Corporate Tax Senior Manager

Taxation; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent accountancy firm in Exeter seeks a Corporate Tax Manager to lead corporate tax advisory projects and oversee compliance work. You'll manage client relationships and be the main contact for clients and HMRC, while mentoring junior staff and contributing to business development. The ideal candidate will be CTA qualified with substantial experience in tax advisory and compliance, demonstrating strong communication and strategic thinking skills. This role offers a flexible hybrid work environment, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Emergency funding available

Electric vehicle lease scheme

Volunteering day per year

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in corporation tax compliance and advisory.
• Skilled at interpreting tax legislation.
• Interest in leveraging growth opportunities through networking.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate tax advisory projects and compliance work.
• Act as main contact for clients and HMRC.
• Coach Assistants and Managers in their professional development.

Skills

Communicating complex tax legislation

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Coaching and mentoring

Problem-solving

Business development

Education

CTA qualified (ACA, CA or ACCA an advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tax software (Alphatax preferred)

Job description

Your new company

A leading independent accountancy and business advisory firm in the South West, established over 100 years ago, employs around 1,000 people across multiple regional offices. The firm combines scale and expertise with a supportive, inclusive culture, offering flexible hybrid working and a strong focus on wellbeing and professional development. It is consistently recognised as a top workplace, featuring in national rankings for inclusivity, wellbeing, and career growth, and is listed among the UK's best apprenticeship employers. As part of a global network operating in over 150 countries, the firm provides opportunities for international collaboration while remaining proudly independent.

Your new role

• Lead complex corporate tax advisory projects, coordinating input from specialist teams
• Oversee compliance work and review technical advice prepared by the team
• Act as main point of contact for clients and HMRC, including strategic planning, risk management, and investigations
• Collaborate with audit and wider teams to deliver excellent client service
• Coach and mentor Assistant Managers and Managers, including performance reviews and professional development
• Support business development and identify growth opportunities with new and existing clients
• Contribute to technical knowledge-sharing through briefings, workshops, and published insights
• Ensure high technical standards and compliance with firm procedures and risk management policies
• Promote ESG initiatives, including wellbeing, community engagement, and environmental awareness

What you'll need to succeed

• CTA qualified (ACA, CA or ACCA an advantage) with significant post‑qualification experience in corporation tax compliance and advisory
• Skilled at interpreting tax legislation and explaining complex advice in clear, simple language
• Strong communication and relationship‑building abilities
• Strategic thinker with commercial awareness and problem‑solving skills
• Interest in business development and leveraging growth opportunities through networking and client relationships
• Experienced in coaching and developing others, fostering an inclusive team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and tax software (Alphatax experience preferred)

What you'll get in return

Here's the summarised version without headings or asterisks:

• Pension scheme
• Group life assurance (up to four times core salary)
• Group income protection
• Health cash plan for everyday healthcare costs
• Private medical insurance
• Option to buy up to 5 extra days holiday
• Counselling and support for you and immediate family
• Virtual GP access for you and immediate family
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Shopping and gym discounts via Medicash Extras
• Gifts for career and family milestones
• One volunteering day per year to support local organisations
• Emergency funding available through charitable foundation
• Electric vehicle lease scheme

What you need to do now

What you need to do now
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