Corporate Tax Manager

PKF Littlejohn is one of the leading challenger firms in the UK with offices in London, Leeds and Manchester. We are also an active member of PKF Global, an international network of legally independent accounting firms that gives us an on the ground presence in 150 countries around the world with access to more than 20,000 people across 440 offices globally. We provide a full range of audit, accountancy, tax and advisory services, and are experts at simplifying complexity.

The division provides VAT, Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing, Personal Tax, Global Mobility and Employment Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients and prides itself on the quality of service, high degree of professionalism and personal approach that is offered to each and every client.

The role requires an ambitious, confident individual, with excellent knowledge of corporate tax to join the growing Corporate Tax Team. The successful candidate will support Senior Managers, Directors and Partners in delivering high-quality tax compliance and ad-hoc advisory services to clients, while also assisting in the development and supervision of more junior team members.

The Corporate Tax team works with a broad range of clients across multiple sectors. Under the supervision of more senior team members, the Level 1 Manager will be responsible for:

• Liaison with audit and accounting teams in respect of work delivery timetable
• Management of deadlines in respect of client allocation
• Ensuring timely delivery of signed accounts to the iXBRL team
• Scheduling and coordination of resources to assist with the delivery of work
• Reviewing tax provisions, tax accounting schedules and final tax computations prepared by junior members of the team
• Supporting the delivery of advisory projects across a range of corporate and business tax matters
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring excellent client service
• Proactively managing WIP and billing for their client portfolio
• Ensuring firm policies and procedures are followed across client allocations
• Assisting in management of trainee team members to deliver work
• Assisting with some administrative requirements and internal projects to support efficient team operations
• Reviewing and signing off tax computations where permission has been granted

The post-holder will be jointly responsible for managing more junior staff and may have the opportunity to manage some direct reports following successful completion of probation. PKF Littlejohn LLP believes strongly in encouraging the personal development of each member of staff and the Firm supports and provides internal and external training courses as well as professional updates on technical and non-technical subjects.

Career progression at PKF Littlejohn LLP is meritocratic. As the Corporate Tax team continues to grow, there will be ample opportunity for advancement. Progress and promotion opportunities will be reviewed during the annual appraisal process.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in corporate tax gained in practice
• A strong technical understanding of corporation tax principles
• Ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly and confidently to non-specialists
• Up-to-date technical knowledge covering a broad range of SME and large-corporate tax matters
• Good commercial awareness, with an understanding of how tax considerations influence wider business decisions
• Experience managing a small client portfolio profitably
• Ability to support the delivery of tax advisory work and prepare high quality written reports
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise work efficiently, particularly during busy periods

Qualifications: ACA/CA/CTA or equivalent