The Corporate Tax Manager will oversee tax compliance and advisory services for a not-for-profit organisation, ensuring adherence to regulations and optimising tax strategies. Based in Manchester, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to make an impact in the tax department while working in a hybrid environment.

Client Details

This not-for-profit organisation is a well-established entity in its sector, operating as a medium-sized organisation in Manchester. It focuses on delivering meaningful contributions to its community while maintaining high standards of financial and operational management.

Description

• Manage a portfolio of business tax clients, ensuring compliance requirements are met while building strong client relationships and identifying opportunities to support their needs
• Support the training, development, and day-to-day management of the business tax team
• Advise owner-managed businesses on a range of tax and commercial matters, including succession planning, remuneration strategies, capital expenditure timing, and capital allowances
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of broader tax areas impacting entrepreneurs, such as Business Asset Disposal Relief and Business Property Relief
• Provide strategic support to entrepreneurial businesses throughout their lifecycle, including business structuring, international growth, staff incentivisation, IP protection, and value creation
• Advise on equity incentive arrangements, including EMI option schemes
• Actively contribute to networking, proposal development, and the growth of the corporate tax portfolio
• Identify tax planning opportunities, mitigate risk, and promote cross-service offerings to deliver a proactive client service
• Train, mentor, and support junior team members within the Business Tax team
• Ensure full adherence to the firm's technical, ethical, risk, and compliance standards at all times

Profile

A successful Corporate Tax Manager should have:

• Relevant qualifications in accountancy or tax, such as ACA, ACCA, or CTA.
• Proven experience working with corporate and entrepreneurial clients at Assistant Manager or Manager level
• Strong corporate tax technical knowledge with practical application experience
• Good understanding of tax issues affecting owner-managed businesses and their shareholders
• Awareness of other business taxes and tax reporting processes (desirable but not essential)
• Solid knowledge of UK accounting standards with the ability to interpret financial statements and data
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in MS Office and database systems (experience with Alphatax advantageous)
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £60,000 to £65,000 per annum.
• Hybrid working arrangements for a balanced work-life approach.
• Central Manchester location with excellent transport links.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within the tax department.
• Supportive and collaborative workplace culture.