At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead corporate tax clients, manage compliance work, and mentor junior colleagues.
- Company: Join a Big 4 Firm with a strong market presence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with clear progression pathways.
- Why this job: Take on a senior role with influence and growth in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: ACA/ACCA qualified or CTA with 6+ years of tax experience.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Senior Corporate Tax Manager Location Belfast City Centre | Hybrid & Flexible Working Salary Competitive Salary + Comprehensive Benefits Package + Director pathway️ Important Requirements ACA or ACCA qualified with 3+ years’ post-qualified experience, OR qualified Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA)Approximately 6+ years’ overall tax and/or accounting experience Strong corporate tax knowledge and experience managing client relationships and teams The Opportunity Abacus Careers is partnering with a Big 4 Firm to recruit an experienced Senior Tax Manager for its expanding Belfast tax team.
This is a senior appointment for an ambitious tax professional who wants to combine technical expertise, advisory work, people leadership and commercial responsibility.
You’ll work with a diverse portfolio ranging from owner-managed businesses to larger corporate groups, taking ownership of key client relationships and complex tax matters.
Alongside delivering high-quality corporate tax work, you’ll lead and develop colleagues, work closely with Partners and play an active role in business development and the continued growth of the tax practice.
For an experienced Tax Manager ready to take on greater responsibility, this role offers the opportunity to broaden your influence across clients, people and the wider business.
What You’ll Be Doing Lead and manage a varied portfolio of corporate tax clients, acting as a senior point of contact and trusted adviser.
Oversee the delivery and review of high-quality corporation tax compliance work across the portfolio.
Lead and contribute to advisory assignments covering restructures, transactions and tax planning projects.
Build senior-level client relationships, identifying challenges, opportunities and areas where the wider tax team can add value.
Lead, mentor and develop Tax Seniors, Assistant Managers and other junior colleagues, providing technical guidance and reviewing their work.
Work closely with Partners, supporting strategic projects, complex client matters and the continued development of the tax practice.
Play an active role in business development, helping identify opportunities with existing and prospective clients.
Maintain strong technical knowledge of evolving tax legislation and relevant market developments.
What We’re Looking For ACA or ACCA qualified with 3+ years’ post-qualified experience, OR qualified Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA).
Approximately 6+ years’ overall tax and/or accounting experience.
Strong technical corporate tax knowledge with experience across compliance and advisory work.
Proven ability to manage client relationships and lead, mentor and develop team members.
Confidence working directly with senior clients and supporting Partners on complex assignments.
A commercially minded, client-focused approach with the ability to contribute to business development opportunities.
Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
Ambition to continue developing your career within a growing tax practice.
What’s In It For You Join a Big 4 Firm with a strong presence in the professional services market.
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements from a Belfast city centre location.
Exposure to interesting advisory-led projects alongside high-quality corporate tax work.
Strong investment in learning and professional development.
Clear and structured progression opportunities.
A supportive, collaborative and inclusive working culture.
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
The opportunity to lead and develop others while building your own senior-level profile.
Why Apply This is an excellent opportunity to move beyond traditional portfolio management and take on a broader senior role encompassing technical tax, advisory work, client leadership, people development and business growth.
You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with Partners, influence the development of the team and build trusted relationships with a varied client base — all within a Big 4 environment offering structured career development and high-quality advisory exposure.
If you’re an experienced Corporate Tax Manager or Senior Manager looking for greater responsibility, visibility and influence, this could be an excellent next move.
Apply Now If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today through Abacus Careers.
Location Belfast, Northern Ireland Salary 55000 - 65000 Job Type Permanent Date Posted 07 August, 2026
Corporate Tax – Senior Manager Big 4 in Belfast employer: Abacus Consulting
Abacus Consulting is an excellent employer for those seeking a rewarding career in payroll administration. Located near Northampton, the company fosters a supportive team culture that prioritises employee growth and development, offering training and advancement opportunities within a professional environment. With a focus on precision and client relationships, employees can thrive while contributing to meaningful work in a dynamic payroll bureau.
