Corporate Tax Senior Manager

Corporate Tax Senior Manager – Edinburgh

Job Purpose:

This is a role at the heart of our business, offering the opportunity to work with a broad range of clients across multiple sectors. You will provide expert advice on corporate tax matters, guide businesses through complex challenges, and support clients in achieving their strategic goals.

• Delivering high-quality corporate tax advisory services on a wide variety of projects, such as business reorganisations, transactions, international tax issues, and group structuring.
• Managing and reviewing corporate tax compliance work for a portfolio of clients, ensuring deadlines are met and standards are consistently high.
• Leading tax due diligence and advisory projects, supporting clients with clear and practical solutions.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, becoming a trusted adviser and identifying opportunities to add value.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the firm—including Corporate Finance, VAT/indirect taxes, Employment Taxes, and Transfer Pricing—to provide seamless support.
• Monitoring tax legislation and keeping clients and colleagues informed of relevant developments.
• Supporting the development of junior colleagues through coaching, training, and constructive feedback.

• A highly experienced tax professional, currently operating at Manager grade or above.
• Strong technical knowledge and experience in corporate tax advisory and compliance work.
• A confident leader, able to manage complex projects while supporting team development.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence, build relationships, and provide clear advice.
• Professionally qualified (CA and/or CTA, or equivalent).
• Experience in line management, coaching, or mentoring within a tax advisory environment.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK permanently and without any restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

At Johnston Carmichael we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. A copy of this policy will be made available on request. We also welcome applications from individuals who have had time away from paid employment.