Corporate Tax Manager – London, Hybrid

Overview

In this role you will lead corporate tax compliance and advisory work for a UK portfolio of clients within a Top 20 accountancy practice. You will shape tax strategies, manage complex filings, and guide senior stakeholders, delivering high-quality, compliant solutions. The position combines technical leadership with team mentoring and business development support. You will work closely with cross‑functional client teams to drive value and risk mitigation. This is a high-impact, client‑facing role in a collaborative, performance‑driven environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Birthday leave and enhanced holiday package
• Professional subscription support
• Access to exciting client work (compliance and advisory)
• Clear career progression in a top-tier firm

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end corporate tax compliance for mid-large UK clients (CT600s, tax computations, schedules)
• Provide strategic tax advisory on restructurings, M&A, group reorganisations, and international planning
• Mentor and manage junior team members to ensure quality and timely delivery
• Conduct tax calculations including deferred tax, capital allowances, R&D credits, loss utilisation with HMRC compliance
• Prepare and maintain transfer pricing documentation (master/local files) per OECD guidelines
• Collaborate with clients’ finance/legal teams to assess tax impact of business decisions and support board reporting
• Identify and mitigate tax risks, proposing corrective actions
• Stay updated with tax legislation, HMRC guidance, and case law to maintain technical leadership
• Support business development through proposals, client presentations, and thought leadership
• Uphold firm quality controls and professional ethics across engagements

Key requirements

• Professional qualification in ACCA, CTA, ACA, or equivalent Chartered Certified Accountant
• Experience in corporate tax within top-tier firm or in-house
• Expertise in UK corporate tax including CT, CGT, and transfer pricing
• Proven track record managing complex compliance and advisory projects
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in tax software (CaseWare, TaxCalc, Thomson Reuters) and advanced Excel
• Leadership and team management experience
• Excellent time management and ability to handle multiple priorities
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and technical excellence
• Ability to work independently and in a client-centric, high-performance culture

• analytical thinking
• clear communication
• problem-solving
• UK corporate tax
• transfer pricing
• R&D tax credits

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