Corporate Tax Assistant Manager in Edinburgh

Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Corporate Tax Assistant 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 Assistant 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 with relevant experience in this or a similar corporate tax role is preferred. A leader of your work and your professional learning with excellent communication skills 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, who now number over 900 across the UK. We work with individuals and businesses all over the country and our expertise covers almost every industry sector. We’re also an independent member firm of Moore Global Network Limited, a global accounting and advisory network of over 37,000 advisers across more than 114 countries.

Everything we do at Johnston Carmichael is underpinned by our four core values – Doing The Right Thing, Standing In Other People’s Shoes, Leading Our Future and Remaining Relevant. We’ve created a range of ways to support our people to make sure every voice is heard, including our People and Culture Forum, and we encourage each of our sharp minds to be leaders of their work and learning.

In the last 10 years we’ve raised more than £450,000 for charity and continuously evolved our commitment to sustainable business practices. We are Gold sponsors of the Kiltwalk and also partner with Netball Scotland and England Netball, creating an enduring impact on the ground in our communities.

Why Tax?

The role of a tax adviser is transforming; technology and legislation present opportunities for us to differentiate ourselves and provide an unsurpassed client service – with more efficiency, greater innovation and deeper insight. A career in tax at Johnston Carmichael is diverse and challenging, and you’ll be joining an award-winning tax practice, spanning an extensive range of corporate, personal and specialist tax services.

In 2019 we won the Tolley’s Taxation Award for Best Tax Practice in a Regional Firm, and 2024 saw the team take home another Tolley’s win - Best Private Client Tax Practice, praised by judges for how we put clients "at the heart" of all our work. We do more than crunch numbers - you’ll build close relationships with our clients, truly getting under the skin of their businesses and providing advice and guidance that offers real value.

And, with expertise across a range of industry sectors, there’s no shortage of variety in the work we do. We’re also an independent member firm of Moore Global Network Limited, a global accounting and advisory network of over 30,000 advisers across more than 110 countries, so you’ll have the opportunity to work with businesses all over the globe.

What you can expect

As well as working with a great team of colleagues and enjoying the balance of hybrid and flexible working, we offer a range of benefits to make your time at JC even more fulfilling. Different backgrounds and different opinions make for more interesting work and better outcomes. We welcome people from all backgrounds, regardless of your heritage, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual identity or gender identity. We also actively encourage applications from anyone who’s had an extended time away from paid employment.

Our team is made up of people who’ve taken varied routes through their careers. We’re here to give you the tools, support, and materials to develop your expertise so you can pursue your ambitions. Our JC Aspire learning programme helps everyone reach their personal goals, and we’ve also carefully created our own Leadership Development Programme, which is accredited by the University of Strathclyde Business School at Masters degree 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.