Business Tax Manager

Overview

In this role you will manage a diverse business tax portfolio, delivering a mix of compliance and advisory services to entrepreneurial and owner‑managed businesses. You will develop trusted client relationships, identify value opportunities, and lead advisory projects such as succession and remuneration planning. You will work with colleagues across offices to ensure proactive, high‑quality service while developing junior staff. This opportunity combines technical tax excellence with client‑facing impact in a collaborative, growth‑focused firm.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working arrangements
• Clear career progression
• Access to technical specialists across offices
• Continuous learning and development tailored to career goals
• Collaborative and inclusive working environment

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of business tax clients and oversee the compliance cycle
• Deliver advisory work including succession planning and lifecycle tax planning
• Support equity incentivisation schemes (e.g., EMI) for clients
• Advise on ownership and relief matters (e.g., BARD, Business Property Relief)
• Assist with restructurings, international expansion and IP‑related planning
• Lead and support business development, proposals and networking
• Identify tax planning opportunities and cross‑service opportunities
• Train and mentor junior colleagues
• Ensure compliance with technical, ethical and risk standards
• Collaborate with colleagues across offices to deliver high‑quality service

Key requirements

• ACA / ACCA / CTA (or equivalent)
• At least one year of post‑qualified experience
• Experience with corporate and entrepreneurial clients at Assistant Manager or Manager level
• Strong corporate tax technical knowledge
• Good understanding of tax matters affecting OMBs and their shareholders
• Working knowledge of UK accounting standards and financial information

• Relationship building
• Team leadership and mentoring
• Commercial awareness
• Corporate tax technical knowledge
• Equity incentivisation schemes (EMI)
• Knowledge of Business Asset Disposal Relief and Business Property Relief

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