Corporate Tax Senior

Job Title: Tax Senior

Location: Manchester

Salary: Based on experience

Our client is a leading UK Top 60 accountancy firm with a differentiated, advisory-led proposition, headquartered in Manchester. With over 40 years of heritage in professional services, they have built a strong reputation for excellence and client satisfaction, positioning themselves as a premier provider in the market.

Their approach is highly tailored—never one-size-fits-all. In today’s complex economic landscape, they provide bespoke, end-to-end support, from start-up through to exit. Their philosophy centres on delivering transformative advice that drives real business outcomes.

Our client is also recognised for its outstanding workplace culture, consistently receiving industry accolades for employee engagement and development.

Role Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Tax Senior to join our client’s Manchester city centre office. This is a pure advisory role, offering the opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of private and corporate clients on complex tax planning matters.

The successful candidate will be ATT or ACCA qualified (or part-qualified) with experience in corporate tax within a practice environment, and a strong interest in advanced advisory work. You will join a collaborative and high-performing team, gaining exposure to a wide range of advisory projects across corporate, personal, and family wealth planning.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of advisory clients, delivering commercially focused tax planning solutions
Advise large corporate clients on UK and international tax matters, building and maintaining long-term relationships
Identify new business opportunities through referrals, networking, and client engagement
Support the management of client compliance obligations, including corporate tax returns and tax reporting
Work collaboratively to solve complex client challenges
Lead and develop junior team members
Advise on corporate tax planning, including:

Group restructures, reorganisations, and demergers
Management buyouts and Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs)
Valuations and due diligence
Profit extraction strategies (including BADR and loan note planning)

Provide guidance on optimal business structures, including incorporations, partnerships, and investment structures
Support clients through transactions, including acquisitions and disposals
Deliver personal and family wealth advisory, including:

CGT and IHT planning (including trusts and family investment companies)
Residence and domicile planning
Remuneration and succession planning

Advise on SDLT, gifting strategies, and broader tax planning opportunities
Collaborate with senior stakeholders on complex technical assignments
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK tax legislation and developments
Build strong client relationships through proactive communication and high-quality service delivery
Experience & Skills Required

Professionally qualified (ACA, ATT, CTA, ACCA or equivalent), or part-qualified with relevant experience
Strong experience in corporate tax advisory within a practice environment
Experience working with large corporate clients, including UK and international exposure
Solid accounting knowledge with the ability to interpret statutory accounts
Strong understanding of UK corporate tax, including tax computations, reporting, and group structures
Proven experience in advisory work such as restructures, transactions, and strategic planning
Exposure to personal tax advisory (CGT, IHT, residence, remuneration) is advantageous
Background within a Top 50 accountancy firm or reputable advisory practice preferred
Strong technical skills with the ability to interpret complex legislation
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical matters clearly
Proactive, analytical, and solutions-focused mindset
Confidence in managing client relationships and delivering high-quality advice
Salary & Benefits

23 days holiday
Additional day off for your birthday
Enhanced parental pay
Health cash plan
Discretionary annual bonus scheme
Company sick pay
Company pension scheme
Perkbox subscription
One paid professional membership/subscription
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme