Are you an experienced Corporate Tax professional ready to take the next step in your career? Crowe Watson Recruitment, one of the UK’s most trusted specialist recruiters in accountancy practice, is proud to be working exclusively with a leading firm of Chartered Accountants based in Crawley, in their search for a talented Corporate Tax Senior Manager. This is an excellent opportunity offering flexible working arrangements, a company pension, and much more, making it an outstanding package for the right candidate.

This well-established and highly regarded practice has built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional corporate tax advice to a diverse and growing portfolio of clients spanning a range of sectors. As Corporate Tax Senior Manager, you will play a central role in managing and developing client relationships, providing technically robust and commercially minded tax advice, and supporting the wider tax team in delivering high quality work. You will also have a meaningful input into business development activity and will be well positioned to progress towards Director or Partner level in due course.

The firm is committed to investing in its people and fosters a collaborative, inclusive culture where professionals are genuinely supported to grow. Crawley offers excellent transport links, making this role highly accessible from across the surrounding area including the wider West Sussex and South London commuter belt. If you are looking for a role where your expertise and ambition will be recognised and rewarded, this is a genuinely exciting opportunity not to be missed.

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.

Please note that Crowe Watson is unable to assist with sponsorship; all applicants must have the right to work in the UK without restriction.

Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency. References to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of corporate tax clients, delivering high quality compliance and advisory work to agreed deadlines
• Providing technically strong corporate tax advice, including matters relating to group structures, R&D, and capital allowances
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the tax team, contributing to their development and the wider practice
• Playing an active role in business development, including identifying opportunities within the existing client base and supporting new client proposals
• Liaising with HMRC and other third parties on behalf of clients, managing complex queries and correspondence professionally

Requirements

• Must have previous experience working within a UK Practice environment
• ACA, ACCA, or CTA qualified (or equivalent), with significant corporate tax experience at a managerial level
• Proven ability to manage a varied client portfolio and deliver technically excellent compliance and advisory work
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to build and maintain client and colleague relationships at all levels
• Ambition to progress, with a desire to contribute to the growth and success of a forward-thinking practice