Corporate Tax Manager in Glasgow

Corporate Tax Manager

Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Corporate Tax Manager to join our team. Preferred location is flexible across our Scottish and Newcastle offices.

Job Purpose

The role involves managing your own portfolio of clients and reviewing the work of Tax Seniors and Assistants, particularly in preparing tax provisions and returns for more complex clients. It also includes developing technical tax knowledge and strengthening management skills.

We have specialist positions available in the following sub-teams:

• Owner-Managed Businesses
• Transaction Taxes
• Large Corporates
• International

The Tax Manager will be responsible for (but not limited to):

• Preparation and supervision of corporate or personal tax computations in support of tax provisions, for submission to HMRC, together with the tax return.
• Planning compliance work and taking responsibility for managing the process through to submission of tax computations.
• Co-ordinating tax payments, loss relief, capital allowances, group relief and other claims.
• Reviewing more complicated tax returns and computations to ensure their accuracy.
• Provision of high-level technical and tax planning advice to clients, working as necessary with managers and partners.
• Maintaining an up-to-date technical knowledge of the corporation and financial reporting requirements.
• Monitoring the tax compliance position using tax administration software, keeping internal control records up to date and ensuring compliance with quality control procedures.
• Liaising with the client service team and with colleagues in the Audit and Accounting discipline to provide a coordinated service to the client.
• Involvement in tax advisory and planning work on client portfolio and other ad‑hoc projects as they arise.

About You

• A highly experienced Tax professional.
• Relevant experience in this or a similar corporate tax role is preferred.
• A leader of your work and your professional learning.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to positively impact and influence others.
• Qualified CA and/or CTA (or equivalent).

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK permanently and without any restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Why JC?

Johnston Carmichael helps to build success stories that change lives—whether it’s our clients, our communities, or most importantly, our people. We work with individuals and businesses across the country, covering almost every industry sector. Our independent membership in the Moore Global Network gives our teams global reach and local expertise.

What You Can Expect

Hybrid and flexible working, a collaborative team environment, a comprehensive benefits package and continuous learning opportunities. We have robust learning programmes and a leadership development track that can be accredited at Masters level.

We look forward to hearing from you

If you’re ready to write your success story with us, apply today.

At Johnston Carmichael we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. A copy of this policy will be made available on request. We also welcome applications from individuals who have had time away from paid employment.