Tech-Sector Corporate Tax Manager | Hybrid Role

Howett Thorpe; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working arrangements

25 days’ annual leave plus bank/bank

Regular salary reviews

Professional development and career

Scope to build specialist client offer

Job summary

Howett Thorpe is seeking a Corporate Tax Manager to join a dynamic tech-focused practice in the Woking area. The role emphasizes advisory work for software, SaaS, fintech and digital media clients, handling tax matters from investment rounds to international expansion.

You will lead complex projects, develop service offerings, and build relationships with venture capital firms and professional advisers while overseeing compliance and reporting for a range of clients.

Qualifications

• Substantial UK tax practice experience.
• CTA/ACA/ACCA qualification or equivalent.
• Strong corporate tax background with complex client experience.
• Experience with R&D tax relief regimes.
• Knowledge of tax considerations for innovative/investor-backed businesses.
• Ability to explain technical issues clearly to non-tax specialists.
• Confidence in managing client relationships and assignments.

Responsibilities

• Advise on corporate tax matters as businesses grow, fundraise and expand.
• Shape and expand technology tax services, including pricing and client relationships.
• Lead advisory assignments involving M&A, funding rounds and reorganisations.
• Support international growth, transfer pricing and overseas subsidiaries.
• Oversee R&D tax relief claims and compliance deadlines.
• Guide on software development expenditure, IP and tax reliefs.
• Coordinate SEIS/EIS and growth share schemes with clients.
• Ensure accuracy in complex tax computations and reporting.
• Develop external relationships with tech sector stakeholders.

Skills

UK tax experience

Client relationship management

Strategic advisory

R&D tax relief knowledge

Explain technical issues clearly

Leadership and mentoring

Deadline management

New business development

Team collaboration

Education

CTA/ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Howett Thorpe is seeking a Corporate Tax Manager to join a dynamic tech-focused practice in the Woking area. The role emphasizes advisory work for software, SaaS, fintech and digital media clients, handling tax matters from investment rounds to international expansion.

You will lead complex projects, develop service offerings, and build relationships with venture capital firms and professional advisers while overseeing compliance and reporting for a range of clients.