Private Corporate Tax Manager - Reading

Pro-Tax; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax advisory firm in Reading is seeking an ambitious Tax Manager to join their Private Tax team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work directly with entrepreneurial businesses on strategic tax projects, enhancing client relationships. Candidates should have strong corporate tax experience, excellent communication skills, and ACA/CTA qualifications. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Strong corporate tax experience with a client-facing background.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Commercially aware, proactive and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Act as a day-to-day tax adviser, delivering strategic solutions.
• Lead conversations on restructurings, transactions and tax planning.
• Build trusted relationships and identify new business opportunities.
• Supervise and develop junior team members.
• Drive high-quality project delivery with a commercial mindset.

Skills

Corporate tax experience

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Education

ACA/CTA or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

Private Corporate Tax Manager - Greater Client Exposure & Advisory Impact
Location: Reading

This Private Tax team advises a diverse range of entrepreneurial businesses - from owner-managed and family-run companies to PE-backed and AIM-listed groups. They go beyond compliance to act as strategic partners, helping clients navigate growth, change, and complex tax issues.

The Opportunity - Step Into a More Advisory-Focused Role

We're looking for an ambitious Tax Manager to join this expanding Private Tax team in Reading. This is a standout opportunity to work directly with clients - including founders, CFOs and boards - on transactions, reorganisations, operational tax strategy, and bespoke planning. You\'ll play a hands-on advisory role, helping clients make informed decisions while building lasting relationships. With significant investment in the team, you\'ll be part of a growing and high-profile practice with real momentum.

Responsibilities

• Act as a day-to-day tax adviser, delivering strategic solutions
• Lead conversations on restructurings, transactions and tax planning
• Build trusted relationships and identify new business opportunities
• Supervise and develop junior team members
• Drive high-quality project delivery with a commercial mindset

Qualifications

• Strong corporate tax experience with a client-facing background
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
• ACA/CTA or equivalent qualification
• Commercially aware, proactive and collaborative

If you\'re ready to step into a more strategic, client-facing role in tax please do email your cv to [e-mail]

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