Corporate Tax Manager

Company Description At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations. Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary. Job Description Job Description What will you be doing? We're seeking a talented individual to join our Corporate tax team in Tunbridge Wells, which is responsible for tax compliance and advisory services for a wide range of business clients. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients and managing more junior members of staff as necessary. You will also provide assistance to Directors/Partners in both client work and in the management of the group and you will actively be involved in and look to seek out working on special assignments and advisory projects where appropriate. As Corporate Tax Manager, your responsibilities will include among others Manage portfolio of businesses including OMBs, SMEs and larger corporates Undertake corporate tax provisioning, compliance, and advisory work for your portfolio Ability to get involved in variety of business tax work (e.g. ad-hoc advisory, international tax matters, R&D tax credits, awareness of VAT and employment tax aspects) Opportunity to assist with transactional and due diligence work Give exceptional client service and be responsible for maintaining regular contact with client team Liaison with Partners, demonstrating strong management skills Appraisals/monitor staff performance On the job training for junior staff on a one-to-one basis Ensuring S&W procedures are followed taking account of institute and HMRC guidance, where relevant Ensuring department KPIs are met around billing and recovery targets Reading; internal meetings; internal and external seminars and courses Acute awareness of what other parts of the firm can do, to encourage cross-referrals Qualifications Qualifications and Experience: Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CA) and/or tax advisor (CTA) Significant corporate tax experience gained within the profession and or industry Technically capable tax adviser who is able to assist in complex client work Demonstrable experience of managing people and clients Appetite to develop business development skills to assist with the growth of the business Key Competencies: Client focus - ability to deliver consistently excellent client service Commercial awareness - delivers value to client and team profitability Teamwork - organises and supports others Good communicator - both written and oral Problem solving - positive attitude to solving problems and delivering outcomes Enthusiastic and keen business developer Additional Information As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include Competitive salary Private medical insurance Life assurance Pension contribution Hybrid working model (role dependent) Generous holiday package Option to purchase additional holiday Shared parental leave Fully funded training towards professional qualifications Cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan Eye care support We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.

Office Location: Tunbridge Wells