Manager - Corporate Tax (Financial Services)

S&W; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated tax professional to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of clients, focusing on corporate tax compliance and advisory services. You'll collaborate with experienced directors and partners, contributing to various projects while fostering the development of junior staff. With a commitment to professional growth and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their career in a thriving firm. Enjoy a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including hybrid working options and generous holiday packages.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Pension Contribution

Generous Holiday Package

Option to Purchase Extra Holiday

Shared Parental Leave

Fully Funded Professional Training

Cycle to Work Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Eye Care Support

Qualifications

• Significant corporate tax experience within the profession or industry.
• Qualified accountant or tax advisor required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of businesses including OMBs, SMEs, and larger corporates.
• Undertake corporate tax provisioning, compliance, and advisory work.

Skills

Corporate Tax Experience

Client Management

Business Development Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CA)

Tax Advisor (CTA)

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Company Description

At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.

Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.

Job Description

What you'll be doing

This role will provide tax compliance and advisory services for a wide range of business clients, focusing on our financial services clients.

The primary responsibility will be to manage a portfolio of clients and oversee more junior staff as necessary.

You will also assist Directors/Partners in client work and group management, and actively seek out special assignments and advisory projects where appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

Client work

• Manage a portfolio of businesses including OMBs, SMEs, and larger corporates
• Undertake corporate tax provisioning, compliance, and advisory work for your portfolio
• Engage in various business tax work (e.g., ad-hoc advisory, international tax, R&D tax credits, VAT, employment tax)
• Assist with transactional and due diligence work
• Provide exceptional client service and maintain regular contact with clients
• Maintain technical strength

Staff Management and Development

• Liaise with Partners, demonstrating strong management skills
• Conduct appraisals and monitor staff performance
• Provide on-the-job training for junior staff
• Address staff questions

Compliance

• Ensure procedures follow relevant guidance from institutes and HMRC
• Meet department KPIs around billing and recovery

Personal Development

• Engage in reading, internal meetings, seminars, and courses
• Encourage cross-referrals within the firm

Key Skills and Experience

• Significant corporate tax experience within the profession or industry
• Technically capable tax adviser for complex client work
• Experience managing people and clients
• Desire to develop business development skills

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CA) and/or tax advisor (CTA)

Key Competencies

• Client focus
• Commercial awareness
• Teamwork
• Good communication skills
• Problem solving
• Business development enthusiasm

Professional Qualifications and Education

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CA) and/or tax advisor (CTA)

Additional Information

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension contribution
• Hybrid working (role dependent)
• Generous holiday package
• Option to purchase extra holiday
• Shared parental leave
• Fully funded professional training
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Eye care support

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance