Corporate Tax Senior / Tax Manager

Pro Talent; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern accountancy practice in Brighton seeks a Corporation Tax Senior/Manager to lead tax compliance efforts and advise clients on complex tax matters. The role involves mentoring junior staff, managing tax submissions, and providing strategic advisory services. The ideal candidate has at least two years of corporate tax experience and strong communication skills. A competitive salary is offered in a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive workplace culture

Variety of challenging projects

Qualifications

• At least two years of corporation tax experience.
• Strong technical understanding of tax compliance.
• Advisory experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax accounting disclosures and submissions.
• Mentor junior colleagues and review their work.
• Support clients with corporation tax due diligence.
• Conduct detailed capital allowance reviews and R&D claims.

Skills

Client communication

Tax compliance

Advisory expertise

Team leadership

Education

Qualified ACA, ACCA, AAT, or CTA

Job description

Job Title: Corporation Tax Senior / Manager

Location: Brighton (Primarily Office-Based)
Salary: £55,000 – £70,000 (Dependent on Qualifications and Experience)

About Us:
Join a dynamic and forward-thinking accountancy practice in Brighton, where your expertise in corporation tax will be valued and your career growth supported. This firm pride themselves on offering a collaborative and supportive environment where individuals can thrive professionally while delivering exceptional service to a diverse client base.

The Role:
As a Corporation Tax Senior or Manager, you’ll play a key role in providing comprehensive tax services to a range of clients, from corporate groups and private equity-backed businesses to large owner‑managed businesses (OMBs). You’ll oversee complex compliance tasks, mentor junior colleagues, and contribute to high‑value advisory projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned tax professional who thrives on variety, technical challenges, and building meaningful client relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Compliance Leadership:

  • Prepare tax accounting disclosures and corporation tax computations for complex clients, ensuring HMRC submissions are accurate and timely.
  • Review junior team members’ work on simpler compliance cases, offering guidance and constructive feedback.
  • Manage risks related to contentious tax issues, providing proactive and sound advice to clients.
  • Oversee quarterly instalment payment calculations.

• Advisory Expertise:

  • Conduct detailed capital allowance reviews and R&D claims.
  • Support group restructures, mergers, and acquisitions with corporation tax due diligence.
  • Participate in high‑value, strategic advisory projects, providing clients with tailored tax solutions.

• Collaboration & Development:

  • Mentor and train junior colleagues, fostering technical growth and confidence.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal tax teams and wider firm stakeholders.
  • Develop commercial, trust‑based relationships with clients to understand their business goals and tax needs.

What We’re Looking For:

• A friendly, approachable professional with strong communication skills.
• Confidence in liaising with clients and HMRC, both in writing and verbally.
• Qualified ACA, ACCA, AAT, or CTA, with at least two years of corporation tax experience.
• A strong technical understanding of tax compliance, with additional advisory experience highly desirable.
• A proactive problem‑solver with a collaborative mindset.

Why Join?

• Competitive salary, reflective of experience and qualifications.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values development and growth.
• The opportunity to work on a variety of challenging and rewarding projects.

Take the next step in your career and make a real impact in an environment that values your expertise and ambition.

How to Apply:
If you’re ready to bring your corporation tax expertise to a thriving and respected firm, we’d love to hear from you.