Corporate Tax Manager/Senior Manager

TPF Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Death in service benefit

Professional membership support

Health cash plan

Comprehensive professional development

Job summary

TPF Recruitment Ltd is recruiting an experienced Corporate Tax Senior Manager or Director for a well established chartered accountancy firm. You will lead a varied portfolio, manage a tax team and advise on high-level tax planning.

This senior role offers autonomy, direct client contact and a chance to shape the growth of the tax service line within a forward thinking practice. Hybrid working and strong opportunities for business development are available.

Qualifications

• Proven corporate tax experience in an accountancy practice.
• Strong advisory, compliance and tax planning knowledge.
• Experience leading and developing tax teams.
• Excellent communication with owners and senior stakeholders.
• Commercial mindset with drive for business development.

Responsibilities

• Managing a substantial portfolio of corporate tax clients (owner managed to large groups).
• Overseeing corporate tax compliance: returns, computations, filings.
• Providing high quality corporate tax advice and identifying planning opportunities.
• Leading and supporting tax advisory projects and bespoke reports.
• Mentoring and developing junior and senior team members.
• Reviewing complex tax work and ensuring HMRC compliance.
• Building client relationships and acting as trusted corporate tax adviser.
• Supporting business development and cross‑selling with other departments.
• Monitoring WIP, billing, debtors and portfolio profitability.
• Contributing to process improvement and tax technology initiatives.
• Supporting leadership in strategic growth of the tax department.

Skills

Communication skills

Business development

Leadership

Mentoring

Organisational skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

ACA/ACCA/CTA qualified

Job description

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.

Benefits

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.
• Death in service benefit.
• 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.