Corporate Tax Manager
| Posting date: | 01 April 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 April 2026 |
| Location: | Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 6FZ |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4784491_1774868459 |
Summary
Are you an experienced Corporate Tax professional ready to take the next step in your career? This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected and growing firm where you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality corporate tax services, managing complex client portfolios, and shaping the development of a talented team.
The organisation is open-minded on level and welcomes applications from established Corporate Tax Managers, as well as Senior Managers looking for a fresh challenge and strong Assistant Managers ready to step up. You'll be joining a business that values technical excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement. If you're motivated by responsibility, client impact and the chance to contribute to wider business growth, this role offers a strong platform for progression.
Your New Role
As Corporate Tax Manager, you will take ownership of a varied and high‑value portfolio, ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely and compliant tax work. You will:
- Lead the delivery of corporate tax compliance and advisory services
- Manage a portfolio of clients with complex needs, building strong and trusted relationships
- Review complex corporation tax returns, group submissions and final tax packs
- Provide technical guidance on complex tax matters and support advisory projects
- Oversee workflow planning, team allocation and quality control
- Support business development through proposals, fee quotes and client tenders
- Attend client meetings, including pre‑year‑end and completion meetings
- Identify opportunities for wider advisory work and contribute to regional marketing activity
- Champion new technologies and more efficient ways of working
What You'll Need to SucceedYou'll bring strong technical capability, commercial awareness and the confidence to lead both client work and people. You should have:
- Proven experience in corporate tax within practice
- Strong technical knowledge and the ability to research complex issues
- Experience managing a portfolio of clients and delivering high‑quality work
- The ability to mentor, develop and empower junior team members
- Confidence in decision‑making and managing challenging situations
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships
- A proactive approach to identifying opportunities and improving processes
Applications are welcomed from Managers, Senior Managers, and Assistant Managers ready to step into a managerial role.
What You'll Get in ReturnYou'll be joining a supportive and ambitious team where your contribution will be recognised. You can expect:
- A role with genuine responsibility and visibility across the business
- Opportunities to shape team development and influence departmental strategy
- Ongoing professional development and clear progression pathways
- A collaborative culture that values new ideas and continuous improvement
- Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package
What You Need to Do Now
If you're ready to take the next step in your corporate tax career and want to join a firm where you can make a real impact, we'd welcome a confidential conversation
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