Top 15 Accounting Firm - Corporate Tax Supervisor / Assistant Manager - Hybrid -Essex

Clark Wood; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in the UK is seeking a Corporate Tax Assistant Manager to join their national tax team. The role involves managing corporate tax compliance, supporting advisory projects, and building client relationships. This position offers a flexible working environment with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Ongoing professional development

Comprehensive wellbeing support

Competitive salary and bonus potential

Recognition awards and profit share

Qualifications

• Up-to-date understanding of UK tax legislation.
• Experience managing compliance and supporting advisory projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver corporate tax compliance for a portfolio of UK/international clients.
• Support and lead on advisory projects including structuring and group reorganisations.
• Build trusted client relationships and provide commercial tax advice.
• Supervise and develop junior team members.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and business development.

Skills

Strong corporate tax technical knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Client relationship management

Proactive and organized

Job description

🔝Top 15 Accounting Firm - Corporate Tax Supervisor / Assistant Manager - Hybrid -📍Essex

Flexible UK locations | Hybrid (2 days WFH) | Competitive salary + benefits

Join a leading UK accountancy and advisory firm ranked among the Top 15 nationally and part of a respected global network. The firm is known for its people-first culture, genuine development opportunities, and commitment to professional excellence.

Here, you’ll be more than just a number — you’ll be part of an ambitious, supportive, and collaborative team that invests in your growth and values your ideas.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Corporate Tax Assistant Manager (or a strong Senior ready to step up) to join our growing national tax team.

You’ll work on a diverse portfolio of clients, from entrepreneurial owner-managed businesses to large UK and international groups, delivering a mix of corporate tax compliance and advisory work.

This is a great opportunity for a motivated tax professional who enjoys variety, collaboration, and client interaction — with scope to shape the role around your strengths and aspirations.

What You’ll Do

Manage and deliver corporate tax compliance for a portfolio of UK and international clients

Support and lead on advisory projects such as structuring, transactions, R&D tax relief, and group reorganisations

Build trusted client relationships, providing clear commercial tax advice

Supervise and develop junior team members

Identify opportunities for process improvement and business development

About You

Strong corporate tax technical knowledge and up-to-date understanding of UK tax legislation

Experience managing compliance and supporting on advisory projects

Excellent communication and client relationship skills

Proactive, organised, and eager to take on responsibility in a supportive environment

What’s on Offer

Hybrid working – 2 days per week from home

Flexible core hours (10am–2pm)

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays, with option to buy or sell up to 5 days

Competitive salary and bonus potential

Comprehensive wellbeing support including 24-hour counselling and virtual GP access

Recognition awards, profit share, and clear progression path

Ongoing professional development through structured training and mentoring

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking, growing firm that values collaboration, innovation, and career progression.

If you’re looking for a role that combines technical challenge, client exposure, and personal growth in a modern, flexible working environment — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take your corporate tax career to the next level.

For further information on this role please contact David Elliot at Clark Wood – [e-mail] / DD: [phone] | Mobile: [phone]

This role is ideal for candidates with relevant experience in a UK accountancy practice. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

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