Corporate Tax Senior | Assistant Manager

CMA Recruitment Group; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Southampton is seeking a Corporate Tax Senior Associate / Assistant Manager to work in a dynamic team. The role involves managing a portfolio of corporate tax clients and delivering strong tax advice. Suitable candidates will be CTA or ACA qualified with strong communication skills. This position offers hybrid working and numerous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Private healthcare

25+ days annual leave

Continuous professional development

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Strong post-qualification experience in corporate tax.
• Proven ability to manage client work efficiently.
• Experience in mentoring or managing junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied portfolio of corporate tax clients.
• Delivering technically strong tax advice.
• Supporting partners in complex tax projects.

Skills

UK corporate tax legislation

Client relationship management

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

CTA and/or ACA qualified

Job description

Overview

CMA is delighted to be partnering with a leading professional services firm to recruit a Corporate Tax Senior Associate / Assistant Manager to join their growing Tax team.

The role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of ambitious, high-growth, and entrepreneurial clients across a variety of industries. You’ll collaborate with senior management and partners to deliver high-quality tax advisory and compliance services while supporting the ongoing development of the Corporate Tax team.

This is an ideal opportunity for a tax professional looking to take the next step in their career, working in a forward-thinking environment that values people, innovation, and professional development.

What will the Corporate Tax Senior Associate / Assistant Manager role involve?

• Managing a varied portfolio of corporate tax clients, providing compliance and advisory services
• Delivering technically strong and commercially focused tax advice to business owners, finance teams and senior stakeholders
• Supporting partners and directors in delivering complex tax projects including restructuring, M&A and group planning
• Managing project timelines, budgets and workflow to ensure efficient delivery of work
• Supervising and developing junior staff, providing guidance and coaching
• Identifying opportunities to enhance client relationships and provide additional advisory support
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of tax legislation and applying it to client circumstances

Suitable Candidate for the Corporate Tax Senior Associate / Assistant Manager vacancy:

• CTA and/or ACA qualified (or equivalent) with strong post-qualification experience in corporate tax
• Proven ability to manage and deliver client work efficiently and profitably
• Strong communication and relationship management skills, with experience liaising with senior client stakeholders
• Sound technical knowledge of UK corporate tax legislation
• Proactive and commercially minded with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• Experience in mentoring or managing junior team members

Additional benefits and information:

• Performance-related bonus
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
• Contributory pension scheme and private healthcare
• 25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Continuous professional development and internal career pathways
• Life assurance, income protection, and wellbeing initiatives
• Inclusive culture focused on collaboration, learning and respect

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