Corporate Tax Senior / Assistant Manager - Exeter

Clark Wood - Tax Recruitment; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm of chartered accountants in Exeter is seeking a driven Corporate Tax Senior or Assistant Manager to join their expanding team. You will prepare tax computations, assist with research, and manage various tax assignments. This role requires at least two years of experience in corporate tax compliance and offers professional growth with a strong emphasis on work-life balance. Hybrid working options and personalised development programmes are available.

Benefits

Personalised training and development programmes

Strong commitment to work-life balance

£500 referral bonus for successful introductions

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience in a corporate tax compliance role.
• Solid technical knowledge with excellent analytical skills.
• Strong desire to continue studying for professional qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare corporation tax computations and returns.
• Undertake technical research and assist with various tax assignments.
• Support junior team members and engage in client interaction.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Deadline management

Education

ATT/CTA or ACA/CTA qualified or part-qualified

Tools

Alphatax

Job description

Corporate Tax Senior / Assistant Manager - Exeter

Clark Wood is currently working with a highly regarded and rapidly expanding firm of chartered accountants in the South West who are seeking a driven and ambitious Corporate Tax Senior or Assistant Manager to join their established and growing corporate tax team.

This forward-thinking firm has developed a strong reputation for delivering high-quality tax compliance and advisory services to a diverse and impressive client base, ranging from owner-managed businesses to large, multi-entity groups across a wide variety of sectors. With a modern approach, a supportive culture, and a strong emphasis on work‑life balance, they offer an excellent environment for an aspiring tax professional looking to broaden their exposure and progress their career.

In this role, you will work closely with experienced corporate tax specialists and the wider multi-disciplinary tax team, supporting on a broad range of compliance and advisory assignments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare corporation tax computations and returns
• Undertake technical research
• Assist with capital allowances, R&D claims, transactional tax work, and due diligence projects
• Help deliver restructuring and planning assignments
• Manage projects to ensure timely and high-quality delivery
• Support and mentor junior team members as they develop technical capabilities
• Engage in regular client interaction and maintain strong working relationships
• Collaborate with colleagues across audit and other service lines
• Contribute to business development and marketing initiatives (optional)

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience in a corporate tax compliance role
• ATT/CTA or ACA/CTA qualified (or part-qualified with a strong desire to continue studying)
• Solid technical knowledge with excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Effective deadline management and strong interpersonal skills to build rapport quickly
• Experience with Alphatax would be advantageous

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated tax professional to join a progressive firm offering hybrid working, a strong commitment to work‑life balance, personalised training and development programmes, and clear pathways for progression within a growing tax department.

For more information, please contact Eleanor Snow at Clark Wood on 07375 801311 or email [e-mail].

We also offer a £500 referral bonus for any successful introductions.