Corporate Tax Senior - Crawley

Rutherford Briant; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

25 days leave + bank holidays

Discretionary bonus

Structured technical training

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Rutherford Briant is seeking a Corporate Tax Executive to join an established accountancy and business advisory firm in the UK. You will balance core compliance work with advisory projects and client contact, gaining exposure to owner-managed, family, corporate groups and international organisations.

The role offers hybrid working, a supportive path to progression, and opportunities to work on cross-border and advisory assignments with experienced mentors.

Qualifications

• Qualified or approaching qualification (ATT/CTA/ACA) with UK corporate tax experience.
• Experience in corporate tax work within an accountancy practice.
• Ability to handle a mix of compliance and advisory projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of corporate tax clients with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Prepare and review corporation tax computations, returns and related compliance work.
• Assist with advisory assignments and support with acquisitions, restructures and international matters.
• Liaise with HMRC on enquiries and compliance issues.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and communicate clear recommendations.

Skills

UK corporate tax

Tax advisory

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

ATT/CTA/ACA qualified or nearing

Job description

Rutherford Briant are recruiting a Corporate Tax Executive for a well-established accountancy and business advisory firm.

This position offers an excellent blend of technical development, client contact and exposure to both corporate tax compliance and advisory projects.

You will work with a varied portfolio including owner-managed businesses, family companies, corporate groups and international organisations. Alongside managing core compliance work, you will support experienced Managers, Directors and Partners on increasingly complex advisory assignments.

It is an ideal opportunity for someone who has developed a strong foundation in corporate tax and now wants broader exposure, greater responsibility and a clear route for progression.

What you will do:

• Manage a portfolio of corporate tax clients with support from senior colleagues
• Prepare and review corporation tax computations, returns and associated compliance work
• Assist with corporate tax advisory assignments and provide commercially focused solutionsSupport clients undertaking acquisitions, disposals, restructures and group reorganisations
• Gain exposure to international tax matters, including cross-border transactions and overseas group structures
• Research technical matters and prepare clear written advice and client communications
• Liaise with HMRC regarding enquiries, clearances and routine compliance issues
• Identify tax planning opportunities and help clients manage tax risk

What we are looking for:

You will be ATT or CTA or ACA Qualified or approaching qualification, with experience of UK corporate tax work gained within an accountancy practice.

You are likely to have at least two years' experience, although the quality and relevance of your experience will matter more than an exact timescale.

The opportunity:

Rather than being limited to processing compliance work, you will have the chance to broaden your advisory experience across transactions, reorganisations, international matters and tax planning. You will receive support from experienced senior colleagues while gradually taking greater ownership of clients and assignments.

The firm offers:

• Hybrid working, typically including two days working from home
• Flexible working around core hours
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days
• Discretionary bonus and employee recognition scheme
• Structured technical training and career development
• Employee wellbeing and assistance support

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.