Corporate Tax Senior Manager | Top 20 Firm | Manchester
Are you an ambitious tax professional looking to step into a strategic leadership role within a highly progressive Top 20 firm? Do you thrive on managing complex corporate tax engagements while mentoring a talented team and driving business growth? This is an exceptional opportunity to join a premier practice that combines national technical strength with a supportive, collaborative regional office environment. If you are a proactive advisor ready to take full ownership of client relationships and shape the future of the tax practice, this is the career move you have been waiting for.
About the Firm
This Top 20 Firm is a well-established and forward-thinking practice known for delivering high-level accounting, tax, and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of clients ranging from growing owner-managed businesses to large corporate groups. The Manchester office provides a dynamic and supportive culture where professionals are given the autonomy to lead and the resources to excel. With a strong commitment to technical excellence and client service, the firm offers a clear path for professional progression and a modern approach to hybrid working.
As a Corporate Tax Senior Manager you will:
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Take a lead role on complex technical corporate tax engagements, limiting Director and Partner input to high-risk areas while maintaining complete control of service delivery.
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Oversee and review complex tax compliance and advisory work, presenting complete assignments and ensuring the highest standards of technical accuracy.
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Build and foster strong relationships with key clients and external professional advisors, establishing an active network of potential referrers.
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Act as a coach and mentor to more junior team members, supporting their technical development, resource management, and professional growth.
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Collaborate closely with leaders across other service lines to deliver holistic solutions and identify cross-selling opportunities.
As the successful candidate you will:
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Hold an accountancy and/or tax qualification (such as CTA, ACA, ACCA, or CA).
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Possess extensive post-qualified experience developed through working in an accountancy practice environment, with a strong focus on corporate tax compliance and complex advisory work.
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Demonstrate exceptional client relationship management skills with a proven ability to lead meetings and act as a trusted advisor.
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Exhibit strong leadership capabilities, with experience in mentoring junior staff, managing team workflows, and driving departmental objectives.
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Possess a commercial mindset with an established network or a proactive approach to business development and generating new client referrals.
What You’ll Receive
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Private medical care and health-focused employee benefits.
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Lucrative bonus scheme linked to personal and firm performance.
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Ongoing professional development and clear pathways to senior leadership.
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Reference
20222
Sector
Corporate Tax, Taxation
Salary
£62,000 to £80,000 Per Annum
Town/City
Manchester
Contract
Permanent
Closing Date
25/11/2026
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