Corporate Tax Senior / Assistant Manager

Clark Wood; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

CTA/ATT study support

Pension scheme

Healthcare cashback

Professional membership support

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Clark Wood Limited in London (Stratford, East London) is seeking a Corporate Tax Senior/Assistant Manager to join a growing tax team. The role balances corporate tax compliance with advisory work, offering progression towards CTA and CTA-related study support.

Hybrid working and a competitive package are on offer for ATT-qualified or part-qualified professionals. You will work with owner-managed and larger corporate clients, liaising with HMRC and colleagues across departments to deliver timely,

Qualifications

• ATT qualification or working towards ATT/CTA.
• Experience in UK accountancy practice is essential.
• Strong corporate tax or mixed tax compliance experience.
• Knowledge of UK corporation tax legislation.
• Experience preparing corporation tax computations and returns.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Experience using tax software would be advantageous.
• Interest in developing advisory skills and progressing towards CTA.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate tax compliance assignments for a varied portfolio of clients.
• Prepare and review corporation tax computations and returns.
• Liaise directly with clients and HMRC regarding corporate tax matters.
• Assist with corporate tax planning and advisory assignments.
• Support senior members of the team with complex tax matters and projects.
• Identify potential tax planning opportunities for clients.
• Attend client meetings and develop strong working relationships.
• Support the wider team with business development initiatives.
• Ensure all work is completed accurately and within deadlines.

Skills

Corporate tax

Tax compliance

Client communication

Deadline management

HMRC liaison

Tax software experience

Education

ATT qualified or working towards

Tools

Tax software

Job description

Location London, England Sector Accountancy (Qualified) Salary £45,000.00 to £65,000.00 per annum

Corporate Tax Senior / Assistant Manager

Location: Stratford, East London

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Contract: Permanent | Full Time

Working Pattern: Hybrid Working

Clark Wood are currently working with a leading and highly reputable firm of Chartered Accountants who are looking to recruit a Corporate Tax Senior or Assistant Manager to join their growing tax team in Stratford, East London.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ATT qualified or part-qualified tax professional looking to take the next step in their career within a progressive and forward-thinking accountancy practice.

The successful candidate will join an established and expanding tax department, working with a varied portfolio of corporate clients ranging from owner-managed businesses through to larger corporate groups.

The role offers an excellent balance of corporate tax compliance and advisory work, alongside genuine opportunities for career progression, professional development and support towards further qualifications, including the CTA.

Responsibilities

• Managing corporate tax compliance assignments for a varied portfolio of clients
• Preparing and reviewing corporation tax computations and returns
• Working with owner-managed businesses, SMEs and larger corporate groups
• Liaising directly with clients and HMRC regarding corporate tax matters
• Assisting with corporate tax planning and advisory assignments
• Supporting senior members of the team with complex tax matters and projects
• Identifying potential tax planning opportunities for clients
• Attending client meetings and developing strong working relationships
• Assisting with the supervision and development of junior colleagues
• Working closely with colleagues across other departments
• Supporting the wider team with business development initiatives
• Ensuring all work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines

Requirements

• ATT qualified or working towards completion
• Previous experience working within a UK accountancy practice is essential
• Strong corporate tax or mixed tax compliance experience
• Good working knowledge of UK corporation tax legislation
• Experience preparing corporation tax computations and returns
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Comfortable managing deadlines and working independently
• Experience using tax software would be advantageous
• An interest in developing advisory skills and progressing towards CTA

Culture & Values

Our client is a well-established and ambitious accountancy firm with a strong reputation for providing high-quality tax and advisory services.

The firm places considerable emphasis on professional development, collaboration and creating an environment where employees can build long-term careers.

You will benefit from:

• A friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment
• Exposure to a broad and interesting corporate client portfolio
• Opportunities to develop technical and advisory expertise
• Support and mentoring from experienced tax professionals
• Genuine opportunities for career progression
• A flexible and modern approach to working
• Ongoing technical training and leadership development

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• 22–23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Full CTA study support, including tuition fees and paid study leave
• Professional membership support
• Company pension scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Healthcare cashback scheme covering dental, optical and other treatments
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Dress for your diary policy

Please note: Applicants must have previous experience working within a UK accountancy practice. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.