Senior Corporate Tax Manager

St. James’s Place; Cirencester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious financial services firm based in Cirencester is seeking a Senior Corporate Tax Manager to lead corporate tax compliance and reporting. This mid-senior level role requires strong post-qualification tax experience and the ability to manage a high-performing team. You will ensure compliance with UK corporate tax obligations while engaging with senior stakeholders. The position offers a hybrid work environment and benefits including competitive parental leave, private medical insurance, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Competitive parental leave

Private medical insurance

10% non-contributory pension

Qualifications

• Experience delivering UK Corporation Tax compliance and reporting within a large complex group.
• Ability to explain technical tax matters clearly to non-specialists.
• Background in financial services or highly regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of corporate tax compliance.
• Manage monthly, interim corporate tax reporting.
• Act as the corporate tax lead on projects.

Skills

Strong post-qualification corporate tax experience

Team management and development

Excellent communication skills

Confidence applying complex tax legislation

Education

Professionally qualified (CTA, ACA or ACCA)

Job description

Are you ready tochart your own career path? With our refreshed strategy, we’re building on our rich heritage and transforming our business to be more scalable and efficient, unlocking the capabilities needed for future success.This includes significantly investing in technology, streamlining the way we work and creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged, empowered and accountable; where they can show up, speak up and perform - because we believe in the difference our work makes.

At a glance:

Location: Cirencester Office

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Employment Type: 12 month Fixed-Term Contract

Seniority: Mid-Senior Level

Summary:

We are looking for a Senior Corporate Tax Manager to join our Group Tax team on a fixed term contract. This is a senior, hands‑on role with responsibility for the delivery of corporate tax compliance, reporting and governance across a large, complex and regulated financial services group.

Reporting to the Divisional Director – Group Tax, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the Group meets its UK and international corporate tax obligations, while supporting accurate financial and regulatory reporting. You will also lead and develop a small, high‑performing tax team and work closely with Finance, senior stakeholders and external advisors.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of corporate tax compliance, including preparation, review and coordination of Corporation Tax returns and payments.
• Manage monthly, interim and year‑end corporate tax reporting, including contributions to group financial statements and regulatory reporting processes.
• Act as the corporate tax lead on projects and support wider Finance initiatives as required.
• Monitor changes in UK and international tax legislation, assessing impacts and advising on risks and opportunities.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors and outsourced service providers, ensuring high‑quality, cost‑effective delivery.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of corporate tax professionals, supporting both technical excellence and career progression.
• Contribute to governance and decision‑making forums, providing clear and pragmatic tax input to senior stakeholders.

Who we’re looking for:

We are seeking an experienced corporate tax professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, complex environment and enjoys balancing technical depth with commercial insight. You will be a confident people manager, comfortable working with senior stakeholders, and capable of translating complex tax issues into clear, practical advice. This role would suit someone looking to step into a broad senior manager position with real ownership, influence and visibility.

Skills & Experience:

• Professionally qualified (CTA, ACA or ACCA) with strong post‑qualification corporate tax experience.
• Proven experience delivering UK Corporation Tax compliance and reporting within a large or complex group.
• Experience managing and developing a team, with a collaborative and supportive leadership style.
• Strong technical ability, with confidence applying complex tax legislation in practice.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical tax matters clearly to non‑specialists.
• Experience within financial services or other highly regulated environments.
• Exposure to international corporate tax matters, including transfer pricing, Pillar Two or CbCR.
• Experience supporting regulatory or capital reporting from a tax perspective.
• Background working with external tax advisors or outsourced service models.

What's in it for you?

We reward youfor the work you do, whether that’s through our discretionary annual bonus scheme that reflects bothpersonal and company performance, competitive annual leave allowance (28 daysplus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days), oronline rewards platform with a variety of discounts.
We also havebenefits to support whatever stage of life you are in, including:

• Competitive parental leave (26 weeks full pay)
• Private medical insurance (optional taxable benefit)
• 10% non‑contributory pension (increasing with length of service)

Reasonable Adjustments
We're an equalopportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessibleand inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stageplease let us know by emailing us at [e-mail]
Research tells usthat applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put offfrom applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been onan extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role andcan demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless ofwhether you tick every box.

What's next?

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