Corporate Tax Senior Manager

ACCA Careers; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG UK in Manchester is growing its Corporate Tax practice and seeks a Senior Manager to lead, mentor, and engage with a diverse client base. You will deliver practical tax advice, manage complex engagements, and shape strategic projects in a collaborative environment.

You’ll guide and develop the team, work closely with Directors and Partners, and contribute to business growth while upholding KPMG’s values and culture of support and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Professional qualifications ACA, CA, CTA, ACCA or equivalent.
• Deep corporate tax knowledge with practical application.
• Experience leading teams, managing senior stakeholders and coaching others.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain client relationships, offering practical tax advice.
• Lead diverse engagements, overseeing tax compliance and advisory projects.
• Apply technical knowledge to solve complex tax structuring and BEPS considerations.
• Mentor team members and drive a collaborative, inclusive culture.
• Identify opportunities, contribute to client pitches, and support practice growth.
• Collaborate across departments and global offices to deliver tax projects.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Project management

Analytical mindset

Communication

Education

ACA

CA

CTA

ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Are you a talented Corporate Tax professional looking for a role where you can truly thrive and enjoy your work?

KPMG UK

Are you a talented Corporate Tax professional looking for a role where you can truly thrive and enjoy your work?

Our dynamic Corporate Tax practice in vibrant Manchester is growing, and we're excited to offer an amazing opportunity for a Senior Manager to join our close-knit team. This role is perfect for someone who loves to lead, innovate, and contribute to a genuinely fun and supportive environment. You'll be instrumental in delivering both essential tax guidance and exciting strategic projects, making a real impact on diverse clients.

You’ll benefit from direct mentorship and strategic guidance from our approachable leadership, all within a culture where collaboration is key and everyone’s contribution is valued. We believe in empowering our people, celebrating successes, and ensuring you have everything you need to grow your career.

Whether you’re a Senior Manager seeking to accelerate your journey or a high-achieving Manager ready for that next big step, this is a chance to lead and inspire in a team that truly enjoys working together.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Building Client Relationships & Delivering Value: Develop strong, lasting relationships with our diverse client base. You'll be their trusted advisor, offering practical and commercially sensible tax advice that supports their goals – from handling day-to-day tax queries to shaping their long-term strategies.
• Leading Projects with Impact: Guide your team in managing a fantastic variety of engagements. This includes overseeing key tax compliance activities that keep our clients on track, as well as spearheading bespoke advisory projects that help them navigate interesting tax challenges and achieve significant commercial objectives.
• Innovative Problem-Solving: Apply your deep technical knowledge to deliver creative and effective solutions. You’ll tackle a range of exciting areas such as tax structuring, refinancing considerations, optimizing legal structures, pre/post transaction reorganisations, BEPS Pillar 2 assessments, and guiding clients through tax authority enquiries. You'll be at the forefront of providing innovative solutions in a constantly evolving global tax landscape.
• Nurturing Our Team & Culture: Play a key role in shaping the future of our Corporate Tax team. This includes smart resource planning and performance coaching, but most importantly, you’ll be a role model for KPMG’s values, fostering an inclusive, positive, and supportive environment where everyone feels empowered and enjoys coming to work. You'll mentor and develop the next generation of tax professionals, helping them build their skills and reach their full potential in an encouraging atmosphere.
• Growing Our Business Together: Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities, collaborating closely with our Directors and Partners. This involves contributing to compelling client pitches and spotting innovative ways we can help our clients with their evolving needs.
• Collaborating Across the Firm: Work seamlessly with specialists in other departments and KPMG offices globally, bringing together diverse expertise to deliver comprehensive and outstanding tax advisory projects for our clients.

Qualifications, Experience And Skills

• Professional Qualifications: ACA, CA, CTA, ACCA or equivalent qualified.
• Expert Tax Knowledge, Applied Practically: Proven, in-depth corporate tax knowledge, with a passion for continuous learning and applying your expertise to deliver insightful, commercially astute, and pragmatic advice across all aspects of corporate tax.
• Inspiring Leadership & Team Development: Demonstrated ability to develop, coach, and lead high-performing teams, manage senior stakeholders effectively, and cultivate an inclusive, collaborative, and genuinely supportive team environment.
• Curious & Analytical Mindset: Highly analytical with a practical, commercial approach to navigating various tax scenarios. You possess an inquisitive mind and meticulous attention to detail, enjoying the process of finding the best solutions.
• Excellent Client & Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects and client relationships efficiently, demonstrating exceptional communication (interpersonal, oral, and written) and teamwork skills.
• Positive & Proactive Attitude: A high level of drive, enthusiasm, and a positive, proactive attitude towards identifying and progressing opportunities, always contributing positively to our vibrant team culture.