Corporate Tax Senior / Assistant Manager - Peterborough

Clark Wood; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Peterborough seeks a Corporate Tax Senior / Assistant Manager to deliver high-quality corporate tax services. The role involves preparing corporation tax returns, managing client portfolios, and mentoring junior team members. Ideal candidates are ACA, ACCA, ATT or CTA qualified with corporate tax experience and strong communication skills. The firm offers competitive salary, hybrid working options, and study support for further qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid and flexible working options

Study support for ATT/CTA

Exposure to high-quality advisory work

Clear progression opportunities

Supportive and collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Must be ACA, ACCA, ATT or CTA qualified (or studying towards).
• Experience in corporate tax within an accountancy or professional services environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK corporate tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality corporate tax services to a varied client portfolio.
• Prepare and review corporation tax returns and computations.
• Manage a portfolio of corporate clients and act as a key point of contact.
• Support and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Corporate tax experience

Client relationship management

Technical knowledge of UK corporate tax compliance

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

ACA, ACCA, ATT or CTA qualification

Job description

Corporate Tax Senior / Assistant Manager - Peterborough

• Location: Peterborough
• Sector: Corporate Tax, Advisory
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Salary: Competitive
• Contact: David Elliot
• Contact email: [e-mail]
• Contact phone: [phone]

My client is an established and growing professional services firm in Peterborough, they are urgently seeking a new hire in their successful and advanced Corporate Tax team to join during its continued national expansion.

This is an excellent opportunity for a corporate tax professional looking to build on their experience, gain exposure to advisory work, and progress within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Role

Working closely with Managers and Partners, you will be responsible for delivering high‑quality corporate tax services across a varied client portfolio, including SMEs, owner‑managed businesses, and larger corporate groups.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and reviewing corporation tax returns and computations
• Managing a portfolio of corporate clients and acting as a key point of contact
• Supporting a range of corporate tax advisory projects, including restructures, R&D claims, loss planning, and transactional work
• Assisting with HMRC enquiries and tax audits
• Working closely with audit and accounts teams to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery
• Identifying tax planning opportunities and escalating to senior colleagues where appropriate
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members
• Keeping up to date with changes in UK corporate tax legislation and best practice

The Ideal Candidate

• ACA, ACCA, ATT or CTA qualified (or studying towards)
• Experience in corporate tax within an accountancy or professional services environment
• Strong technical knowledge of UK corporate tax compliance, with some exposure to advisory work
• Confident communicator, able to build effective client relationships
• Well organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines
• Keen to develop technically and progress within corporate tax

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Study support for ATT/CTA (if applicable)
• Exposure to high‑quality advisory work
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing tax team
• Supportive and collaborative working culture

For further information on this role please contact David Elliot at Clark Wood – [e-mail] / DD: [phone] | Mobile: [phone]

This role is ideal for candidates with relevant experience in a UK accountancy practice. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

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