Corporate Tax Assistant Manager

About the role

The firm is a leading UK accountancy and business advisory practice seeking a Corporate Tax Assistant Manager to join its Birmingham tax team. This hybrid, full‑time position offers the chance to work with a varied portfolio of owner‑managed businesses, large corporates and international groups while developing leadership and client‑management capabilities.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of corporate tax clients, ensuring compliance deadlines are met and work is delivered to a high standard.
• Review corporation tax computations, tax returns and supporting schedules prepared by junior team members.
• Assist with corporate tax advisory projects, including restructuring, group reorganisations, international tax matters and tax planning.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact for day‑to‑day tax matters.
• Support senior staff on complex technical assignments and monitor workflow, budgets and client deadlines.
• Identify tax risks, planning opportunities and technical issues arising from client work.
• Coach and mentor Tax Seniors and Associates, providing guidance and technical support.
• Participate in business development initiatives and proposal preparation.

Required profile

• CTA qualified (or part‑qualified/qualified by experience) with ACA or ACCA also considered.
• Strong UK corporate tax experience gained within practice.
• Experience reviewing corporation tax returns and computations.
• Exposure to advisory work such as restructuring, group tax or international tax matters is advantageous.
• Excellent organisational and project‑management abilities.
• Confident communicator with strong relationship‑building skills.
• Ambitious and motivated to progress towards Manager level.

Required skills

• Corporation tax computations
• Tax return preparation
• Tax advisory

What we offer

• Competitive salary £50,000‑£60,000 per year plus performance‑related bonus.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Private medical insurance and enhanced pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Structured progression pathway to Corporate Tax Manager.
• Comprehensive technical and leadership training.