Few locations in the UK combine professional opportunity with quality of life quite like Cheltenham, and this Corporate Tax Manager role with a leading firm of Chartered Accountants is a genuine standout for any ambitious tax professional looking to make their mark. Crowe Watson Recruitment is thrilled to be supporting this highly regarded firm in their search for the right individual, and this is an opportunity that comes with flexible working arrangements, a company pension, and much more. With a strong client base, a collaborative culture, and a genuine commitment to the development of its people, this is the kind of role that can truly shape the next chapter of your career.

Crowe Watson Recruitment is a specialist accountancy practice recruiter with a proven track record of connecting talented professionals with exceptional firms across the UK. In this Corporate Tax Manager position, you will take ownership of a varied and stimulating portfolio of corporate clients, delivering high-quality compliance and advisory services across a broad range of sectors. You will work closely with partners and senior colleagues, playing a key role in developing junior members of the team, building lasting client relationships, and contributing to the continued growth of a thriving tax department.

The successful candidate will be a technically accomplished tax professional with strong corporate tax experience and the commercial acumen to add real value to clients and the wider team. Ideally CTA or ACA qualified, you will be comfortable managing complex assignments independently and have the communication skills to convey technical matters clearly and confidently to a diverse client base.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of corporate clients, overseeing tax compliance and advisory engagements from start to finish
• Provide technically sound and commercially focused tax advice across a range of sectors and business structures
• Support, mentor, and develop junior team members, contributing to a positive and high-performing department culture
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser and primary point of contact
• Collaborate with partners and senior leadership on business development initiatives and strategic tax planning projects

Requirements

• CTA, ACA, or equivalent qualification, with strong post-qualified experience in corporate tax
• Must have previous experience working within a UK Practice environment
• Proven ability to manage a client portfolio and deliver high-quality compliance and advisory work to deadline
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively at all levels
• A proactive and commercially minded approach, with the drive to contribute to the growth of the firm