Corporate Tax Senior/Assistant Manager
| Posting date: | 12 November 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 December 2025 |
| Location: | Exeter, Devon, EX4 3PQ |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 4 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4743860_1762965005 |
Summary
Your new company
As one of the largest independent accountancy and business advisory firms in the South West, this organisation offers excellent opportunities for career development within a supportive and collaborative culture. With multiple offices across the region, the firm combines the scale to work on complex projects with the flexibility and friendliness of a local team. Recognised nationally for its focus on wellbeing and professional growth, it has consistently ranked among the UK's Best Workplaces and earned certification as a Great Place to Work. The firm also benefits from being part of a global network, providing access to international expertise and resources while maintaining its independent identity.
Your new role
- Support senior colleagues with corporate tax compliance and advisory work, including capital allowances, R&D claims, due diligence, and restructuring projects.
- Assist in developing junior staff through mentoring and day-to-day guidance.
- Conduct tax technical research and handle related administrative tasks.
- Contribute to marketing and business development initiatives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, HMRC, and other professional advisers.
- Collaborate with audit teams on annual tax assignments.
What you'll need to succeed
- Minimum 2 years' experience in corporate tax compliance
- ATT/CTA or ACA/CTA qualified (or part-qualified with intent to study CTA)
- Strong, up-to-date technical knowledge and understanding of tax/audit compliance standards
- Commercially aware with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Highly organised, able to manage deadlines and work independently or in a team
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build client relationships professionally and discreetly
- Experience with Alphatax is desirable
What you'll get in return
- Pension scheme and life assurance (up to 4x salary)
- Income protection and health cash plan
- Option to buy extra holiday days
- Counselling, family support, and virtual GP access
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Discounts on shopping and gyms
- Gifts for milestones and one volunteering day annually
- Emergency financial support via charitable foundation
What you need to do now
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