Corporate Tax Senior / Tax Manager

ProTalent Limited; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice in Brighton is seeking a Corporation Tax Senior / Manager to provide comprehensive tax services to diverse clients. You will oversee compliance tasks and mentor junior colleagues while engaging in high-value advisory projects. The ideal candidate has at least two years of corporation tax experience and strong technical knowledge. This role offers a competitive salary and a supportive work 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 computations for complex clients.
• Review junior team members’ work, providing guidance.
• Manage risks related to contentious tax issues.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive problem-solving

Confidence in liaising with clients and HMRC

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.