Sutton, United Kingdom | Posted on 12/11/2026
Location: Sutton, with hybrid working
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time
Sector: Accountancy (General Practice)
TPF Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly regarded accountancy practice with the recruitment of a Tax Manager to join its growing Corporate Tax team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Corporate Tax professional to take on a senior position within a successful and forward thinking tax department. You will manage a varied portfolio of corporate clients, ranging from owner managed businesses to larger corporate groups, overseeing complex compliance work while also getting involved in a broad range of advisory projects and bespoke tax planning.
You will also play an important role in developing the team, strengthening client relationships and supporting the continued growth of the wider tax service line.
About the Role
As Corporate Tax Manager, you will take responsibility for a substantial portfolio of corporate clients, overseeing compliance processes, identifying tax planning opportunities and providing strategic support to clients and colleagues.
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing a large portfolio of corporate entities, ranging from owner managed businesses to larger groups.
Overseeing the corporate tax compliance cycle, including preparation, review, client communication and submission of returns to HMRC.
Leading annual filing processes across a range of corporate tax compliance matters.
Completing and reviewing complex corporate tax compliance work to a high standard.
Identifying tax planning opportunities and proactively discussing these with clients.
Supporting ad hoc advisory projects, including scoping assignments, preparing fee quotes and contributing to bespoke tax planning reports.
Leading client meetings and acting as a trusted adviser to businesses and their owners.
Managing, mentoring and developing junior members of the tax team.
Supporting internal technical training and sharing knowledge across the wider team.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across different offices and service lines.
Monitoring portfolio performance, including WIP, billing and debtors.
Identifying opportunities to develop existing client relationships, generate new business and grow fee income.
Requirements
To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have:
CTA qualification, although this is preferred rather than essential.
Strong technical knowledge of corporate tax compliance and advisory work.
Proven experience managing a varied corporate tax portfolio.
Experience dealing with a range of corporate entities, from owner managed businesses to larger groups.
The ability to identify tax planning opportunities and progress these independently with clients.
Experience reviewing complex tax work and providing constructive feedback.
Previous experience mentoring, managing or developing junior team members.
Excellent organisational and communication skills.
The confidence to build strong relationships with clients, colleagues and external professional contacts.
A commercial mindset, with an interest in business development and growing client relationships.
25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
Death in service cover.
Professional membership support.
Paycare scheme, offering money back towards dental, optical and professional therapy costs.
Agile and hybrid working.
Dress for your Diary policy.
Access to technical and professional development through platforms including Tolley's, Mercia, Croner-i and LinkedIn Learning.
The opportunity to join a growing and ambitious firm with an established presence across London and the South East.
If you are an experienced Corporate Tax professional looking for a senior role offering a combination of complex compliance, advisory work, team leadership and business development, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Corporate Tax Manager in Sutton employer: TPF Recruitment Ltd
TPF Recruitment offers an exceptional working environment for an Accounts Semi-Senior in Haywards Heath, where you can thrive in a supportive team dedicated to your professional growth. With competitive salaries, hybrid working options, and a commitment to ongoing development, employees enjoy a balanced work-life culture alongside generous benefits like enhanced family leave and corporate discounts. This role not only provides diverse client exposure but also fosters mentorship opportunities, making it an ideal place for those eager to advance their careers in accountancy.
