Corporate Tax Senior Manager

Johnston of Carmichael LLP; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Scotland firm is seeking a Corporate Tax Senior Manager to provide expert advice across multiple sectors. The role entails delivering high-quality corporate tax advisory services, managing compliance, and leading projects while supporting junior colleagues. The ideal candidate will be CA/CTA qualified with strong leadership and communication skills. This position offers the chance to develop professionally in a dynamic and collaborative environment, with a focus on diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Leadership Development Programme

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Qualifications

• Currently operating at Manager grade or above in tax.
• Strong technical knowledge of corporate tax advisory and compliance.
• Experience in line management and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality corporate tax advisory services.
• Manage corporate tax compliance work for clients.
• Lead tax due diligence and advisory projects.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with teams across the firm.
• Monitor tax legislation and keep clients informed.
• Support junior colleagues' development.

Skills

Corporate tax advisory

Compliance management

Project management

Client relationship management

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

CA and/or CTA qualified

Job description

Overview

Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Corporate Tax Senior Manager to join our team.

This is a role at the heart of our business, offering the opportunity to work with a broad range of clients across multiple sectors. You will provide expert advice on corporate tax matters, guide businesses through complex challenges, and support clients in achieving their strategic goals.

With diverse responsibilities and scope for ongoing development, this position offers a rewarding career path within a collaborative and client-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality corporate tax advisory services on a wide variety of projects, such as business reorganisations, transactions, international tax issues, and group structuring.
• Managing and reviewing corporate tax compliance work for a portfolio of clients, ensuring deadlines are met and standards are consistently high.
• Leading tax due diligence and advisory projects, supporting clients with clear and practical solutions.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, becoming a trusted adviser and identifying opportunities to add value.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the firm—including Corporate Finance, VAT/indirect taxes, Employment Taxes, and Transfer Pricing—to provide seamless support.
• Monitoring tax legislation and keeping clients and colleagues informed of relevant developments.
• Supporting the development of junior colleagues through coaching, training, and constructive feedback.

About You / Qualifications

• A highly experienced tax professional, currently operating at Manager grade or above.
• Strong technical knowledge and experience in corporate tax advisory and compliance work.
• A confident leader, able to manage complex projects while supporting team development.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence, build relationships, and provide clear advice.
• Professionally qualified (CA and/or CTA, or equivalent).
• Experience in line management, coaching, or mentoring within a tax advisory environment.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK permanently and without any restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Why Johnston Carmichael?

Johnston Carmichael helps to build success stories that change lives - whether it’s our clients, our communities, or most importantly, our people, who now number over 900 across the UK.

We work with individuals and businesses all over the country and our expertise covers almost every industry sector. We’re also an independent member firm of Moore Global Network Limited, a global accounting and advisory network of over 37,000 advisers across more than 114 countries.

Everything we do at Johnston Carmichael is underpinned by our four core values – Doing The Right Thing, Standing In Other People’s Shoes, Leading Our Future and Remaining Relevant. We’ve created a range of ways to support our people to make sure every voice is heard, including our People and Culture Forum, and we encourage each of our sharp minds to be leaders of their work and learning. You can read more about our culture and values here.

In the last 10 years we’ve raised more than £450,000 for charity and continuously evolved our commitment to sustainable business practices. We are Gold sponsors of the Kiltwalk and also partner with Netball Scotland and England Netball, creating an enduring impact on the ground in our communities.

What you can expect

As well as working with a great team of colleagues and enjoying the balance of hybrid and flexible working, we offer a range of benefits to make your time at JC even more fulfilling. We can discuss benefits during the interview process.

Different backgrounds and different opinions make for more interesting work and better outcomes. We’re sure we don’t have to say this, but we welcome people from all backgrounds, regardless of your heritage, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual identity or gender identity. We also actively encourage applications from anyone who’s had an extended time away from paid employment.

Our team is made up of people who’ve taken varied routes through their careers. We’re here to give you the tools, support, and materials to develop your expertise so you can pursue your ambitions. Our JC Aspire learning programme helps everyone reach their personal goals, and we’ve also carefully created our own Leadership Development Programme, which is accredited by the University of Strathclyde Business School at Masters degree level.

We look forward to hearing from you

If you’re ready to write your success story with us, apply today.

At Johnston Carmichael we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. A copy of this policy will be made available on request. We also welcome applications from individuals who have had time away from paid employment.