Corporate Tax Assistant Manager

Edinburgh

Hybrid & Flexible Working

Competitive Salary + Benefits

We’re recruiting a Corporate Tax Assistant Manager in Edinburgh on behalf of a leading accountancy practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a CA- and/or CTA-qualified tax professional to take responsibility for managing corporate tax compliance and advisory work across specialist sub-teams, while developing technical expertise and leading junior staff.

The Role

As Corporate Tax Assistant Manager, you will manage and oversee corporate and personal tax compliance, providing technical guidance and support to clients and junior team members. You will ensure work is accurate, timely, and compliant with all regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparation and supervision of corporate or personal tax computations in support of tax provisions for submission to HMRC
• Planning compliance work and managing the process through to submission of tax returns
• Coordinating tax payments, loss relief, capital allowances, group relief, and other claims
• Reviewing complex tax returns and computations to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Providing high-level technical and tax planning advice to clients, liaising with managers and partners as required
• Maintaining up-to-date technical knowledge of corporation tax and financial reporting requirements
• Monitoring the tax compliance position using tax administration software, maintaining internal control records, and ensuring quality control procedures are met
• Liaising with client service teams and colleagues in Audit and Accounting to provide a coordinated service
• Supporting tax advisory and planning projects across your client portfolio and other ad-hoc assignments

You will play a pivotal role in delivering specialist tax services while mentoring junior staff and supporting the growth of the practice.

About You

You will be a highly experienced tax professional, CA- and/or CTA-qualified (or equivalent), with relevant experience in corporate tax.

You will demonstrate:

• Strong technical knowledge in corporate tax compliance and planning
• Leadership skills, taking ownership of your work and supporting the professional growth of junior team members
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to positively influence clients and colleagues
• A proactive and commercially aware approach to your work
• Relevant experience within owner-managed businesses, transaction taxes, large corporates, or international corporate tax is desirable

You are organised, client-focused, and motivated to deliver high-quality tax services while developing your career in corporate tax.

What’s on Offer

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Management of a corporate tax client portfolio across specialist sub-teams

Opportunity to mentor and develop junior staff

Exposure to complex corporate tax compliance and advisory work

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

Location

EdinburghCommutable from Livingston, Musselburgh, Dalkeith, Queensferry, and surrounding areas

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For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact Jack Wood at or .