Corporate Tax Manager

Location: Manchester
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + Benefits + Hybrid Working

The Opportunity

Our client is a leading Top 10 Accountancy and Business Advisory firm with a strong national presence and an excellent reputation within the mid-market. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Corporate Tax Manager to join their expanding team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong tax professional who enjoys managing client relationships, overseeing complex compliance work, supporting advisory projects and mentoring junior team members.

The Role

As a Corporate Tax Manager, you will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of corporate clients, ensuring the delivery of high-quality compliance and advisory services while supporting the continued growth of the tax practice.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of corporate tax clients ranging from owner-managed businesses to larger corporate groups.
• Reviewing complex corporation tax computations and returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with UK tax legislation.
• Leading and supporting corporate tax advisory assignments, including tax planning projects and technical research.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact.
• Working closely with audit and accounts teams to ensure an efficient and seamless client service.
• Attending client meetings, pre-year-end planning meetings and completion meetings.
• Managing work in progress, monitoring recoverability and ensuring timely billing.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior members of the tax team.
• Supporting recruitment, training and development initiatives within the department.
• Identifying opportunities to provide additional services and contributing to business development activities, proposals and fee discussions.
• Keeping up to date with changes in tax legislation and communicating relevant developments to clients and colleagues.

About You

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Significant corporate tax experience gained within an accountancy practice environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK corporation tax compliance and advisory matters.
• Experience reviewing complex corporate tax returns and group structures.
• Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Previous experience supervising, mentoring or managing junior staff.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify opportunities for additional client services.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Applicants will ideally hold one or more of the following:

• CTA
• ACA
• ACCA
• ATT

Qualified by experience candidates with substantial corporate tax expertise will also be considered.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing national firm.
• Exposure to a varied and high-quality client portfolio.
• Ongoing technical and professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.

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