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 / xbpsjku 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