Corporate Tax Manager/Senior Manager

TPF Recruitment Ltd; Sidcup; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Health cash plan

Professional development

Job summary

TPF Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Corporate Tax Senior Manager or Director to join its tax department in Sidcup, United Kingdom. The role combines corporate tax compliance, high level advisory work, team management and business development.

You will manage a varied portfolio of corporate clients, lead and develop the tax team, and contribute to the growth and future direction of the service line with direct client contact and a strong emphasis on professional development.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA and/or CTA qualified with CTA particularly advantageous.
• Significant experience in corporate tax within an accountancy practice.
• Strong technical knowledge of corporate tax compliance and advisory matters.
• Experience managing a substantial and varied corporate tax portfolio.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to advise senior stakeholders.
• Commercial focus with an interest in business development and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Managing a substantial portfolio of corporate tax clients, including owner managed businesses, SMEs and larger corporate groups.
• Overseeing corporate tax compliance process, including preparation and review of CT returns and computations.
• Providing high quality corporate tax advice and identifying planning opportunities across the portfolio.
• Leading and supporting advisory projects, including bespoke tax planning reports.
• Mentoring and developing junior and senior members of the tax team.
• Reviewing complex tax work and ensuring HMRC compliant filings.
• Building and maintaining client relationships as a trusted corporate tax adviser.
• Supporting business development within existing clients and new pitches.
• Collaborating with partners and other departments to deliver a full service.

Education

ACA, ACCA and/or CTA

Job description

Sidcup, United Kingdom | Posted on 11/11/2026

TPF Recruitment is recruiting for a well established and growing firm of chartered accountants that is looking to appoint an experienced Corporate Tax Senior Manager or Director to join its successful tax department.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious corporate tax professional to take on a senior leadership position within a forward thinking practice, offering a combination of corporate tax compliance, high level advisory work, team management and business development.

The successful candidate will manage a varied portfolio of corporate clients, ranging from owner managed businesses through to larger corporate groups, whilst playing a key role in developing the wider tax team and supporting the continued growth of the department.

The position offers plenty of autonomy, direct client contact and the opportunity to influence the future direction of the tax service line.

Responsibilities

• Managing a substantial portfolio of corporate tax clients, including owner managed businesses, SMEs and larger corporate groups.
• Overseeing the corporate tax compliance process, including the preparation and review of corporation tax returns, computations and associated filings.
• Providing high quality corporate tax advice and identifying tax planning opportunities across the client portfolio.
• Leading and supporting a variety of corporate tax advisory projects, including preparing bespoke tax planning reports.
• Managing, mentoring and developing junior and senior members of the tax team.
• Reviewing complex tax work and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser on corporate tax matters.
• Supporting business development activities, identifying opportunities within existing clients and assisting with new client pitches.
• Working closely with partners, directors and colleagues across other departments to deliver a comprehensive service to clients.
• Monitoring portfolio performance, including WIP, billing, debtors and overall profitability.
• Contributing to the development of internal processes, systems and tax technology to improve efficiency and service delivery.
• Supporting the wider leadership team with the strategic development and continued growth of the tax department.
  

Requirements

• ACA, ACCA and/or CTA qualified, with CTA particularly advantageous.
• Significant experience in corporate tax gained within an accountancy practice.
• Strong technical knowledge of corporate tax compliance and advisory matters.
• Previous experience managing a substantial and varied corporate tax portfolio.
• Experience reviewing complex tax computations and identifying tax planning opportunities.
• Proven experience managing, mentoring and developing tax professionals.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to advise business owners, finance directors and other senior stakeholders.
• A commercial approach, with an interest in business development and growing client relationships.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• A proactive, ambitious approach and an interest in contributing to the long term success of a growing tax department.
  

The successful candidate will join a progressive and supportive firm that places a strong emphasis on professional development, flexibility and career progression.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Professional membership support.
• Health cash plan covering dental, optical and other healthcare costs.
• Comprehensive technical and professional development training.
• Access to leading tax research and training platforms.
• Dress for your diary policy.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression within a growing practice.