Corporate Tax Manager

Corporate Tax Manager

Crowe UK Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Crowe is a leading national audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm with global reach and local expertise. We are an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the top 10 accounting networks in the world, with access to more than 40,000 people in over 140+ countries and across more than 800+ offices globally. Our vision is to be recognised as essential to the future success of our clients by helping them to answer tomorrow’s questions and make smart decisions that have lasting value through the highest quality audit, tax, advisory and consulting services. Crowe is where talented people can realise their potential, are successful and enjoy what they do by making a positive difference to our clients, communities and each other.

We embrace agile working with a flexible hybrid approach that promotes employee well‑being and work‑life balance.

Role

We have a vacancy for a Corporate Tax Manager to work in our Tax team. This is a permanent role with opportunities for progression. Whilst the preference is for full‑time, we would also welcome applicants for a four‑day week. The clients will be a mix of large or listed companies, multi‑national entities, family‑owned businesses and not‑for‑profit bodies. This role offers variety and interesting work for an Assistant Manager looking for a step up or a manager seeking a new exciting challenge with scope for progression.

You will work closely with the tax partner and directors, overseeing larger or more complex compliance work with a portfolio of existing clients, ranging from owner‑managed companies to quoted groups and delivering UK and cross‑border special and project‑based work. You will also be involved in business development initiatives and working with the team to generate new work.

Role Requirements

• CTA or equivalent qualification essential.
• Significant corporate tax and tax accounting experience on a range of advisory and compliance projects.
• A passion for client service.
• An interest in developing new work.

Your People Responsibilities

• Demonstrate personal commitment to work and team success, showing a positive attitude and eagerness to improve processes and situations when appropriate.
• Consistently treat colleagues with fairness and respect, helping to provide opportunities for everyone to contribute and succeed.
• Provide and be receptive to regular and constructive feedback that improves self and others while continually developing skills and knowledge.
• Influence, change and shape the direction of activities both internally and externally.
• Coach staff through sharing experience and knowledge appropriately.
• Provide on‑the‑job training for developing colleagues.
• Participate in service line, office and firm‑wide initiatives.

Your Direct Client Responsibilities

• Oversee corporation tax compliance work for the Manchester office.
• Handle large and complex compliance clients.
• Develop relationships with clients and contacts.
• Identify opportunities to take additional services to clients and contacts, including corporate taxes, VAT, personal taxes, payroll taxes, corporate finance support, etc.
• Act with integrity and always consider the firm’s best interests.
• Understand the different types of risk and apply the firm’s risk management policies.
• Consider and manage reputational, operational and credit risk in all interactions with clients.
• Show a sense of urgency and an understanding of how workload impacts the firm’s ability to serve clients.
• Apply a solution‑based approach to problem solving and identify areas for client business process improvement.
• Take primary responsibility for financial performance on client and project work.

Qualities we are looking for

• Ability to execute work efficiently, delivering excellent service and leveraging Crowe UK’s full breadth of capability.
• Act as a role model for team members and provide on‑the‑job coaching.
• Always adhere to the firm’s risk management policies.
• Deliver work to the highest quality.
• Solid understanding and application of UKGAAP accounting fundamentals and applications.
• Provide fast and intuitive analysis, correctly interpreting financial statements and source documents.
• Demonstrate effective risk management skills.

Why choose Crowe?

At Crowe we understand that culture and values are often the most important part of a new workplace. Whether you are working in statutory audit, corporate tax, marketing or HR, we place our people at the centre of everything we do. We promote a collaborative, inclusive and friendly culture, are passionate about supporting and developing our people as they build their careers, listen and adapt to changing needs, and invest in continuous learning and development. With competitive salaries, flexible benefits and a flexible approach to working, we create the best environment for our people to thrive.

Crowe is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in recruitment and employment. Entry and progression within the firm is determined solely by the application of objective criteria, personal performance and merit, supported by a clearly defined career pathway.