Manager, Governance & Risk Management - Big 4

Taxation; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Manchester seeks a Tax Risk and Governance Manager to expand tax governance offerings. The candidate will work with a diverse portfolio, managing tax risks and supporting compliance with global standards. Requirements include strong corporate tax knowledge, stakeholder management skills, and experience in tax governance projects. This position offers competitive compensation, career growth opportunities, and a collaborative culture focused on innovation and client impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career progression

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Strong corporate tax and accounting knowledge.
• Confidence leading workshops and training sessions.
• Proactive approach to identifying business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Expand the tax governance offering for a diverse client portfolio.
• Advise on Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offence compliance.
• Lead workshops and training sessions.

Skills

Experience delivering tax governance projects

Excellent stakeholder management

Strong presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

ACA, CA, CTA, ACCA or equivalent qualification

Job description

Your new company

This is an opportunity for a Tax Risk and Governance Manager to join one of the world's leading professional services firms, known delivering audit, tax, and advisory services that help organisations navigate complexity and drive growth. The Tax Governance & Risk Management team is a fast-growing part of the Tax practice, supporting a broad client base that includes PE-backed businesses, family-owned enterprises, UK-listed companies, and multinationals.

Your new role

As a Manager in the Tax Governance & Risk Management Team, you’ll play a key role in expanding the tax governance offering. You’ll work with a diverse portfolio of clients, helping them identify and manage tax risks, build sustainable tax control frameworks, and meet global transparency and ESG requirements.

You’ll advise on Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offence compliance, support HMRC business risk reviews, and help clients develop and publish their tax strategies. You’ll also lead workshops and training sessions, manage project delivery, coach junior team members, and contribute to the team’s operational performance and growth.

What you’ll need to succeed

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

• Experience delivering tax governance projects such as SAO, CCO, tax strategy development, and HMRC risk reviews
• ACA, CA, CTA, ACCA or equivalent qualification, with strong corporate tax and accounting knowledge
• Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills, with confidence leading workshops and training sessions
• A commercial mindset, analytical thinking, and attention to detail
• A proactive approach to identifying business opportunities and driving long-term value

What you’ll get in return

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development
• Access to cutting-edge tools and global expertise
• A collaborative culture that supports innovation and growth
• Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle and priorities
• The chance to make a meaningful impact with high-profile clients across sectors
• Join a team that’s shaping the future of tax governance.

What you need to do now

If you’re interested in this Tax Manager - Governance and Risk Management role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Justin Hopkins on 0161 237 3388 to discuss it in more detail.

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