationship management

Technical risk awareness

Education

CTA qualification

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Move beyond routine compliance into a role where your corporate tax expertise can make a real impact. Advise a varied OMB client base, take greater ownership and help shape the future development of the firm's tax services.

Client Details

Our client is a long-established independent firm of Chartered Accountants and Chartered Tax Advisers, supporting businesses and individuals across Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and the surrounding area. Celebrating 80 years in 2026, the firm remains independent and has developed many client relationships over decades, with several of its current Partners having originally joined the business as trainees.

The practice works with businesses throughout their lifecycle, from new ventures and growing owner-managed businesses through to established companies considering expansion, succession or exit. Its emphasis is on personal, practical advice and building relationships that extend well beyond annual compliance.

Description

• Manage corporation tax compliance for OMBs and small corporate groups
• Take ownership of returns, computations and associated filings
• Coordinate corporate tax requirements for audit clients
• Review work prepared by colleagues and provide technical guidance
• Advise clients on corporation tax planning opportunities
• Identify tax risks and areas requiring further specialist advice
• Advise on losses, capital allowances and financing matters
• Support clients with close company and associated company issues
• Gain exposure to group taxation, reorganisations and transactions
• Work on current and deferred tax provisions for audit clients
• Research and advise on complex or less routine tax matters
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across audit, accounts and tax
• Develop strong, long-term relationships with business owners
• Keep colleagues informed of relevant legislative and HMRC developments

More Generally:

Handle any HMRC enquiries or investigations on behalf of clients. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Corporate Tax Manager or established corporate tax specialist looking for greater ownership, client contact and advisory exposure within an independent accountancy practice.

You will become a key point of expertise for corporation tax, taking ownership of a predominantly owner-managed business and small corporate group portfolio while working closely with colleagues across accounts, audit and the wider tax team.

This isn't intended to be a purely compliance-led position.

Alongside overseeing corporation tax returns and computations, you'll have the opportunity to advise businesses on their wider tax position, identify planning opportunities and help clients navigate increasingly complex tax requirements.

The firm's existing corporate tax offering encompasses compliance and tax planning alongside areas including VAT, HMRC enquiries, international tax, transfer pricing, corporate interest restriction and cross-border tax matters, creating scope for genuinely varied work.

For someone who enjoys understanding the wider commercial picture behind a client's tax affairs, this represents an opportunity to become a trusted adviser rather than simply managing deadlines.

You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to how the firm's tax offering develops, identifying process improvements, potential new services and opportunities to provide additional support to existing clients.

Depending on your background and interests, there can also be exposure to wider areas including private client tax, VAT, CIS, international tax and transfer pricing.

Profile

You are likely to be an established corporate tax professional who enjoys combining technical expertise with direct client relationships.

Ideally, you will have:

• Strong UK corporation tax compliance experience
• Good corporate tax advisory exposure
• Experience working with owner-managed businesses
• Experience with small groups and close companies
• Confidence reviewing computations and supporting colleagues
• An ability to identify planning opportunities and technical risks
• Strong client-facing and relationship-management skills
• A commercial approach to explaining complex tax matters
• Experience working alongside audit and accounts professionals

CTA qualification would be highly desirable, although candidates with an ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification and substantial corporate tax experience should also be considered.

Experience of corporate reorganisations, transactions, international tax, transfer pricing, ERS reporting or charities would be particularly useful but isn't expected across every area.

Job Offer

• Salary range of £60,000 - £75,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Opportunity to work with an interesting client portfolio.
• Permanent position in Swindon within the professional services sector.