Corporate Tax Senior Manager
Location: London – West End
Salary: £95,000 – £120,000 + bonus (target c.£110k base depending on experience)
The Firm
We are working with a highly regarded independent accountancy firm based in the West End of London.
* Single office, partnership-led structure
* Proudly independent with no private equity backing
* Long-established, with a stable and exceptionally loyal client base
* Strong reputation within the SME and family business market
The firm operates very much as a true partnership, with a collaborative, non-corporate culture and a long-term approach to both clients and staff.
Client Base & Work
The firm focuses on small to mid-sized businesses, with many clients:
* Owned by multi-generational families (often 3rd/4th generation)
* Referred through an extensive network and long-standing relationships
* Requiring complex, relationship-led advisory support
Key sectors include:
* Property investment and development
* Construction and civil engineering
* Architecture and real estate-related businesses
* Professional partnerships
* Not-for-profit organisations
The firm also has a private client team, with the corporate tax team working closely alongside them to advise on owner-managed businesses and group structures.
The Role
This is a key strategic hire within the firm’s corporate tax team, reporting directly to the Head of Corporate Tax (Partner).
* Broad mix of corporate tax compliance and advisory work
* Significant exposure to owner-managed and family-owned businesses
* Close collaboration with Partners and other service lines
* Opportunity to take a client-facing, relationship-led role
This is not a heavily managerial position initially, but the successful candidate will:
* Gradually take on leadership responsibilities
* Play a role in shaping the future of the tax function
* Be involved in firm-wide strategic decisions over time
Succession Opportunity
This role is a clear succession hire, offering:
* Direct mentorship from the current Head of Corporate Tax
* A structured pathway to take over leadership of the function
* Long-term opportunity to become a key decision-maker within the firm
Candidate Profile
We are looking for an individual who is:
* CTA qualified (or equivalent)
* Currently operating at Manager or Senior Manager level
* Experienced in corporate tax within a professional services environment
* Comfortable working with SME / owner-managed businesses
Key Attributes:
* Strong technical grounding across corporate tax
* Commercial awareness and client relationship skills
* Ability to build trust with long-standing clients
* Interest in a long-term career path towards leadership / Partner
Why Join?
* Clear succession path to Partner-level leadership
* Work within a close-knit, highly respected independent firm
* Exposure to high-quality, relationship-driven client work
* Opportunity to be part of a firm that prides itself on longevity, independence and strong culture
Next Steps
For a confidential discussion, please get in touch to learn more.