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Salary up to £69,000 + Cash/Benefits Allowance + Annual Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Hybrid Working | UK-Wide Team | Outstanding Career Progression
Are you an experienced Corporate Tax professional looking for greater autonomy, more complex clients and the opportunity to take your career to the next level?
Lusona Consultancy is working in partnership with a leading international professional services firm to recruit ambitious Corporate Tax Managers into its expanding UK-wide Tax Compliance Services practice.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded, technology-enabled tax team, working with an impressive portfolio of UK and multinational businesses across a diverse range of industries.
With opportunities available in eight UK locations, you'll benefit from the resources and expertise of a major international firm, combined with the flexibility, responsibility and career development opportunities of a growing national practice.
Whether you're an established Corporate Tax Manager looking for a fresh challenge or an experienced Assistant Manager ready to step up, this opportunity offers an exciting platform for your continued professional development.
The opportunity
You'll join a collaborative Corporate Tax Compliance Services team responsible for delivering high-quality corporation tax compliance and tax accounting services to a diverse and sophisticated client base.
The work is varied and technically engaging, with opportunities to develop specialist expertise. This is a role offering genuine ownership and responsibility. You'll manage your own client portfolio, act as a key point of contact for senior stakeholders and oversee the delivery of complex tax compliance engagements.
Importantly, the team operates a modern, technology-enabled delivery model, allowing you to focus on technical quality, client relationships, effective project management and developing your colleagues.
For someone looking to build a long-term career within Corporate Tax, the combination of high-profile clients, specialist expertise and a growing national practice makes this a particularly attractive opportunity.
What will you be doing?
Working closely with Senior Managers, Directors, Partners and specialist tax colleagues across the UK, your responsibilities will include:
- Managing a portfolio of corporate clients, taking ownership of the delivery of their UK Corporation Tax compliance requirements.
- Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, developing strong relationships and ensuring a consistently high standard of service.
- Overseeing the preparation, review and submission of Corporation Tax computations and returns.
- Reviewing tax accounting schedules, identifying technical issues and ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Leading the initial scoping, planning and management of client engagements.
- Working closely with specialist Data Management teams to coordinate the efficient collection and analysis of client information.
- Managing deadlines, budgets and resources across multiple client assignments.
- Providing technical guidance, delegating work effectively and coaching junior colleagues.
- Collaborating with specialists across the wider UK Tax practice to resolve complex issues and deliver joined-up solutions.
- Developing your technical expertise in specialist areas such as Financial Services, Real Estate, Private Equity and Pillar Two.
You'll be encouraged to take increasing ownership of client relationships, contribute to the development of the team and build the leadership skills required for future progression.
What are we looking for?
We are interested in speaking with ambitious Corporate Tax professionals who can demonstrate:
- Strong UK Corporation Tax experience, whether it be gained within an practice, industry or financial services.
- CA, ACA, ACCA, CTA, ATT or an equivalent professional qualification, or substantial relevant experience.
- A sound understanding of accounting principles and the ability to interpret statutory accounts.
- Experience managing Corporate Tax compliance engagements and reviewing Corporation Tax computations and returns.
- The ability to manage a portfolio of clients, balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
- Strong technical and analytical skills, with the confidence to resolve complex tax issues.
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills, including experience working with senior client stakeholders.
- Experience supervising, delegating and coaching junior team members.
- A proactive, commercially aware approach and a genuine commitment to delivering high-quality client service.
Why consider this opportunity?
A growing, UK-wide tax practice
Join a highly regarded national team that continues to invest in its people, technology and specialist capabilities. You'll benefit from collaboration with experienced tax professionals across the UK and exposure to a broad and sophisticated client base.
Genuine client ownership and responsibility
This is an opportunity to move beyond purely technical delivery and take ownership of client relationships, complex engagements and the development of junior colleagues.
Develop a valuable specialism
Whether your interests lie in Financial Services, Real Estate, Private Equity, tax accounting or Pillar Two, you'll have opportunities to deepen your expertise in technically challenging and evolving areas of taxation.
Technology-enabled working
Benefit from a modern compliance delivery model, supported by specialist data teams and technology, helping you manage complex engagements efficiently while maintaining a strong focus on technical quality and client service.
Excellent career progression
The firm's continued investment in its UK Tax practice provides an attractive environment for ambitious Managers looking to develop their leadership, commercial and technical capabilities, with opportunities to progress towards Senior Manager and beyond.
Flexibility and an excellent reward package
- Competitive salary of up to £69,000, dependent on experience and location.
- Cash/Benefits Allowance in addition to base salary.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- Ongoing professional development and long-term career opportunities.
- You'll become part of a collaborative UK-wide team while remaining based in your preferred office location, with flexible working arrangements and limited travel.
Interested?
If you're an experienced Corporate Tax professional who enjoys managing client relationships, developing people and delivering technically challenging work, this could represent an excellent next step in your career. Whether you're already operating at Manager level or are an ambitious Assistant Manager ready for greater responsibility, we'd welcome the opportunity to discuss what this position could offer you.
Apply, or for further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Karen at karen@lusona.co.uk to arrange