Corporate Tax Manager

This is a well-constructed and genuinely attractive Corporate Tax Manager opportunity with a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Bristol, where the tax practice is growing, the client base is technically varied, and the culture is one that actively supports and rewards the ambitions of the people within it, with flexible working, a company pension, and much more on offer. Crowe Watson Recruitment has a strong presence across the South West accountancy market and a genuine understanding of the corporate tax landscape in Bristol and the wider region. The team is known for the quality of the advice it gives to candidates at every stage of their career, and for taking the time to properly assess whether an opportunity is the right one before making any introduction. For any corporate tax professional considering a move in Bristol, a conversation with Crowe Watson is a very sensible place to start. Bristol’s commercial market is broad, diverse, and increasingly sophisticated, and this firm’s corporate client base reflects that well, offering a range of sectors and business sizes that keeps the work genuinely engaging and technically stimulating. As Corporate Tax Manager, you will take ownership of a varied portfolio, delivering compliance and advisory services to a consistently high standard whilst working closely with partners on more complex matters and playing an active role in developing the junior members of the team. The firm has a clear and supported route to senior manager level, a collaborative and inclusive team culture, and the kind of well-regarded local reputation that makes it an attractive long-term home for any ambitious corporate tax professional. You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we’d love to hear from you. Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency. References to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience. Please note that Crowe Watson Recruitment is unable to assist with sponsorship applications; all candidates must have the right to work in the UK without restriction. Key Responsibilities • Managing a portfolio of corporate clients across compliance and advisory services • Advising on corporation tax, group structures, reorganisations, and tax planning matters • Reviewing corporate tax returns and computations prepared by junior staff • Developing and maintaining strong, trusted client relationships • Mentoring and supporting the development of junior members of the tax team • Contributing to business development activity and proposals Requirements • CTA and/or ACA/ACCA qualified with a strong corporate tax background gained within practice • At least five years' experience working within a UK Practice environment • Proven experience managing a portfolio of corporate clients across compliance and advisory work • Strong technical knowledge of UK corporation tax legislation and current developments • Excellent communication and client-facing skills with the ability to convey complex matters clearly • Commercially minded and proactive, with a genuine appetite to contribute to the growth of the firm