Corporate Tax Manager
Banbury (Hybrid)
Up to £75,000 + benefits
A well-established and highly regarded Top 100 UK accountancy and business advisory firm is looking to appoint an experienced Corporate Tax Manager to join its growing tax team.
This is a leadership opportunity combining technical corporate tax expertise, client advisory exposure, and team development, ideal for someone looking to step into a broader managerial role with genuine influence.
The Opportunity
You'll take ownership of a diverse corporate tax portfolio while helping shape and develop a high-performing team. The role blends compliance oversight with increasingly advisory-focused work across a wide client base ranging from ambitious owner-managed businesses through to larger international groups.
Typical client turnover ranges from £50m-£100m, with exposure to larger and more complex organisations.
Key Responsibilities
Client & Portfolio Management
- Manage a portfolio of corporate tax clients
- Review and approve complex tax computations
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients and internal stakeholders
- Work closely with audit and accounts teams
Technical Advisory
- Deliver high-quality corporate tax advice and technical guidance
- Support complex projects and advisory assignments
- Maintain strong technical standards across engagements
Team Leadership
- Manage, coach and develop junior team members
- Conduct reviews and provide technical mentoring
- Build capability within the corporate tax function
Operations & Commercial Oversight
- Monitor WIP, billing and workflow efficiency
- Drive process improvements and technology adoption
- Support client onboarding and service delivery standards
Business Development
- Identify advisory opportunities within existing relationships
- Support partners with complex client work
- Represent the firm externally and build professional networks
Technical Exposure Includes
- Capital allowances
- Corporate Interest Restriction (CIR)
- Loss utilisation
- Transfer pricing & cross-border matters
- Share schemes (EMI / CSOP)
- VAT & indirect taxes
- R&D tax reliefs
- Restructuring & M&A transactions
About You
- ACA / ACCA / CTA qualified (or equivalent)
- Circa 6+ years' corporate tax experience
- Strong compliance review and advisory background
- Experience managing or mentoring staff
- Confident in client-facing environments
- Background within a Top 50 / mid-tier practice environment preferred
Why Consider This Role?
- Clear progression within a growing firm
- Broad advisory exposure beyond pure compliance
- Collaborative and supportive culture
- Opportunity to influence team development and strategy
- Hybrid working and flexible environment
