Tax Assistant Manager

Corporate tax is a fast-moving and high-profile area of professional services, offering exposure to a wide variety of clients, industries, and complex advisory work.

Client Details

Our client is a Big 4 professional services firm, recognised globally for delivering high-quality advisory, tax, audit, and consulting services to a broad range of organisations. Their people are at the centre of the business, bringing diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise that drive innovation and long-term client relationships. The role sits within the Midlands Corporate Tax Advisory & Compliance team, based in either Birmingham or Nottingham. The team is collaborative, supportive, and encourages fresh thinking, with a strong focus on development and knowledge sharing.

Description

• Acting as a day-to-day point of contact for clients on corporate tax matters
• Supporting tax planning and advisory projects, working alongside senior colleagues and specialists
• Building strong relationships with clients and identifying opportunities to provide additional services
• Supporting business development initiatives, including client meetings and networking events
• Managing the delivery of corporation tax compliance work in collaboration with specialist processing teams
• Reviewing corporation tax computations and advising on complex or contentious tax treatments
• Coordinating key tax areas including capital allowances, group relief, loss utilisation, and tax payment planning
• Delegating work to junior team members while maintaining oversight of quality and deadlines
• Mentoring and developing junior staff, supporting their technical and professional growth

Profile

• ATT, CTA, ACA or equivalent qualification (Part-Qualified DOE)
• Strong knowledge of UK corporate tax, ideally with some exposure to international tax matters
• Understanding of accounting principles relevant to tax, including deferred tax and disclosures
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to work to deadlines
• Ownership and accountability for work, alongside a willingness to seek feedback and develop further
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build lasting client relationships

Job Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Clear career progression within a global Big 4 environment
• Exposure to complex advisory work and large, high-profile clients
• Opportunity to work alongside senior tax specialists, directors, and partners
• Structured professional development and leadership training
• Hybrid and flexible working option
• Comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare, pension, and wellbeing support