Corporate Tax Manager
16 days ago
Manchester
Are you an experienced Corporate Tax Manager or Assistant Manager ready to take full ownership of a client portfolio and lead a talented team This is your opportunity to join a Top 40 accountancy practice where youll manage high-quality corporate tax clients drive business development and play a strategic role in practice growth with clear progression to Senior Manager.Based in a modern Manchester city centre office youll work on sophisticated corporate tax matters lead complex advisory projects and develop your team whilst building strong client relationships. With hybrid working arrangements comprehensive benefits and genuine progression opportunities this role offers the perfect platform to advance your career to senior leadership.Our client is a prestigious Top 40 national accountancy practice serving over 100000 clients across the UK and Ireland. Established in 2019 theyve built a reputation for technical excellence innovation and delivering tailored advice that makes a tangible difference to SMEs and businesses at every stage of their financial journey.What sets them apart: • National resources with local expertise access to specialist teams and technical support across the UK, • Modern city centre location with excellent transport links (Metrolink rail and bus), • Collaborative supportive culturethat invests in professional development and leadership excellence, • Hybrid working arrangementsoffering flexibility (typically 2-3 days in office), • Diverse client baseacross multiple sectors including manufacturing property healthcare hospitality retail and not-for-profit, • Strong focus on innovation with investment in technology and process excellenceAs Corporate Tax Manager youll take full management responsibility for a substantial portfolio of corporate tax clients lead a team of tax professionals and work directly with partners on complex tax planning and business development. Youll be a key figure in the practice contributing to strategic direction and positioning yourself for senior leadership roles.Client Portfolio Leadership:, • Full ownership of corporate tax client portfolios acting as trusted senior advisor and primary relationship manager, • Managingcomplex corporation tax complianceand advisory work for high-quality clients, • Leadingsophisticated tax planning projectsincluding group restructuring mergers & acquisitions tax advice capital allowances optimisation R&D tax credits and international tax structures, • ManagingHMRC enquiries disputes and negotiationswith full technical authority, • Identifying and implementingproactive tax planning strategiesto deliver value and strengthen client relationships, • Buildingstrategic client relationshipsas a key practice representative and technical expert, • Ensuringexceptional client serviceand retention across your portfolioTeam Leadership & Development:, • Managing and developing a teamof assistant managers seniors and junior staff (typically 4-6 team members), • Providingtechnical leadership coaching and mentoringto build team capability, • Reviewing and approving complex workto ensure technical excellence and quality standards, • Managingteam capacity workflow and resource allocationeffectively, • Contributing torecruitment onboarding and retentionof tax talent, • Creating ahigh-performing team culturefocused on excellence development and collaboration, • Conductingperformance reviews and development planningfor team membersBusiness Development & Practice Growth:, • Driving new client acquisitionthrough networking proposals pitches and market positioning, • Identifying and winningcross-selling opportunitieswithin existing client relationships and across the practice, • Building yourprofessional networkand personal brand in the Manchester market, • Representing the practice atnetworking events seminars conferences and industry forums, • Contributing topractice marketing initiativesincluding thought leadership and content creation, • Developingfee proposals and pricing strategiesfor new opportunitiesTechnical Excellence & Practice Development:, • Providingtechnical leadershipon complex corporate tax matters across the practice, • Contributing topractice strategy and developmentincluding service innovation and market positioning, • Managingpractice profitabilityincluding budgeting forecasting WIP management and fee realisation, • Staying at the forefront oftax legislation changesand advising clients proactively, • Contributing totechnical training and knowledge sharingwithin the team and wider practice, • Supportingprocess improvement and innovationinitiativesStrategic Contribution:, • Working directly withpartners on strategic mattersand practice development, • Contributing topractice leadership meetingsand strategic planning, • Representing the practiceexternallyas a technical expert and thought leader, • Buildingreferral relationships with other professional advisors, • CTA qualifiedwith strong technical credentials and up-to-date knowledge, • Minimum 6-8 years experiencein corporate tax within a UK accountancy practice, • Proven management experiencewith track record of successfully leading and developing teams, • Substantial experience managing corporate tax client portfoliosindependently with full responsibility, • Demonstrated business development successwith ability to win new clients and grow relationships, • Strong technical expertisein complex corporate tax matters including group structures M&A tax capital allowances R&D tax credits and international tax, • Experience with sophisticated tax planningfor owner-managed businesses and corporate groups, • Deep understanding of HMRC procedures enquiries disputes and negotiation strategies, • Proficiency with tax software(CCH Alphatax or similar platforms), • Strong analytical and problem-solving skillswith ability to identify planning opportunities, • Excellent technical accuracyand attention to detail, • Excellent leadership and people management skillswith ability to motivate and develop teams, • Strong communication and presentation skills(written and verbal) for client interaction and business development, • Proven business development capabilitywith track record of winning new clients, • Commercial acumenwith understanding of practice economics profitability and pricing, • Strategic thinkingwith ability to contribute to practice development and innovation, • Strong relationship-building skillswith clients referrers and professional networks, • Proactive solutions-focused approach to client service and practice development, • Competitive salary: (dependent on experience and qualifications), • Performance-related bonus scheme, • Annual salary reviewswith performance-based progression, • Profit share opportunitiesfor exceptional performance, • Hybrid working arrangements(typically 2-3 days in office flexibility to suit your needs and client commitments), • 25 days annual leaveplus bank holidays, • Additional holiday purchase scheme(buy up to 5 extra days), • Modern city centre officewith excellent transport links, • Flexible working optionsto support work-life balance, • Birthday leave additional day off for your birthday, • Clear progression pathwayto Senior Manager and potential Director/Partner track, • Leadership development programmesand executive coaching, • Continued professional developmentwith access to technical training conferences and CPD events, • Professional subscriptions paid(CTA membership and relevant professional bodies), • Mentoring from partners and directorsto support your career progression, • Exposure to high-quality workand strategic practice development, • Opportunity to specialisein areas of interest (M&A international tax R&D etc.), • Enhanced pension schemewith employer contributions (up to 8% employer contribution), • Private medical insurancefor you and your family (Bupa or equivalent), • Life assurance, • Income protectionscheme, • Employee assistance programmefor wellbeing support (24/7 confidential support), • Health cash planfor dental optical and other healthcare costs, • Social events and team activitiesthroughout the year, • Access to national resourcesand specialist technical teams across the UK, • Supportive collaborative culturethat values your contribution and expertise, • Modern office facilitieswith breakout areas meeting spaces on-site café and wellness rooms, • Professional networking opportunities, • Cycle to work schemeand electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, • Gym membership discountsand wellness initiatives, • Refer a friend bonus schemeTransport Links:, • Walking distance from Manchester Piccadilly (5 minutes) and Victoria stations (10 minutes), • Direct Metrolink access at St Peters Square (2 minutes walk), • Excellent bus connections across Greater Manchester (Piccadilly Gardens 3 minutes), • City centre parking available nearby (NCP and Q-Park), • Secure cycle storage and shower facilities available