Corporate Tax Manager
Salary: £60,000+ & Leadership & Partnership Pathway
Location: Greater Manchester | Hybrid Working
Take Ownership, Lead a Team and Shape the Future of a Growing Tax Practice
Are you an experienced Corporate Tax professional ready to step into a strategic leadership role? Do you want to combine high-level advisory work, team management, and genuine progression to Senior Manager and Director?
Our client is a high-growth, nationally recognised accountancy and advisory firm with ambitious expansion plans and a strong reputation for advising privately owned businesses. As part of their continued growth, they are seeking a Corporate Tax Manager to lead client delivery, develop talent, and drive the firm’s tax offering forward.
This is a rare opportunity to join a firm where you will have real influence over client relationships, team development, and the direction of the tax service line.
The Role: Corporate Tax Manager
Based in the Greater Manchester area (hybrid working available), you will take responsibility for a portfolio of clients while leading a team and supporting the wider business strategy.
Key Responsibilities
* Review complex corporate tax computations and returns, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance
* Lead the delivery of corporate tax advisory and planning projects
* Manage a portfolio of clients, maintaining strong relationships and delivering exceptional service
* Oversee work in progress, billing and recoverability across your portfolio
* Provide technical training, mentoring and line management to Tax Seniors, Assistants and Assistant Managers
* Identify and drive business development and advisory opportunities
* Collaborate with Partners and cross-service teams to deliver integrated client solutions
* Support recruitment and team development, including graduate intakes
* Ensure the team remains up to date with corporate tax legislation and regulatory changes
About You
We are seeking a commercially aware and technically strong Corporate Tax professional with proven leadership capability.
Essential Requirements
* CTA qualified (or ACA/ACCA with strong Corporate Tax focus)
* 5–8+ years’ UK Practice experience in Corporate Tax (compliance & advisory)
* Strong technical knowledge of UK corporation tax legislation and tax planning
* Demonstrable experience in:
o Managing client portfolios
o Reviewing complex tax work
o Leading and developing teams
* Proven ability to identify and deliver advisory opportunities
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Full UK driving licence (essential)
Desirable Skills
* Experience using Alphatax
* Exposure to complex group structures and transactions
* Strong commercial awareness with a track record in business development
Salary & Benefits Package
Our client offers a highly competitive package designed to support both senior-level responsibilities and long-term career growth.
Core Benefits
* £60,000+ salary (dependent on experience)
* Hybrid working model with flexibility between home and office
* Enhanced pension scheme with life cover and income protection
* 25 days annual leave + option to purchase additional days
* Paid professional memberships and structured CPD programme
Additional Benefits
* Health cash plan with everyday healthcare support and lifestyle discounts
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Client referral incentive scheme
* Ongoing investment in leadership development and career progression
Career Progression
This role offers a clear and transparent pathway to senior leadership:
* Progression to Senior Manager, Director and potential Partnership
* Opportunity to shape and grow the Corporate Tax offering
* Increased exposure to complex advisory and strategic client work
* A firm culture that actively supports career ambition and progression
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