Senior Manager Tax Advisory

Bruin; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bruin in Manchester is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to lead an established tax advisory team. You will drive high-value advisory work and enjoy a friendly, collaborative culture with clear promotion paths from day one.

The role focuses on complex corporate tax matters, with opportunities to mentor staff and manage important client relationships. A strong track record in UK corporate tax and deal advisory is essential.

Qualifications

• CTA and/or ACA qualified (or equivalent Senior Manager experience in accountancy practice).
• Experience in UK corporate tax advisory with broad understanding of private businesses.
• Track record delivering tax advice on corporate transactions and restructurings.

Responsibilities

• Lead on transaction and structural planning, including MBOs and reorganisations.
• Manage buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence for M&A activity.
• Advise on cross-border advisory matters, international growth and transfer pricing.
• Provide broad technical support across corporate, personal and employment taxes.
• Mentor junior team members and act as primary contact for key client relationships.

Skills

Tax advisory

Leadership

Communication

Education

CTA or ACA qualified

Job description

I am recruiting on behalf of a leading boutique consultancy who are looking for a Senior Tax Manager to join their established tax advisory team. You would be joining a genuinely friendly, collaborative and high performing team who are favoured over competitors due to their niche specialisms

This role is designed for a senior tax professional who wants to lead complex, high-value advisory work without the typical culture of excessive overtime and late-night working. This would suit someone who is looking to be promoted in the future to a Director as you would be put onto a promotion plan and timeline from day 1 setting our clear acheivable goals

Core Responsibilities

• Transaction & Structural Planning: Lead on MBOs, corporate reorganisations, share buy-backs, and management incentive schemes.
• Deal Support: Manage buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence for M&A activity.
• Cross-Border Advisory: Advise clients on international growth, group financing, and transfer pricing considerations.
• Broad Technical Support: Address wider client queries spanning corporate tax, personal tax, employment taxes, and inheritance tax planning.
• Team Leadership: Support and mentor junior team members while serving as a primary contact for key client relationships.

Skillset

Ideally you will have strong all round generalist Tax advisory experience

• CTA and/or ACA qualified (or equivalent Senior Manager experience in accountancy practice).
• Experience in UK corporate tax advisory, supported by a broad understanding of wider tax issues affecting private businesses.
• A track record of delivering tax advice on corporate transactions and restructurings.
• Able to explain complex tax concepts clearly to business owners and non-tax stakeholders.