Corporate Tax Assistant Manager

HW Fisher is a leading UK chartered accountancy practice and a proud member of the Sumer Group, the UK’s fastest-growing network supporting SMEs. Our Corporate Tax team plays a pivotal role across the practice, working closely with colleagues in audit, accounts and advisory to deliver practical, commercially focused tax solutions. The team advises a broad and varied client base, with a strong focus on owner-managed businesses, larger corporates and complex transactions.

We are seeking a qualified Corporate Tax professional to join our growing team. This is a hands-on role offering responsibility for your own client portfolio, exposure to interesting advisory work and the opportunity to play an active role in developing junior team members.

The Role – Making an Impact

• Taking responsibility for a portfolio of corporate tax clients and proactively delivering high-quality compliance work
• Reviewing corporation tax computations and returns and managing HMRC enquiries
• Reviewing deferred tax calculations, tax reconciliations and tax disclosures for inclusion in statutory accounts
• Maintaining quarterly payments schedules and issuing client reminders
• Responding to client and internal queries relating to tax computations and legislation
• Supporting tax advisory work as it arises, including:

• Preparation of EMI option documentation
• EIS advance assurance applications
• Assisting with tax due diligence projects

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• You’ll be a motivated and detail-oriented tax professional with a genuine interest in corporate tax and a desire to continue developing your expertise.
• Ideally ACA or CTA qualified, with experience in corporate tax
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational and time management ability
• A proactive, self-motivated approach and enthusiasm for tax
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• The ability to read, interpret and apply relevant tax legislation
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Experience using Alphatax would be advantageous.

Job Benefits

• Group Life Cover
• 25 days holiday on commencement
• Buying and Selling Holiday Scheme
• Hybrid working policy – at least 2 days in the office a week, with a core hours system in place
• PHI (Permanent Health Insurance)
• Contributory Private Health Scheme
• Non-Contributory Health Cash Plan
• Season Ticket Loan (after qualifying period)
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Discounted Tastecard
• Perkbox Membership
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle voucher scheme

At Sumer, we know everyone’s journey is different. That’s why we’re committed to fairness, removing barriers, and giving people the support they need to do their best work. Our values represent what matters most to us and guide how we work every day: We Shine Together, We Do the Right Thing, We Make It Count. We know diverse teams make us stronger. That’s why we’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated.