Corporate Tax Senior Manager

BKL; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Greater London is seeking a Corporate Tax Senior Manager for a hybrid working role. The candidate will manage the flow of work within the team, conduct final reviews of tax computations and develop junior staff. The role requires ACA/CTA qualification and offers a salary range of £80,000 – £90,000, along with extensive benefits including private medical insurance, pension scheme, and more.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Health Cash Plans

Pension Scheme

Group Life Assurance

Cashback & Savings Portal

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Free Mortgage Advice

Season Ticket Loan

Enhanced Family Leave

Holiday Entitlement

Qualifications

• Technical Leader experience required.
• People Leader background necessary.
• Strong client relationship management skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage workload within the team.
• Conduct final reviews of tax computations.
• Develop and recruit junior staff.

Skills

Exploring possibilities

Developing strategies

Directing people

Influencing people

Interacting with people

Resolving conflict

Understanding people

Seizing opportunities

Upholding standards

Recognising skills and strengths

Expertise

Propose innovative solutions

MS Office skills suitable to needs

Education

ACA/CTA qualified

Tools

Accounting Software

GAAP

QuickBooks

Sage

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Role Overview

Title: Corporate Tax Senior Manager – Hybrid Working London
Location: London N3/EC4M / Remote
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 35‑hour week (Flexitime)
Reporting To: Corporate Tax Director and/or Tax Partner
Salary Range: £80,000 – £90,000

About BKL

BKL is a Top 40 accountancy and advisory firm supporting entrepreneurs, high‑net‑worth individuals and multinational groups. With a 130‑year legacy, we balance profit with purpose, are a certified B Corp and part of the DFK International network.

About the Team

The team is a cross‑functional group of specialists who work closely with clients, partners and colleagues across service lines, providing compliance, advisory and growth‑planning support. Collaboration, commercial focus and innovation are key qualities.

Message from the Hiring Manager

“I’m really excited to welcome someone new to our team. You’ll find an ambitious but down‑to‑earth group where people care about doing excellent work and each other. If you’re curious, proactive and ready to grow, we’d love to hear from you.”

Responsibilities

• Manage the flow of work and workload within the team.
• Plan client work with technical competency in mind and match colleagues to clients.
• Conduct final reviews of tax computations before Director/Partner sign‑off.
• Own the team budget, ensuring recovery targets are met.
• Communicate client expectations internally and externally, ensuring satisfaction.
• Quote for new compliance work and manage pricing.
• Identify and communicate client risks on technical projects.
• Develop and recruit junior staff; provide coaching and performance feedback.
• Identify wider client opportunities and refer to other teams.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR training and other statutory obligations.

Qualifications & Experience

• ACA/CTA qualified.
• Technical Leader experience.
• People Leader background.
• Leadership experience and review experience.
• Own CPD and management training.
• Strong client relationship management skills.

Skills

• Exploring possibilities
• Developing strategies
• Directing people
• Influencing people
• Interacting with people
• Resolving conflict
• Understanding people
• Seizing opportunities
• Upholding standards
• Recognising skills and strengths
• Expertise
• Propose innovative solutions
• MS Office skills suitable to needs

Key Skills

Tax Experience, Accounting Software, GAAP, QuickBooks, Accounting, Sage, Account Reconciliation, Analysis Skills, Research Experience, SOX, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis

Values

• Think Big – Be curious, brave and open to new ideas.
• In It Together – Collaborate, care and build an inclusive culture.
• Take Pride – Strive for excellence and believe in your impact.
• Do the Right Thing – Act with integrity, honesty and fairness.
• Enjoy It – Bring your whole self to work and have fun doing it.

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance (PMI) – mental health cover, hospital treatment & 24/7 GP access.
• Health Cash Plans – everyday costs like dental, optical & physiotherapy.
• Pension Scheme – tax‑efficient retirement savings.
• Group Life Assurance – financial protection for loved ones.
• Cashback & Savings Portal – discounts across retailers.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – tax‑free bike purchase.
• Electric Vehicle Scheme – sustainable transport support.
• Free Mortgage Advice – expert home‑buying guidance.
• Season Ticket Loan – travel expense support.
• Enhanced Family Leave – generous family leave policy.
• Holiday Entitlement – generational increase with promotion.

Recruitment Process

• Introductory Teams call with Talent Acquisition.
• First‑stage interview with two team members.
• Final interview at our London office with a tour.

Compliance & Equal Opportunities

You will be required to undertake GDPR training. BKL is an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates eligible to work in the UK. BKL is committed to transparency and compliance with data protection obligations.