Corporate Tax Manager

Corporate Tax Manager

Location: Banbury Salary: up to 75k  Contract: Permanent / Full‑time

Are you an experienced Corporate Tax professional looking to step into a leadership role with real influence? We’re working with a highly respected accountancy practice seeking a Corporate Tax Manager to lead, develop and grow a high‑performing tax team.
This role offers the chance to manage a diverse portfolio of clients, deliver complex advisory work, and shape the future direction of the corporate tax service line.

⭐ The Role

As Corporate Tax Manager, you will:

Client Service & Portfolio Management

• Manage a portfolio of corporate tax clients (typically £50m–£100m turnover, some up to £300m)
• Work closely with accounts and audit teams
• Review and approve technically robust tax computations
• Identify technical issues and deliver high‑quality advisory solutions
• Build strong client relationships and ensure exceptional service

Technical Delivery

• Act as the technical lead for complex compliance reviews
• Deliver clear, effective advisory reports
• Maintain strong technical knowledge across key corporate tax areas

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor and develop a growing corporate tax team
• Conduct reviews, provide feedback and delegate effectively
• Build a confident, capable and motivated team

Operational Efficiency

• Drive process improvements and support technology adoption
• Oversee WIP, billing and compliance trackers
• Ensure files meet quality standards
• Support onboarding of new clients

Business Development

• Identify advisory opportunities within your portfolio
• Support senior leaders on complex client matters
• Attend external events to build your professional profile

Firmwide Contribution

• Collaborate with other service lines
• Contribute to best‑practice and internal improvement projects

⭐ Technical Knowledge Required
Experience in several of the following areas is essential:

• Capital allowances
• Corporate Interest Restriction (CIR)
• Losses
• Transfer pricing & cross‑border issues
• Share schemes (EMI, CSOP)
• VAT, Indirect Taxes & Duty Structuring
• R&D Tax Reliefs & Creative Sector Reliefs
• Restructuring and M&A

⭐ What We’re Looking For

• ACA, ACCA or CTA qualified
• Minimum six years’ experience in corporate tax
• Strong compliance review and advisory background
• Experience managing staff and working directly with clients
• Previous experience within a Top 50 practice
• Someone who embodies values such as integrity, teamwork, enthusiasm and a progressive mindset

⭐ Additional Requirements

• Must live within commuting distance of a local office
• Willingness to work outside normal hours when required