Corporate Tax Senior / Assistant Manager - Peterborough

Clark Wood - Tax Recruitment; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Study support for ATT/CTA

Exposure to high-quality advisory work

Clear progression opportunities

Supportive and collaborative culture

Job summary

Clark Wood – Tax Recruitment is seeking a Corporate Tax professional for a growing firm in Peterborough, offering hybrid working and clear progression. You will deliver corporate tax compliance and advisory services across SMEs, owner-managed businesses and larger corporate groups.

Working closely with Managers and Partners, you’ll manage a portfolio, mentor juniors, and contribute to tax planning opportunities while staying up-to-date with UK tax changes.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing corporation tax returns and computations.
• Managing a portfolio of corporate clients and acting as a key point of contact.
• Support 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.

Skills

Corporate tax

Client relationships

Portfolio management

Mentoring juniors

Education

ACA/ACCA/ATT/CTA qualified or studying towards

Job description

My client is an established and growing professional services firm in Peterborough, they are urgently seeking a new hire in their succesful 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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