Corporate Tax Senior Manager

TPF Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Salary £70k-£85k per annum

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme with employer contr.

Life assurance

Income protection

Professional subscriptions

Holiday allowance with buy/sell option

Social events and community activities

Job summary

TPF Recruitment is recruiting a Corporate Tax Senior Manager for a leading Southampton-based chartered accountancy firm. The role will lead the corporate tax compliance service, manage the tax team, and deliver a broad range of advisory projects.

The role requires CTA or ACA/ACCA qualification, at least 3 years’ corporate tax experience within practice, and proven line management skills. Hybrid working and a competitive benefits package are on offer.

Qualifications

• CTA or ACA/ACCA qualified.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in corporate tax within practice.
• Line management and proven staff development experience.
• Advisory and tax planning exposure, with an understanding of personal tax and IHT in business structures.
• Working knowledge of VAT and PAYE.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the preparation of corporate tax returns, alongside other compliance processes such as ATED, ERS, EMI, and EIS.
• Review corporate tax computations prepared by junior team members.
• Supervise, mentor, and support the development of junior staff across both the tax team and wider practice.
• Deliver assignments such as corporate restructuring, share scheme design and implementation, tax clearances, transfer pricing reviews, CIR calculations, PAYE reviews, tax due diligence, technical queries, and R&D claims.

Skills

Corporate tax experience

Education

CTA or ACA/ACCA

Job description

TPF Recruitment are delighted to be representing a highly respected, leading firm of chartered accountants based in Southampton. This people-focused practice prides itself on delivering high-quality advice and services that enable clients to manage their businesses and personal financial affairs efficiently, while maximising tax planning opportunities.

The firm works closely with business owners and directors at all stages of their journey - from start-up and growth through to succession and exit strategies - while also advising on personal financial and tax planning to provide long-term security and peace of mind.

As a key member of the tax team, the Corporate Tax Senior Manager will lead the corporate tax compliance service, manage the corporate tax team, and deliver a wide range of advisory projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the preparation of corporate tax returns, alongside other compliance processes such as ATED, ERS, EMI, and EIS.
• Review corporate tax computations prepared by junior team members.
• Supervise, mentor, and support the development of junior staff across both the tax team and wider practice.
• Deliver assignments such as corporate restructuring, share scheme design and implementation, tax clearances, transfer pricing reviews, CIR calculations, PAYE reviews, tax due diligence, technical queries, and R&D claims.

Requirements

• CTA or ACA/ACCA qualified.
• Strong corporate tax experience.
• Alignment with the firm's values.
• Experience managing a client portfolio.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in corporate tax within practice.
• Line management and proven staff development experience.
• Advisory and tax planning exposure, with an understanding of personal tax and IHT in business structures.
• Working knowledge of VAT and PAYE.

Benefits

• Salary Circa £70,000 - £85,000 per annum.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Generous holiday allowance (with the option to buy/sell days).
• Private medical insurance and wellbeing support.
• Pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Life assurance and income protection.
• Professional subscriptions paid and full support for continued learning and development.
• Regular social events and community involvement initiatives.