Corporate Tax Manager £65-85k

Clark Wood Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Wood Limited in London is recruiting a Corporate Tax Manager with an advisory focus to join the expanding Corporate & Business Tax team. The role offers exposure to a broad range of SME clients and close collaboration with Partners and senior stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will typically hold CTA or near-qualification status, strong post-qualification corporate tax experience, and a proven ability to manage assignments while mentoring junior colleagues in a collaborative, growth-driven

Qualifications

• CTA qualified or close to qualification.
• ACA/ACCA and/or ATT beneficial.
• Strong post-qualified Corporate Tax advisory experience.
• Comfortable liaising with clients and Partners.
• Excellent written advisory reports.
• Advanced IT skills, especially Excel.
• Commercially aware with deadlines and budgets.
• Experience mentoring junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Partners with delivery of advisory engagements and day-to-day client work.
• Advising on a wide range of transactions including reconstructions, demergers, share repurchases and related reliefs.
• Providing advice across taxes including Corporation Tax, Income Tax, CGT, VAT and Stamp Taxes/SDLT.
• Preparing transaction documentation support including HMRC clearance letters and tax valuations where required.
• Managing full scope tax due diligence projects and liaising with wider tax specialists (CT, PAYE, VAT etc.).
• Advising on employee share incentives (including EMI schemes) and preparing valuation reports for HMRC submission.
• Advising on reliefs such as EIS/SEIS including preparation of advance assurance submissions.
• Producing and reviewing written advisory reports, ensuring technical accuracy and clear client-friendly delivery.
• Supporting compliance work where required (review of complex CT returns including groups / larger clients).
• Mentoring and developing junior members of the team and supporting wider departmental growth.

Skills

CTA qualified

ACA/ACCA/ATT

Corporate Tax advisory

Client liaison

Advisory reporting

Excel

Mentoring juniors

Deadline & budgets

Education

CTA near qualification

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

• Location: London
• Sector: Corporate Tax , Tax Advisory , Tax Compliance
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Salary: £65000 - £85000 per annum
• Contact: David Elliot
• Contact email: [e-mail]
• Contact phone: [phone]
• Published: 1 day ago
• Expiry date: 2026-11-20
• Startdate: 2026-10-08 00:00:00
• Consultant: David Elliot

Corporate Tax Manager (Advisory-Focused) London (Hybrid)

Circa £65,000 - £85,000 (Dependent on Experience) + Excellent Benefits

Clark Wood is a specialist Recruitment Consultancy operating throughout the United Kingdom within the Public Practice Accountancy & Tax sectors. Our core client base consists of Accountancy Practices ranging from Big 4, Top 10 & Mid-Tier firms through to independent regional firms and sole traders.

Public Practice recruitment specialists Clark Wood are working with a leading UK advisory and accountancy group who are looking to recruit a Corporate Tax Manager to join their growing Corporate & Business Tax team.

This firm supports the SME market with a full service offering including Audit, Accounts & Advisory, Tax, Payroll, Corporate Finance and Business Recovery. With strong infrastructure, an established tax offering and a values-led culture, the firm provides an excellent platform for long-term progression and advisory-led career development.

This role is predominantly advisory-focused (circa 80%), offering exposure to a wide range of corporate and OMB clients and complex planning assignments. The successful candidate will work closely with Partners and senior stakeholders, delivering bespoke advice from initial engagement through to implementation.

Role Responsibilities

• Supporting Partners with delivery of advisory engagements and managing the day-to-day execution of client work
• Advising on a wide range of transactions including reconstructions, demergers, share repurchases and related reliefs
• Providing advice across relevant taxes including Corporation Tax, Income Tax, CGT, VAT and Stamp Taxes/SDLT
• Preparing transaction documentation support including HMRC clearance letters and tax valuations where required
• Managing full scope tax due diligence projects and liaising with wider tax specialists (CT, PAYE, VAT etc.)
• Advising on employee share incentives (including EMI schemes) and preparing valuation reports for HMRC submission
• Advising on reliefs such as EIS/SEIS including preparation of advance assurance submissions
• Producing and reviewing written advisory reports, ensuring technical accuracy and clear client-friendly delivery
• Supporting compliance work where required (review of complex CT returns including groups / larger clients)
• Mentoring and developing junior members of the team and supporting wider departmental growth

Ideal Candidate

• CTA qualified (or close to qualification) is strongly preferred
• ACA/ACCA and/or ATT also beneficial
• Strong post-qualified experience in Corporate Tax advisory
• Comfortable managing assignments through to completion and liaising directly with clients/Partners
• Strong written communication skills with experience producing advisory reports
• Excellent IT skills (Word/Excel; advanced Excel beneficial)
• Commercially aware, organised and proactive with the ability to manage deadlines and budgets
• Experience mentoring and developing junior colleagues

Culture & Values

My client is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where all individuals are valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. The firm values technical excellence, integrity, enthusiasm, and collegiality, providing a workplace where professionals can thrive while delivering outstanding client service.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

This role is ideal for candidates with relevant experience in a UK accountancy practice.