Corporate Tax Manager -Reading – Collaborative, Inclusive and Friendly Culture

Suumayaagro; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CK Search Global is seeking a Corporate Tax Manager for a top 10 firm in the Thames Valley. You will work with tax partners on UK and cross-border projects and oversee larger, complex compliance work across a varied client portfolio.

The role includes business development and helping to generate new work. Qualified ACA/CTA or equivalent with extensive practical tax experience is essential, including advisory projects, group restructures and HMRC handling.

Qualifications

• ACA/CTA or equivalent qualification essential.
• Corporate Tax and accounting experience on a range of advisory and compliance projects.
• A passion for client service.
• A track record of developing new work.

Responsibilities

• Lead work on UK and cross-border tax advisory projects.
• Oversee compliance work on larger or more complex clients.
• Develop relationships with clients and contacts.
• Identify opportunities to take additional services to clients and contacts, including corporate taxes, VAT, personal taxes, payroll taxes, corporate finance support etc.

Skills

UK corporate tax

Tax advisory

Client service

Team leadership

Business development

Education

ACA/CTA or equivalent qualification

Job description

Our client, a top 10 firm has an opportunity for a Corporate Tax Manager to join their thriving Thames Valley tax team. They have seen a 66% growth in headcount since March 2020 and have recently relocated to newer larger offices to accommodate the growth in the tax team as well as wider client service teams.

As a result of this, and their clear plans for further growth, this is a role that comes with natural opportunities for progression. There’s never been a better time to build your tax career at our client

This opportunity may suit an Assistant Manager looking for a step up or a Manager looking for a new and exciting challenge with scope for career advancement.

You will work closely with the tax partners delivering UK and cross-border project-based work and oversee larger and often more complex compliance work with a portfolio of existing clients, ranging from owner-managed companies to listed groups. You will also be involved in business development initiatives and working with the team to generate new work.

You should be qualified ACA/CTA (or equivalent) with extensive practical tax experience. Such experience might include managing compliance for large groups, helping to deliver advisory projects including group restructures, interest deductibility analysis, capital allowance projects, and dealing with HMRC enquiries, queries and correspondence).

You will also be able to work as part of a team, liaising with other tax specialists, and audit and corporate finance colleagues whilst using your own initiative.

The role requirements

• ACA/CTA or equivalent qualification essential.
• Corporate Tax and accounting experience on a range of advisory and compliance projects.
• A passion for client service.
• A track record of developing new work.

Your people responsibilities

• Demonstrating personal commitment to work and team success; showing positive attitude and enthusiasm for work and taking initiative to improve process/situations when appropriate.
• Consistently treating colleagues with fairness and respect, helping to provide opportunities for everyone to contribute and succeed.
• Providing and being receptive to regular and constructive feedback that improves self and others. Continually developing skills and knowledge.
• Influencing, changing and shaping the direction of a particular activity, either internally and/or externally.
• Coaching members of staff through sharing experience and knowledge appropriately.
• Providing on-the-job training for developing colleagues.
• Participating in service line, office and firm-wide activities.

Your client responsibilities

• Leading work on UK and cross-border tax advisory projects, reporting to tax partners.
• Overseeing compliance work on larger or more complex clients.
• Developing relationships with clients and contacts.
• Identifying opportunities to take additional services to clients and contacts, including corporate taxes, VAT, personal taxes, payroll taxes, corporate finance support etc.
• Acting at all times with the Firm’s best interests in mind. Acts with integrity in all dealings.
• Demonstrating an understanding of the different types of risk, understanding the Firm’s approach and policies for managing risk in relevant business and applicable legal and regulatory rules and following policies.
• Considering and managing risk (reputational, operational and credit) in all interactions with clients.
• Showing a sense of urgency and understanding of how their work (including speed, attention to detail, and quality) impacts the Firm’s ability to serve clients.
• Demonstrating an application and solution-based approach to problem solving, referred to for research on delivery of solutions in that field on client assignments.
• Identifying areas requiring improvement in the client’s business processes and possible recommendations for the client.
• Taking primary responsibility for financial performance on your client and project work.

Qualities they are looking for

• Ability to execute work efficiently, delivering excellent service and bringing the full breadth of the Firms UK’s capability to support their clients.
• Act as a role model for members of the team, providing on-the-job coaching.
• Adhere to the firm’s risk management policies at all times.
• Deliver work to the highest quality.
• Solid understanding of the fundamental UK corporate tax concepts and rules, as well as a good grasp of UKGAAP accounting fundamentals, and its application to tax accounting including deferred tax;
• Ability to provide fast and intuitive analysis; correctly interpreting data, including financial statements and source documents.
• Demonstration of the ability to effectively understand and manage risk issues.

Why choose our client……

Our client understands that it is often the culture and values of a firm that are most important when looking for a new workplace.

Whether you’re working in statutory audit, corporate tax or you’re a marketing or HR specialist, they place their people at the centre of everything that they do; promoting a collaborative, inclusive and friendly culture while remaining passionate about supporting and developing our people as they build their careers.

They listen to their people and adapt to their changing needs alongside the needs of their growing business. They invest in their people to help them be the best they can be.

They value new ideas and innovation, and welcome people who are committed to making a difference by delivering excellent services to our people, clients and communities.

You will find the specialist knowledge, the resources and the commitment to help you build a satisfying and rewarding career, with continued learning and development, highly competitive salaries and flexible benefits.

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