Senior Manager - Corporate Tax

TN United Kingdom; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Belfast is seeking a Corporate Tax Senior Manager to join their growing team. This role involves advising local and international businesses on complex tax matters, developing client relationships, and leading projects. The successful candidate will have strong UK tax knowledge, project management skills, and a proven track record in business development. Join a collaborative team and work with a varied client base.

Benefits

Collaborative leadership team

Varied client base

Qualifications

• At least 4 years post-qualification experience.
• Relevant and up-to-date UK tax knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop new client relationships and pursue new opportunities.
• Supervise and coach team members.
• Maintain expert level of tax knowledge and advise clients.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Coaching

Business Development

Education

ACA Qualification

CTA Qualification

Job description

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Hays are thrilled to be partnering with this top-tier firm. Our client's growing Belfast Tax team is seeking experienced candidates in corporate tax to join as a Corporate Tax Senior Manager. Our client's Corporate Tax team specialises in advising local and international businesses on managing their tax affairs in the UK and abroad.

Your new role

Hays are looking to recruit a Senior Manager based in our client's Belfast office with significant and varied experience advising both locally and internationally owned businesses, including private equity portfolio companies, on a broad range of complex matters.

• This is a key role in a growing team, working closely with experienced Partners and Directors and responsible for developing new client relationships, identifying, and pursuing new opportunities within our market.
• You will be responsible for a diverse portfolio of client engagements, including locally and internationally owned businesses, private equity portfolio companies, family offices, and business owners.
• As a Senior Manager with a corporate tax focus, you will work on a variety of clients and lead projects across several areas, involving relevant specialists as appropriate.
• You will develop strong relationships with interesting clients (including many well-known household names) and internal stakeholders, collaborating across the firm when developing client relationships or delivering complex projects.
• As a Senior Manager, you will maintain an expert level of relevant tax knowledge, stay updated with technical developments, including changes in tax law and legislation, to advise clients and internal stakeholders on the latest tax issues, including delivering sessions at client and knowledge events.
• Your role includes supervising, coaching, and providing regular feedback to Managers, Senior Associates, and Associates, while keeping senior stakeholders updated on progress.

What you'll need to succeed

• The successful candidate will possess initiative, drive, and the ability to help lead a growing team, maintaining deep, trusted long-term relationships with clients and contacts in the market. The candidate will have:
• Relevant and up-to-date UK tax knowledge, with experience of complex tax issues facing both locally and internationally owned businesses and private equity portfolio companies.
• Strong project management skills to handle several demanding client projects while remaining resilient and planning workloads effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, serving as the point of contact on complex client engagements and supporting stakeholders including client contacts and PwC staff.
• Excellent written communication skills, providing thorough reviews of reports, technical memos, and advice for clients.
• Coaching and delegation skills to help team members grow their tax expertise and client management skills.
• Efficient use of technology in managing relationships, pursuing opportunities, and overseeing deliverables.
• Evidence of contributing to business development and winning new client work.
• ACA and/or CTA qualification with at least 4 years post-qualification experience.

What you'll get in return

Exposure to a varied and interesting client base.

A collaborative and supportive leadership team and peer group.