Clark Wood - Accountancy Practice & Tax Recruitment
Corporate Tax Manager Brighton | Up to £70,000 | Accountancy Practice
Due to continued growth, Clark Wood is recruiting a Corporate Tax Manager for a highly regarded firm of accountants based in Brighton.
This is a standout opportunity for an experienced corporate tax professional to step into a key advisory role, working closely with senior stakeholders and playing an active part in shaping and developing the firm’s tax offering. The role offers genuine progression for the right individual who enjoys complex work, client interaction, and adding real commercial value.
You will work alongside audit and accounts directors and managers, providing specialist tax input across the firm and building strong, long-term client relationships. The client base is broad and includes SME business owners, Finance Directors of UK and international groups, trustees, and high net worth individuals—offering varied, high-quality advisory work rather than routine compliance. Both full-time and part-time applications will be considered.
Key Responsibilities • Delivering high-quality corporate tax advisory services • Leading on transactions and complex tax projects • Advising on restructures, acquisitions, disposals, and share-related matters • Supporting wider audit and advisory teams with tax expertise • Developing client relationships and identifying opportunities to add value
You will have 5+ years’ experience advising on corporate tax matters, including: • Acquisitions and disposals, SPAs, and tax covenants • Mergers, demergers, and group reorganisations • Share buy-backs, purchase of own shares, and multiple completion contracts • Share-for-share exchanges and tax-advantaged share schemes (EMI) • EIS/SEIS and other venture capital schemes • R&D and Creative Industries tax reliefs (including video games tax relief) • Capital allowances, intangible assets, and profit extraction planning
About You • ACA, ACCA and/or CTA qualified • Commercially minded with strong technical ability • Confident communicator with excellent client-facing skills • Proactive, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple advisory projects • Strong IT skills and a collaborative approach
What’s on Offer • Salary up to £70,000, depending on experience • Clear and realistic progression opportunities • High-quality advisory work with a diverse client base • Supportive, collaborative culture • Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion • Strong focus on professional development and wellbeing
For more information on this role please contact Will Langdon at Clark Wood – /
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