Corporate Tax Manager

Job Title: Corporate Tax Manager
Location: Essex
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Job Overview:

Our client, a prominent firm based in Essex, is seeking an experienced Corporate Tax Manager to join their dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and skilled tax professional to lead tax compliance and advisory services for a broad range of clients, from SMEs to multinational corporations. As Corporate Tax Manager, you will play a critical role in providing expert tax advice, overseeing tax compliance, and driving strategic tax planning initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Tax Compliance & Reporting: Oversee and manage corporate tax compliance for a portfolio of clients, ensuring the timely and accurate filing of corporate tax returns and managing all aspects of tax reporting, including Corporation Tax, VAT, and other indirect taxes.

• Tax Advisory: Provide strategic tax advice on a variety of corporate tax matters, such as corporate structuring, mergers and acquisitions, R&D tax credits, financing, and cross-border taxation.

• Client Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, delivering high-quality tax solutions tailored to their needs. Proactively identify opportunities for tax optimization and risk management.

• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of junior staff, providing guidance and support to help them develop professionally. Oversee their work on compliance and advisory matters to ensure high-quality delivery.

• Tax Planning & Strategy: Support clients with long-term tax planning and ensure tax strategies are implemented effectively to minimize risks and maximize efficiencies.

• Tax Risk Management: Assist clients in managing tax risks, ensuring they comply with UK tax legislation, and helping them navigate any challenges or changes in tax law.

Skills & Qualifications:

• ACA/ACCA/CTA Qualification (or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience in corporate tax.
• Extensive knowledge of UK corporation tax, VAT, and other indirect taxes.
• Proven experience in managing a portfolio of clients and providing strategic tax advice.
• Strong technical expertise in tax compliance, reporting, and advisory services.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with clients and internal teams.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in mentoring and developing junior staff.
• Proficient in using tax compliance software and MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Desirable:

• Experience in international tax, cross-border transactions, and transfer pricing.
• Experience in managing complex tax issues for multinational clients.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to handle multiple deadlines.