At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead tax governance projects and help clients manage tax risks effectively.
- Company: Join a top-tier professional services firm known for innovation and growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with access to global expertise and cutting-edge tools.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on high-profile clients while shaping the future of tax governance.
- Qualifications: Experience in tax governance and strong interpersonal skills required.
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 for 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
- 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 Yasmin Vart on 0161 237 3388 to discuss it in more detail. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Tax Manager, Governance & Risk Management in Manchester employer: Hays
Join one of the world's leading professional services firms, where you'll thrive in a collaborative culture that champions innovation and growth. As a Tax Manager in Governance & Risk Management, you'll enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and unparalleled opportunities for career progression while making a meaningful impact on high-profile clients across various sectors.
