Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Manager to join our Tax Advisory team, supporting an Advisory Director and Partners. This is a key role within the team, acting as a bridge between senior leadership and junior staff, with responsibility for delivering high-quality advisory work, managing a small portfolio of clients, and developing the wider team.
The role is predominantly advisory-focused, with significant involvement in corporate tax transactions and complex structuring projects. In addition, you will oversee a small portfolio of compliance work, ensuring delivery is efficient, accurate, and aligned with client needs.
You will work with a diverse client base ranging from large corporates to owner-managed businesses (OMBs), advising on M&A, reorganisations, MBOs, Employee Ownership Trusts (EoTs), and international expansion.
Key Responsibilities
* Client Delivery & Advisory
o Lead and deliver high-quality corporate tax advisory services, including:
+ M&A transactions (buy-side and sell-side)
+ Reorganisations, MBOs, and Employee Ownership Trusts (EoTs)
+ International expansion and structuring
+ Tax due diligence and structuring advice
o Manage and review complex advisory projects, ensuring commercially focused, technically robust outcomes
o Act as a key point of contact for clients, building strong and trusted relationships
o Anticipate client needs and proactively identify opportunities to add value
* Compliance & Portfolio Management
o Manage a small portfolio of clients, including oversight of corporate tax compliance
o Review compliance work prepared by junior team members, ensuring quality and timeliness
o Maintain strong client relationships across the portfolio, acting as a trusted adviser
o Ensure compliance processes are delivered efficiently and aligned to wider advisory opportunities
* Project & Team Leadership
o Lead complex projects, coordinating input from specialists, including international teams where required
o Demonstrate strong project management across multiple concurrent assignments
o Act as a key mentor and coach to junior team members
o Provide technical guidance, training and support to develop team capability
o Serve as a key link between junior team members and senior leadership
* Business Development
o Identify and develop new business opportunities from existing and prospective clients
o Support Partners and Directors in preparing proposals and winning new work
o Build and maintain a strong internal and external network
o Actively contribute to cross-selling initiatives across service lines
o Keep Partners informed of potential opportunities and market developments
Key Skills & Experience
* Strong corporate tax advisory experience, with a focus on transactions and restructurings
* Proven experience in M&A tax, due diligence and structuring
* Experience managing both advisory assignments and compliance portfolios
* Exposure to a wide range of clients, including large corporates and OMBs
* Some personal tax experience is desirable but not essential
* Excellent client-facing and relationship management skills
* Strong commercial awareness with the ability to deliver practical, actionable advice
* Demonstrable project management capability across complex assignments
* Experience managing, mentoring and developing junior staff
* Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and geographies
Qualifications
* CTA and/or ACA qualified (or equivalent)
* Degree educated (or equivalent experience)
Additional Information
* The role is based across Cambridge and Ipswich, with flexibility required to spend time in both locations
* This is a key position within a growing advisory team, offering strong progression opportunities and exposure to senior stakeholders
Rewards & Benefits
* Health and Wellness Programmes We promote a positive working environment where our people can thrive.
* Pension Plan A Group Personal Pension Plan, with matched employer contributions.
* Private Medical Access to private medical treatment for you and your family.
* Income Protection Plan Provides a proportion of your basic salary if you suffer a loss of earnings because of illness or injury.
* Holidays Our holiday benefit enables you to purchase up to 10 days of additional leave.
* Bike to work scheme A convenient, environmentally friendly and tax-effective way to acquire a bike for travelling to and from work.
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