Permanent | Tax

We are looking for a Senior Tax Manager to lead complex corporate tax advisory and compliance, shape technical standards, support team growth and deliver exceptional service to a diverse corporate client base.

SRLV is a mid-tier firm of chartered accountants, business management specialists and corporate and private client advisors based in London’s vibrant West End. Founded in 1988, we have evolved into a £30m+ turnover business with 21 partners and 240+ staff supporting an enviable roster of A-list corporate and private clients worldwide.

From international restaurant groups and luxury retail to well-known names in music, entertainment and sport, our clients are inspiringly diverse and rewarding to work for. Their varied interests mean that teams often work collaboratively across our four divisions. This gives our people the freedom to work both individually and as one multi-specialist client team so we’re always learning, from intern right through to partner.

Founded on the principles of a family business, people are the beating heart of our business. Relationships of trust, whether with our staff, clients or professional network are the bedrock of what we do; people and relationships come first. We see everyone as individuals and aim to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed, supported and free to be themselves. There is no single career path  people succeed in different ways, at different stages of their careers.

It is a nurturing culture where everyone is encouraged to thrive.

We are seeking a Senior Tax Manager to join our busy Corporate Tax team. The ideal candidate will be CTA qualified, with 5+ years PQE and 12 months experience at operating at a similar level and with a broad client portfolio background.

The purpose of this role is to manage and provide the tax technical advice and compliance services to SRLV’s corporate clients in order to achieve budget and maintain a high level of client satisfaction. To provide corporate tax support to other team members and to partners, in addition to the line management and career development of team members. Proven track record of high technical capability as this role will be the lead technical role within the corporate tax department.

Such areas to include:

• International transactions and business structuring
• Transfer pricing and profit fragmentation
• Corporate interest restrictions
• Mergers, demergers and acquisitions
• Research and Development
• Creative Tax Reliefs (such as Theatre and TV)

• Ensure accurate completion of complex corporate tax consultancy projects within timescales and budget.
• Ensure accurate completion of complex corporate tax returns and queries within timescales and budget for the team.
• Manage corporate team WIP and billing in order to achieve targets and assist with cash collection.
• Line manage other team members through adequate briefing, monitoring, supervision and training, to ensure SRLV business objectives and the team members’ career objectives are achieved.
• Ensure good relationships with clients in order to ensure retention and development of new business opportunities.
• Work with Partners and the wider tax team to identify, generate and complete additional project work from existing clients and seek referrals of new clients.
• Maintain and build client care standards in order to meet and exceed client and Partner satisfaction expectations at all times.
• Liaise with other departments to ensure seamless client delivery and enhance the tax service generally
• Identify business development opportunities.
• Maintain and continue to develop your advanced level of technical knowledge through appropriate reading and courses, and to fulfil the professional bodies’ CPD requirements.
• Carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, as requested.

We are looking for a clear and confident communicator to deal with both internal and external clients. You will be approachable and enjoy working collaboratively – part of this role is to develop good working relationships with the wider tax team, other departments (such as accounts and audit) and to help enhance the…