Manager, Financial Services Tax

Overview

In this Manager role, you will lead delivery of UK corporate tax services for financial services clients, shaping advisory and compliance outcomes. You’ll work with partners and cross-functional teams to manage client relationships and projects, driving insightful tax solutions across M&A, restructurings, disputes, and reporting. You’ll mentor juniors, oversee delivery timelines, and contribute to a collaborative, high-performance culture. This role offers exposure to diverse, high-profile engagements and a path to broader leadership in tax.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working (Leeds or Newcastle)
• flexible working arrangements
• development and training opportunities
• wellbeing support
• return-to-work coaching program
• collaborative, entrepreneurial culture

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee tax advisory and compliance projects for UK and international clients
• Support M&A transactions, restructurings, and cross-border tax work
• Manage client relationships and develop new business opportunities
• Coordinate junior team members, training, and development
• Ensure timely delivery, deadlines, and billing compliances
• Collaborate with partners and subject matter experts to deliver high-quality client outcomes
• Maintain risk controls and adherence to independence and regulatory requirements

Key requirements

• UK corporate tax experience within a financial institution, in-house, or professional services
• Experience delivering tax advisory and compliance services to clients
• Ability to manage client portfolios and projects, including junior staff
• Strong communication and written skills
• ACA or CTA qualification or equivalent
• Desire to advance career in taxation
• Ability to work in a team and build client relationships
• Commercial awareness and practical application of tax concepts

• strong communication
• team collaboration
• client-focused
• tax advisory
• tax compliance
• M&A transaction support

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