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About the Role

This role is central to delivering high-quality, compliant, and strategically aligned tax solutions across a diverse portfolio of UK-based clients. As a key contributor to the tax leadership team, you will lead complex compliance, advisory, and planning engagements, ensuring adherence to UK tax legislation while driving operational efficiency and risk mitigation. You will play a vital role in shaping client tax strategies, advising senior stakeholders, and fostering long-term client relationships. With a strong foundation in corporate tax compliance and planning, and a commitment to excellence, this position offers a high-impact opportunity for a Chartered Certified Accountant to grow their career in a client-focused, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end corporate tax compliance for medium to large UK clients, including preparation and review of CT600 returns, corporation tax computations, and associated schedules.
Deliver strategic tax advisory on corporate restructurings, M&A activity, group reorganisations, and international tax planning.
Mentor and manage junior team members, ensuring consistent quality, timely delivery, and professional growth.
Conduct detailed tax calculations involving deferred tax, capital allowances, R&D tax credits, and loss utilisation, ensuring full HMRC compliance.
Prepare and maintain transfer pricing documentation, including master and local files, aligned with OECD guidelines.
Partner with clients’ finance and legal teams to assess tax impacts of business decisions and support board-level reporting.
Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate tax risks, recommending corrective actions and compliance improvements.
Stay up to date with changes in tax legislation, HMRC guidance, and case law to maintain technical leadership.
Support business development through proposal writing, client presentations, and contributing to thought leadership content.
Uphold firm-wide quality control standards and professional ethics across all engagements.

Requirements

Professional qualification in ACCA, CTA, ACA, or equivalent Chartered Certified Accountant designation.
Experience in corporate tax, preferably within a top-tier accountancy firm or in-house tax department.
Expertise in UK corporate tax, including corporation tax, capital gains tax, and transfer pricing.
Proven track record managing complex compliance and advisory projects for corporate clients.
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to simplify complex tax concepts for non-experts.
Proficiency in tax software (e.g., CaseWare, TaxCalc, Thomson Reuters) and advanced Excel skills.
Demonstrated leadership and team management experience, including mentoring junior staff.
Exceptional time management and organisational abilities, with success in managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Commitment to ongoing professional development and technical excellence.
Ability to thrive independently and collaboratively within a client-centric, high-performance culture.

Skills

Corporate tax compliance
Tax advisory
Tax planning
Corporation tax
Capital gains tax
Transfer pricing
UK tax legislation
HMRC compliance
OECD guidelines
Tax software proficiency
Advanced Excel skills
Leadership
Team management
Mentoring
Analytical skills
Communication skills
Problem-solving skills
Time management
Organisational abilities

Location

London

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Manager

Education Level

Chartered Certified Accountant designation
ACCA
CTA
ACA

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working
Birthday leave
Enhanced holiday package
Professional subscription support
Access to exciting client work, both compliance and advisory
Clear career progression in a top-tier firm with a supportive team culture

About the Company

Leading, Top 20 accountancy practice.