Corporate Tax Manager - Guildford with ref. DE-18545

Job Title: Corporate Tax Manager

📍 Location: Guildford, Surrey (Hybrid working available)
📅 Type: Full-Time | Permanent
💼 Department: Tax
💰 Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits + Bonus Scheme

About Us

We are a top-tier accountancy and advisory firm with a national reputation for excellence in client service, innovation, and integrity. Our Guildford office is a key part of our growing Southern regional network, and we are now seeking a Corporate Tax Manager to join our high-performing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious tax professional to work with a broad portfolio of clients—from fast-growing owner-managed businesses and mid-market groups to UK subsidiaries of global corporations.

Key Responsibilities

As a Corporate Tax Manager, you will play a crucial role in delivering proactive tax advice and compliance services to our clients. Your role will include:

Tax Advisory: Provide high-level corporate tax advice on a range of projects including group structuring, R&D, international expansion, M&A, and share schemes.
Client Relationship Management: Act as the primary contact for a portfolio of corporate clients, developing trusted advisor relationships.
Compliance Oversight: Review corporation tax returns and computations prepared by junior team members. Ensure timely filing and adherence to technical standards.
Team Leadership: Support the development and training of junior staff, providing coaching and technical guidance.
Business Development: Assist Partners and Directors in identifying new opportunities and contributing to proposals and pitches.
Risk Management: Maintain a thorough understanding of risk and quality requirements and ensure compliance.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is technically strong, commercially aware, and a natural communicator. You will need:

Qualifications & Experience

ACA/ACCA and/or CTA qualified (or equivalent)
Proven experience in a corporate tax-focused role within practice or industry
Demonstrable knowledge of UK corporation tax and exposure to advisory work
Experience managing client relationships and leading teams

Skills & Attributes

Strong technical and analytical skills
Confident, proactive communicator
Client-focused mindset with a drive for excellence
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Keen interest in developing others and fostering team spirit

What We Offer

Flexible/Hybrid Working – Designed to support your work-life balance
Clear Progression Path – Transparent career development and promotion criteria
Comprehensive Benefits – Including private medical insurance, pension, life assurance, and wellness perks
Continuous Learning – Access to structured training, CPD, and in-house tax technical updates
Supportive Culture – Work with highly experienced tax professionals in a collaborative environment

For further information on this role please contact David Elliot at Clark Wood – david@clark-wood.co.uk / DD: +44 (0) 117 329 1058 | Mobile: +44 (0) 7358 908463

This role is ideal for candidates with relevant experience in a UK accountancy practice. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

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