Corporate Tax Senior Manager in Hertford

NXTGEN are delighted to be working with a highly regarded and ambitious accountancy practice that is continuing to invest heavily in its tax offering. This is a key strategic hire, offering the opportunity to take ownership of complex client work, lead a high performing team, and play a central role in driving the future direction and growth of the tax function. If you’re an experienced Corporate Tax Senior Manager looking for more influence, higher quality work, and a genuine platform to shape a growing tax function, this is a role that should be firmly on your radar.

This Corporate Tax Senior Manager role offers a compelling blend of technical challenge, leadership responsibility, and strategic input. You will work closely with Partners and senior stakeholders, delivering high level advisory and compliance services while influencing how the team evolves, grows, and delivers value to its clients.

What’s in it for you:

• Real ownership of a high value and diverse corporate tax portfolio
• Opportunity to shape and influence the direction of a growing tax team
• Exposure to complex advisory work including restructures, reorganisations, and strategic tax planning
• Clear and realistic progression pathway towards Director level
• A collaborative, forward thinking environment with strong leadership support
• The ability to work closely with Partners on growth strategy and key decisions
• Competitive salary and benefits package with regular reviews
• Ongoing professional development and support

The role:

• Managing a portfolio of corporate tax clients, delivering a mix of compliance and high level advisory services
• Leading complex tax engagements, including group restructures, reorganisations, international considerations, and strategic planning projects
• Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, building strong, long term relationships and understanding their commercial objectives
• Reviewing complex corporation tax returns and ensuring the highest quality across all client deliverables
• Leading client meetings, confidently presenting technical advice in a clear, commercial manner
• Taking ownership of workflow planning, resource allocation, and ensuring delivery against deadlines and budgets
• Monitoring work in progress, managing recoverability, and supporting fee discussions where required
• Identifying scope changes and opportunities for additional services, contributing to revenue growth
• Driving business development activity, including supporting proposals, attending meetings, and building an external network
• Managing, mentoring, and developing team members, creating a high performing and collaborative team culture
• Providing technical guidance and supporting the wider team in developing their knowledge
• Working closely with other service lines to deliver a joined up and seamless client service

What we are looking for:

• ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent qualified, or qualified by experience with significant corporate tax experience gained within a UK accountancy practice
• Strong technical expertise across corporate tax compliance and advisory work and proven experience managing a client portfolio and leading complex assignments
• A confident communicator with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders
• Demonstrable leadership experience, with a passion for developing and mentoring others
• Commercial awareness and an interest in contributing to business growth, strategy
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

This is a standout opportunity for a Corporate Tax Senior Manager who is looking to step into a more strategic, visible role within a growing and ambitious firm. If you are keen to take ownership, influence direction, and play a key part in shaping a successful tax function, this role offers the platform to do exactly that.