Corporate Tax Manager

Corporate Tax Manager

Salary: -60,000 - -75,000 + Benefits
Hybrid Working: 3 Days in the Reading Office | 2 Days from Home
Location: Reading, Berkshire

Our client is a leading UK Top 10 accountancy and advisory firm with an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality tax, audit and business advisory solutions to a diverse portfolio of clients. Combining technical excellence with a people-first culture, the firm provides a supportive environment where talented professionals can develop their careers, work closely with entrepreneurial businesses, and make a genuine impact.
With continued growth across the Thames Valley region, they are now seeking an experienced Corporate Tax Manager to join their Reading office and play a key role in supporting both clients and the wider tax team.

As Corporate Tax Manager, you will take ownership of a varied portfolio of corporate clients, delivering a mix of tax compliance and strategic advisory services while building long-term trusted relationships.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing a portfolio of corporate tax clients across a broad range of industries, ensuring high-quality delivery of compliance and advisory work.
• Reviewing corporation tax returns, supporting calculations and associated tax disclosures before submission.
• Taking responsibility for the final review and approval of more technically complex tax assignments.
• Acting as a trusted adviser to clients, providing clear and practical guidance on a variety of corporate tax matters.
• Advising businesses on tax-efficient structures, group reorganisations, transactions and wider tax planning opportunities.
• Supporting clients throughout HMRC enquiries, correspondence and dispute resolution processes.
• Working closely with audit, accounts and advisory teams to provide an integrated service offering and identify opportunities for clients.
• Developing and nurturing strong client relationships, becoming a key point of contact for day-to-day tax matters.
• Contributing to business development initiatives by identifying opportunities to introduce additional services and supporting new client opportunities.
• Driving continuous improvements within the tax team by helping to enhance processes, procedures and service delivery.
• Managing, mentoring and developing junior team members, providing technical guidance and supporting their professional growth.
• Assisting senior leadership with wider team management, workflow planning and resource allocation.

• ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Previous experience operating at Manager level within a practice environment.
• Strong corporate tax compliance and advisory knowledge.
• Experience managing a portfolio of business clients and delivering exceptional client service.
• Confident communicator with the ability to explain complex tax matters in a clear and commercial manner.
• Track record of building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Experience reviewing the work of junior team members and providing coaching and development support.
• Commercial awareness with an ability to identify opportunities for additional services.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• Experience liaising directly with HMRC would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Corporate Tax professional seeking a leadership role within a highly regarded Top 10 firm, offering genuine career progression, flexible hybrid working and exposure to a high-quality client base. To apply for the Corporate Tax Manager position, please click on the apply now button and your CV will be sent directly to the responsible recruiter. We will respond to successful applicants within 7 days, however please feel free to get in touch if you would like any further information about your application.

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