Business Tax Manager

Your new company

You'll be joining a well‑established and forward‑thinking accountancy and advisory firm known for supporting entrepreneurial businesses, owner‑managed companies and growing groups across a wide range of sectors. The firm is committed to delivering high‑quality compliance and advisory services while fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive working environment.With a strong focus on professional development, the firm offers clear career progression, access to specialist expertise, and the flexibility needed to help you thrive. Their culture values curiosity, initiative and teamwork, and encourages people to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues alike.

Your new role

As a Business Tax Manager, you will play a key role within the Business and Corporate Tax team, managing a diverse portfolio of clients and delivering a blend of compliance work and advisory projects. You will support entrepreneurial and owner‑managed businesses throughout their lifecycle, advising on commercial decisions, tax planning opportunities and structural considerations.
Your responsibilities will include:

* Managing a portfolio of business tax clients, overseeing the compliance cycle, building trusted relationships and identifying opportunities to add value
* Delivering advisory work including succession planning, remuneration planning, capital allowances and lifecycle tax planning
* Supporting clients with equity incentivisation schemes (e.g., EMI)
* Advising on areas affecting business owners such as Business Asset Disposal Relief and Business Property Relief
* Assisting with restructurings, international expansion and IP‑related planning
* Leading and supporting business development activities, proposals and networking
* Identifying tax planning, risk mitigation and cross‑service opportunities
* Training, mentoring and developing junior colleagues within the team
* Ensuring full compliance with technical, ethical and risk management standards

You'll collaborate closely with colleagues across multiple offices and service lines, ensuring clients receive an efficient, proactive and high‑quality service.

What you'll need to succeed

* ACA / ACCA / CTA (or equivalent), with at least one year of post‑qualified experience
* Experience working with corporate and entrepreneurial clients at Assistant Manager or Manager level
* Strong corporate tax technical knowledge
* Good understanding of tax matters affecting OMBs and their shareholders
* Working knowledge of UK accounting standards and financial information

What you'll get in return

You'll be joining a firm that places people at the centre of its culture and is committed to helping you grow professionally and personally. In return, you will benefit from:

* A competitive salary and benefits package
* Flexible working arrangements and support for work-life balance
* A clearly defined career pathway with genuine progression opportunities
* Access to technical specialists across multiple offices and service lines
* Continuous learning and development tailored to your career goals
* A collaborative, friendly and inclusive working environment
* Opportunities to work on varied and interesting projects with ambitious clients

The firm is committed to equal opportunities, valuing diversity and ensuring that every individual can thrive regardless of background. Progression is based solely on merit, performance and personal contribution.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this Business Tax Manager role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Justin Hopkins on 0161 237 3388 to discuss it in more detail.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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