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:
  • Managing client portfolios
  • Reviewing complex tax work
  • 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

 

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Be part of a firm with clear strategic growth plans and national expansion
• Take on a leadership role with real influence and autonomy
• Work with high-quality, entrepreneurial clients
• Join a culture built on professionalism, trust, and technical excellence

 

Apply Now

If you are a Corporate Tax professional ready to step into a Manager role with genuine leadership responsibilities and long-term progression, we would welcome a confidential discussion.

Contact:
David Hawthorne-Finch
d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

 

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.