Manager, Corporate Tax

Crowe; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe in Cheltenham is seeking a Corporate Tax Manager to join our Midlands South West Tax team. The role is permanent, either full or part time, with progression opportunities.

You will deliver UK and cross-border advisory work, oversee complex compliance, and drive new business development within a portfolio of clients ranging from owner‑managed businesses to large corporates. You will work closely with tax partners, manage larger client engagements, and contribute to the growth of the tax

Qualifications

• ACA/CTA or equivalent qualification required.
• Significant Corporate Tax experience on advisory and compliance projects.
• A passion for client service and a track record of developing new work.
• Experience working with owner managed and large corporate groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead UK and cross-border tax advisory projects reporting to partners.
• Oversee compliance work for larger or complex clients.
• Assist with R&D reviews and capital allowances planning.
• Develop relationships with clients and contacts.
• Identify opportunities to offer additional services (VAT, personal taxes, etc.).
• Ensure delivery aligns with UK GAAP and IFRS accounting fundamentals.
• Proactively suggest process improvements for clients.

Skills

ACA/CTA qualification

Corporate Tax experience

Client service mindset

Business development

Education

ACA/CTA or equivalent qualification

Job description

Manager, Corporate Tax

About Crowe

Crowe is a leading national firm offering audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services with global reach and local expertise. As an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the top 10 accounting networks worldwide, we have access to over 46,000 professionals across 150+ countries and more than 800 offices globally.

Our vision is to be a leader in our chosen markets, creating lasting value for our clients and our people and being a trusted partner in their success.

We are dedicated to driving client success, empowering our people, embracing sustainability, delivering technological change and acting in the public interest.

Role Overview

We have a vacancy for a Corporate Tax Manager to work in our Midlands South West Tax team based in our Cheltenham office. This is a full or part time permanent role with opportunities for progression.

Responsibilities

You will work closely with the tax partners delivering UK and cross‑border special and project‑based work, and overseeing larger or more complex compliance work with a portfolio of existing clients, ranging from owner managed companies to large corporate groups. You will also be heavily involved in business development initiatives and working with the team and the audit partners to generate new work.

Qualifications

• ACA/CTA or equivalent qualification.
• Significant Corporate Tax experience on a range of advisory and compliance projects.
• A passion for client service.
• A track record of developing new work.

Your direct client responsibilities

• Leading work on UK and cross‑border tax advisory projects, reporting to tax partners. Examples include:
  • Group reorganisations
  • Demergers
  • Due Diligence
  • International expansion
  • Advice on financing arrangements
  • Transfer pricing reviews
• Overseeing compliance work on larger or more complex clients.
• Assistance with R&D reviews, capital allowances projects and other compliance related planning.
• Developing relationships with clients and contacts.
• Identifying opportunities to take additional services to clients and contacts, including VAT, personal taxes, payroll taxes, corporate finance support etc.
• Solid understanding and application of UK GAAP and IFRS accounting fundamentals and applications.
• Identifying areas requiring improvement in the client’s business processes and possible recommendations for the client.
• Taking primary responsibility for financial performance on your client and project work.

Your people responsibilities

• Demonstrating personal commitment to work and team success; showing positive attitude and enthusiasm for work and taking initiative to improve process/situations when appropriate.
• Influencing, changing and shaping the direction of a particular activity, either internally and/or externally.
• Coaching members of staff through sharing experience and knowledge appropriately.
• Providing on‑job training for developing colleagues.
• Consistently treating colleagues with fairness and respect, helping to provide opportunities for everyone to contribute and succeed.
• Providing and being receptive to regular and constructive feedback that improves self and others. Continually developing skills and knowledge.
• Participating in service line, office and firm wide activities.

Qualities we are looking for

• Ability to execute work efficiently, delivering excellent service and bringing the full breadth of Crowe UK’s capability to support our clients.
• Act as a role model for members of the team, providing on‑job coaching and encouraging the development of their careers.
• Adhere to the firm’s risk management policies at all times.
• Deliver work to the highest quality.
• Ability to provide fast and intuitive analysis; correctly interpreting data, including financial statements and source documents.
• Demonstration of the ability to effectively understand and manage risk issues.
• A passion for helping clients and growing our business with both existing and new contacts.

Benefits

Whatever career you choose, whether in audit, tax, marketing or HR, we can offer you a rewarding and clear career pathway, designed to help you develop your existing talents as well as discovering new ones, positioning you to make a meaningful difference to our ever‑growing and varied client base.

At Crowe we foster a collaborative and inclusive culture, and we will encourage, support and guide you on an exciting professional journey of self‑discovery.

We value innovation and welcome those committed to making a difference for our communities, colleagues, and clients. With access to expert knowledge, continuous learning, competitive salaries, and flexible benefits, you will have the tools to build a rewarding career.

We are committed to diversity in our teams, equal opportunity and merit‑based progression. We promote a healthy working environment with an agile working approach alongside dedicated wellbeing support, helping our people to thrive both professionally and personally.

Eligibility

Following changes to government policy in April 2024, we only accept applications from individuals with an existing, permanent, right to live and work in the UK.

Closing Date

31 August 2026