Corporate Tax Senior

AMS Group; Manchester; In loco; GBP 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

23 Days Holiday

Enhanced Parental Pay

Health cash plan

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Company pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading accountancy firm in Manchester is seeking a skilled Tax Senior to manage diverse advisory services for corporate clients. The ideal candidate will possess a qualification in tax and extensive experience in corporate tax advisory. You will engage in complex tax planning matters, ensuring compliance and delivering solutions that transform client businesses. This role offers a supportive team environment and competitive benefits, emphasizing excellence and client relationships.

Competenze

• Professional qualification in tax such as ATT or ACCA.
• Previous experience in corporate tax advisory.
• Proficiency in interpreting statutory accounts.

Mansioni

• Manage a diverse portfolio of corporate clients.
• Advise on corporate tax planning and transactions.
• Collaborate with teams for client compliance obligations.
• Provide guidance on tax planning, reorganisations and restructures.
• Support transactions with tax implications and strategic planning.
• Deliver personal and family wealth advisory services including CGT and IHT planning.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK tax legislation.

Conoscenze

UK corporate tax knowledge

Analytical thinking

Client relationship management

Ability to interpret legislation

Client relationships

Team leadership

Communication

Formazione

ATT, ACA, ACCA, CTA, or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

AMS Group is a leading UK Top 60 accountancy firm with a differentiated advisory‑led proposition, headquartered in Manchester. We have been a trusted name in professional services for over 40 years. Our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction has positioned us as a premier provider in the market.

Evolving from a family run accountancy practice in a Blackburn (established 1982), to a nationwide advisory business with over 200 employees, across 12 offices, our trading divisions comprise Audit, Accounts, Tax & Advisory with multiple service lines within each division. We leverage our relationship‑driven client approach to generate significant cross‑sell opportunities. Complementary to our organic growth is an impressive M&A strategy, with eight acquisitions completed since 2021 and further strategic acquisitions planned in 2025.

At AMS we never offer a one size fits all approach. We know, in today’s economic environment, businesses require bespoke support, and we provide end‑to‑end services from start‑up to exit strategies. Our mantra is “Good advisers help your business. Great ones transform it”. This is the foundation upon which we have built our business.

We know great people make a great business. Our award‑winning culture drives our success. In 2024, we were named the 7th Best Accountancy Firm to Work for in the UK and featured in the Top 100 Companies to Work For. We’re proud to be recognised as Best Employer in Tax (Tolley’s Taxation Awards 2025) and Employer of the Year (GM Chamber of Commerce Awards 2024), reflecting our commitment to people, culture, and a workplace where talent thrives.

Role Overview

As a Tax Senior, you will manage a diverse portfolio of private and corporate clients, delivering high‑quality advisory services across a wide range of complex tax planning areas. This is a pure advisory role. We are seeking an ATT or ACCA qualified (or part‑qualified) professional with experience in corporate tax within a practice environment and a strong interest in advanced planning work. Based in Manchester city centre, you will join a collaborative team and gain exposure to significant advisory projects spanning corporate, personal, and family wealth planning.

Key responsibilities

• Advising large corporate clients on UK and international tax matters, sustaining long‑term client relationships and managing and building new business through referrals, networking, and identifying client opportunities.
• Working collaboratively in managing our clients compliance obligations, including corporate tax return submissions and tax accounting and reporting requirements.
• Leading and developing teams and colleagues
• Collaboratively and creatively solving complex issues for our clients
• Lead and manage a portfolio of advisory clients, delivering commercially focused tax planning solutions.
• Advise on corporate tax planning matters including group restructures, reorganisations, demergers, management buyouts, EOTs, valuations, profit extraction strategies (including BADR and loan note planning), and due diligence work.
• Provide guidance on optimal business structures, including partnership formations, incorporations, trade vs investment company planning, and preferred structure analysis.
• Support clients through transactions, including buying and selling businesses, with clear advice on tax implications and strategic planning.
• Deliver personal and family wealth advisory services including CGT planning, IHT mitigation (including trusts and family investment company planning), residence and domicile planning, remuneration strategies, and succession planning.
• Advise on SDLT, IHT gifts, growth planning, and wider business and personal tax planning opportunities.
• Work closely with managers and directors on complex technical assignments, contributing to high‑value advisory projects.
• Maintain up‑to‑date technical knowledge of UK tax legislation and emerging developments across corporate and personal tax.
• Build strong, long‑term client relationships through proactive communication and exceptional service delivery.

Experience & Skills Required

• You possess a tax professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ATT, CTA, CA, ACCA (or an international equivalent) or have equivalent work experience.
• You have previous advisory experience with UK and international large corporate tax clients.
• Your experience includes sound accounting knowledge and the ability to interpret statutory accounts.
• You hold strong UK corporate tax knowledge including the ability to review UK tax computations and tax accounting and group reporting calculations and disclosures for accuracy, completeness, and to identify broader opportunities and risks for the client.
• Proven experience in corporate tax advisory, ideally including restructures, reorganisations, transactions, and strategic planning work.
• Exposure to personal tax advisory (CGT, IHT, residence, remuneration) is highly advantageous.
• Background within a Top 50 UK accountancy practice or a reputable tax advisory firm.
• Strong technical understanding of UK corporate tax, with broader business tax knowledge beneficial.
• ATT, CTA, or ACCA qualification (or part‑qualified with relevant advisory experience).
• Ability to interpret complex legislation and communicate advice clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• A proactive, analytical, and solutions‑driven approach with confidence in managing client relationships.

Salary and company benefits

• 23 Days Holiday
• Additional day off for birthday
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Health cash plan
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Company Sick Pay
• Company pension scheme
• 1 x paid membership / subscription
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

AMS Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.