Corporate Tax Manager

Sitka Recruitment Ltd; Upper Boat; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking accountancy firm based in South Wales is seeking an ambitious individual for their corporate tax team. This role involves managing corporate tax compliance and returns for diverse clients while supporting junior team members' development. Ideal for someone with a keen interest in tax and business, offering a salary up to £60,000 pa plus benefits including flexible working and wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

Bonus potential

Flexible/hybrid working

Death in Service cover

Paid overtime

Qualifications

• Curious about the business world and the role of tax in decision-making.
• Some experience in corporate tax.
• Enjoy building relationships with clients.
• Eager to grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for corporate tax compliance.
• Manage delivery of corporation tax returns.
• Support delivery of tax figures for financial statements.
• Attend audit and accounts meetings.
• Learn about wider tax risks and issues.
• Support clients during transactions and clearances.
• Improve internal corporate tax processes.
• Manage and support junior team members.

Skills

Client relationship management

Corporate tax knowledge

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Education

Tax qualification (ideal but not essential)

Job description

Are you curious about how the business world works? Do you want to understand how tax impacts companies and play a part in helping them succeed? If so, read on!

We’re working with a successful and forward‑thinking accountancy firm based in South Wales who are looking for an ambitious individual to join their corporate tax team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a genuine interest in the corporate world, and who is keen to develop a deeper understanding of tax and its commercial implications.

This firm prides itself on investing in its people. You’ll be supported and encouraged to succeed in your role with real opportunities for progression.

If you're building on existing tax experience this is a chance to be part of a collaborative and respected team with exposure to a wide range of clients – from dynamic SMEs to large private and global businesses.

The job

• Act as a primary contact for corporate tax compliance, consulting directly with clients and internal teams.
• Manage the delivery of corporation tax returns and related computations across a wide variety of clients.
• Support the delivery of tax figures for financial statements, including P&L and balance sheet disclosures.
• Attend and contribute to audit and accounts meetings, developing a holistic view of client businesses.
• Learn and develop an understanding of wider tax risks and commercial issues facing larger businesses.
• Support clients during transactions and clearances, consulting with HMRC and reviewing legal documentation.
• Get involved in improving internal corporate tax processes and workflows.
• Manage and support junior team members, reviewing their work and contributing to their development.
• Be a trusted point of contact for clients, offering tax and business support needed.

The person specification

This role would suit someone who:

• Is curious about the business world and how tax plays a role in commercial decision‑making.
• Has some experience in corporate tax and wants to deepen their expertise.
• Enjoys building relationships with clients and working collaboratively across teams.
• Is eager to grow professionally and take on increasing responsibility.
• Thrives in a supportive, people‑focused environment where learning and development are a priority.
• It would be great if you have a tax qualification but not essential!

Salary & benefits

• Salary is up to £60,000 pa + bonus (potentially more for an experienced manager)
• Flexible/hybrid working conditions
• Death in Service and critical illness cover
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Paid overtime

The next step

If this opportunity is of interest, we would be delighted to hear from you, please contact Ita McNeil‑Jones on [e-mail] in the first instance and she can share more information or hit the reply button and attach your CV.