Corporate Tax Manager in Chelmsford

Reference: 4832638Job ID: 5417275Posted: 2026-09-28Closing date: 2026-12-27Location: ChelmsfordSalary: Negotiable DOE (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full time / Flexible workingIndustry: Accountancy Firms / Public Practice AccountingCompany: HaysConsultant: Cara WhyteHays office: Norwich — Ground Floor, 1 Prince of Wales Road,Phone: 01603 760141Email: cara.whyte@hays.comAn established and highly respected independent accountancy and advisory firm is seeking a Corporate Tax Manager or Senior for their Chelmsford office. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional looking to move beyond compliance and develop their expertise across a broad range of advisory projects.With increasing demand for strategic tax advice and business succession planning, this is an exciting time to join a team that works closely with entrepreneurial clients, supporting them through some of the most important decisions in their business journey.The OpportunityWorking alongside experienced tax specialists, you will gain exposure to a variety of advisory assignments while maintaining a proportion of compliance work to strengthen your technical expertise.Key areas of responsibility include:Tax planning and structuring for owner-managed and growing businessesR&D tax relief claims and capital allowancesHMRC enquiries and tax risk managementCorporate reorganisations and transaction-related tax mattersShareholder and profit extraction planningCorporate tax compliance and portfolio managementThis role offers genuine scope for progression and the opportunity to develop into a trusted adviser for clients across a range of sectors.About YouTo be successful in this role, you will ideally have:ACA, ATT and CTA qualified status, or be close to completing your CTAExperience gained within a professional services or accountancy practice environmentStrong knowledge of corporation tax, capital allowances and business tax reliefsAn interest in broadening your experience into advisory-focused workExcellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical matters clearlyA proactive and commercially minded approach to problem-solvingThe ability to build strong relationships with both clients and colleaguesWhat's on OfferThe successful candidate will benefit from:Flexible and hybrid working arrangementsPrivate medical coverEnhanced parental leaveCompetitive pension schemeLife assuranceGym and wellbeing discountsGenerous holiday entitlement, including additional time off over the Christmas periodVolunteering days to support local community initiativesCycle to Work schemeClear progression opportunities within a supportive and collaborative environmentInterested?If you're looking to take the next step in your corporate tax career and gain greater exposure to advisory work within a highly regarded independent firm, apply now or contact Cara Whyte at Hays for a confidential discussion. #4832638 - Cara Whyte