Corporate Tax Manager

Corporate Tax Manager – Permanent – based in Newport Pagnell, MK16 (Hybrid)

Job Purpose:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Corporate Tax Manager to join a highly regarded accountancy practice, taking ownership of an established portfolio of corporate and business tax clients while playing an active role in the development of the wider tax department.

Working closely with the Partners, the successful candidate will lead and develop a team within the Corporate and Business Tax department, which works alongside colleagues across the firm’s other offices. This is a varied, senior-level position combining complex corporate tax work, advisory opportunities, client relationship management and people leadership.

The role would suit a fully qualified Corporate Tax Manager looking for their next step, or an experienced Senior Manager seeking greater influence and responsibility.

Main

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop a portfolio of corporate and business tax clients, including owner-managed businesses, private companies and subsidiaries of international groups, acting as a trusted point of contact for ongoing tax matters.
• Oversee corporation tax compliance, ensuring accurate, timely and high-quality delivery across the portfolio.
• Advise clients on corporate tax risks, HMRC matters and relevant tax planning opportunities.
• Manage complex corporate tax issues involving companies and groups, applying strong technical knowledge and sound commercial judgement.
• Identify opportunities to deliver additional tax and wider business advisory services, adding value to existing client relationships.
• Manage fees, billing and work in progress across the portfolio, ensuring the efficient delivery of client work.
• Review work prepared by colleagues, maintaining technical standards and supporting the development of junior team members.
• Lead and manage a team, conducting appraisals, setting objectives and supporting colleagues’ technical development and career progression.
• Contribute to departmental management, technical discussions and the ongoing improvement of team performance.
• Support Partners with business development, networking and marketing initiatives to strengthen client relationships and identify opportunities for growth.
• Assist with technical queries and client matters arising through the firm’s international network.

Person Specification:

• Technically strong and confident managing complex client matters.
• A confident leader who enjoys managing, developing and motivating a team.
• Excellent client relationship skills with a commitment to high service standards.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to identify opportunities to develop client relationships.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to balance competing deadlines and priorities.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continued technical development.
• Keen to contribute to the wider success of the department.

Experience:

• Fully qualified ACA, ACCA and/or CTA.
• Proven experience within the corporate or business tax department of a UK accountancy practice.
• Strong technical knowledge of corporation tax, including experience managing complex companies and groups.
• Experience managing, developing and motivating a team, including reviewing work and providing guidance.
• Experience managing a client portfolio, including fees, billing and WIP.
• Mixed tax knowledge would be advantageous, although strong corporate tax experience is the priority.
• Experience using Alphatax would be advantageous, with training available where required.

Work Location:

• Hybrid

Benefits:

• Pension:
  Contributory pension through salary sacrifice, subject to eligibility.
• Health & Wellbeing:
  Private medical insurance, a healthcare cash plan and a confidential Employee Assistance…